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It is New Year’s Eve today, December 31, 2023. Have you still not picked a sparkling BC wine to celebrate? In case you have not, I have two sparkling wines from Blue Mountain Vineyard and Cellars. One is their Gold Label Brut and the other is their Brut Rosé wine. Both wines are listed as Recently Disgorged 2019. Let me…
These are probably my last two BC red wines for me to taste in 2023. The wines come from the Church & State Wines. I have their Church & State Wines Cabernet Franc 2019 and Syrah 2019. While the winery started on Vancouver Island, they do make wines from Okanagan-sourced grapes as well. The Cabernet Franc comes from the terraces…
The Gérard Bertrand winery, nestled in the heart of the Languedoc region in southern France, boasts a rich history steeped in tradition and innovation. Established by Gérard Bertrand, a former rugby star, the winery has consistently pushed the boundaries of winemaking excellence. His first vintage was in 1975, following his father and grandfather Paule Bertrand. One notable aspect of Gérard’s commitment…
Sherry, a fortified wine with a rich and storied history, traces its origins back to the sun-drenched vineyards of the Jerez region in southern Spain. Dating back to the 9th century, this distinctive wine has endured centuries of transformation and refinement. Sherry gained international acclaim in the 18th century when British merchants developed a taste for its unique flavours. After…
Musical notes We are used to seeing European wine labels with names of places, or other identification, other than the name of the grape varieties in the bottle. In North America and BC, we tend to have the name of the winery and the grape variety or varieties on the label. But today, I have two BC wines that have…
I’ve been eagerly anticipating opening this bottle of BC’s TIME Family of Wines Chronos Syrah 2020 and had the chance to open it today to review. The quality starts with the cork, which is one long solid piece. All Chronos wines that I have tasted in the past have been top quality. Let me tell you about this wine. My…
I have two bigger red BC wines for you to consider for your holiday festivities: Hester Creek Estate Winery Cabernet Sauvignon 2021 and their Merlot 2022. Let me tell you about them. Did you notice the difference in the labels? The Cabernet Sauvignon label has extra info about the wine. This wine is from their Storied Series, so each label…
Delving into the terms on German wine labels is a key endeavour for anyone eager to explore the diverse and nuanced world of German wines. German wine labels are replete with terms that provide invaluable insights into the origin, grape variety, and style of the wine. Familiarity with designations such as Qualitätswein, Prädikatswein, Trocken, and Auslese is paramount for making…
It was a pleasure to meet Mr. Denis Guthmuller, winemaker and President of the Syndicat des Vignerons des Cotes du Rhone, in Vancouver at the Rhone Valley Vineyards Wine Maker Tour. I spoke with Mr. Guthmuller about the current harvest in the Rhone Valley for his winery. Watch the video and see what you can expect from Cotes du Rhone…
This year I had many terrific wines to taste and review. Wines that I rate as 5 star I deem as needing nothing to add or subtract. They are perfect as-is. I had one wine that reached that status this year so instead of making a separate article for that wine, I am including it in this article. My 4.5-5…
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