Author: mywinepal

Drink Good Wine. That is my motto and I really want to help you drink good wine. What is good wine? That can be a different thing for each people. Food also loves wine so I also cover food and wine pairings, restaurant reviews, and world travel. Enjoy life with me. MyWinePal was started by Karl Kliparchuk, WSET. I spent many years with the South World Wine Society as the President and then cellar master. I love to travel around the world, visiting wine regions and sharing my passion for food & wine with you. Come live vicariously through me, and enjoy all my recommended wines.
Chateau de Beaucastel Chateauneuf du Pape 2010

What do You Know About Châteauneuf-du-Pape Wines? Take the Quiz.

 mywinepal  November 4, 2023  0 Comments on What do You Know About Châteauneuf-du-Pape Wines? Take the Quiz.

Châteauneuf-du-Pape, situated in the southern Rhône Valley of France, is a renowned wine region celebrated for its exceptional wine production. This historic appellation is located in the department of Vaucluse, where the terroir is characterized by its distinctive rocky soils and a Mediterranean climate that basks in the warm, sun-drenched days. Châteauneuf-du-Pape wines are highly esteemed and have gained worldwide…

Yalumba GEN Viognier 2022 and GEN Shiraz 2022

Yalumba’s GEN Organic Shiraz and Viognier 2022PR SAMPLE 

 mywinepal  November 3, 2023  0 Comments on Yalumba’s GEN Organic Shiraz and Viognier 2022PR SAMPLE 

I have been watching and tasting Yalumba‘s organic tier of wines for a few years.  This year, I noticed “GEN” on the label. From the 2022 vintage, all Yalumba GEN wines will be Sustainable Winegrowing Australia (SWA) certified. Yalumba GEN is 100% certified organic (by Australian Certified Organic) meaning they use no chemical fertilizers, pesticides or herbicides in their vineyard…

Meyer Family Vineyards Pinot Noir 2022

Quick Review: Meyer Family Vineyards Pinot Noir 2022PR SAMPLE 

 mywinepal  November 1, 2023  0 Comments on Quick Review: Meyer Family Vineyards Pinot Noir 2022PR SAMPLE 

This is the third Pinot Noir in a row that I am recently reviewing for you; working my way to fuller-bodied reds.  This Pinot Noir comes from the Okanagan Valley, from a variety of vineyards.  It is the Meyer Family Vineyards Pinot Noir 2022.  It comes under a screwcap and is ready to drink.  Let me tell you about it….

Cigar Box Old Vine Pinot Noir 2022

Quick Review: Chile’s Cigar Box Old Vine Pinot Noir 2022PR SAMPLE 

 mywinepal  October 31, 2023  0 Comments on Quick Review: Chile’s Cigar Box Old Vine Pinot Noir 2022PR SAMPLE 

This is a new wine to me.  I am usually quite familiar with the wines of Chile.  Cigar Box Pinot Noir comes from the cooler Casablanca Valley, made by the Sur Andino winery.  The Casablanca Valley is located 75 km northwest of Santiago, Chile and is approximately at 33 degrees south latitude, which if it was in the northern hemisphere…

Grandi Marchi wine tasting seminar

Italy’s Grandi Marchi Visits Vancouver 2023

 mywinepal  October 30, 2023  0 Comments on Italy’s Grandi Marchi Visits Vancouver 2023

The Grandi Marchi, is a collaboration of eighteen winemaking families across Italy to promote the culture and commercialization of Italian high-quality wine on world markets.  All the wineries are family-owned, have been in operation for at least 25 years (some for centuries), own their estate vineyards, are innovators, and much more.  We had nine of the eighteen families visiting in Vancouver to…

Tignanello label

Iconic Wines – Tignanello Quiz

 mywinepal  October 28, 2023  0 Comments on Iconic Wines – Tignanello Quiz

Tignanello, the renowned Italian wine, has achieved iconic status and widespread adoration. Tignanello’s unique aging process in French oak barrels imparts a distinctive character, characterized by rich, velvety tannins and a luscious, full-bodied texture. Its ability to beautifully marry tradition with innovation, by introducing non-indigenous grape varieties in a region steeped in tradition, has made Tignanello a trailblazer in Italian…

Solvero Wines Pinot Noir 2020

Quick Review: BC’s Solvero Wines Pinot Noir 2020PR SAMPLE 

 mywinepal  October 26, 2023  0 Comments on Quick Review: BC’s Solvero Wines Pinot Noir 2020PR SAMPLE 

Solvero Wines is one of the newest wineries in British Columbia. It is located at Garnet Valley in Summerland.  Andrea and Bob Sartor are the proprietors of the winery with their son, Matt Sartor, who took the Viticulture program at Okanagan College. The owners’ commitment is to minimal intervention and transparency in all aspects of wine production.  Matt selected and planted 7 clones of…

Township 7 Provenance Series Pinot Gris and 7 Blanc 2022

Quick Review: Township 7 Provenance Series Pinot Gris and 7 Blanc 2022PR SAMPLE 

 mywinepal  October 24, 2023  0 Comments on Quick Review: Township 7 Provenance Series Pinot Gris and 7 Blanc 2022PR SAMPLE 

Here are my last two white aromatic BC wines for a while.  The clouds and rain have convinced me that the upcoming wines that I will taste should be red.  The two white wines I have for you are the Township 7 Provenance Series 7 Blanc 2022 and Provenance Series Pinot Gris 2022.  Both wines have grapes coming from the…

Karl MyWinePal with Vasse Felix's winemaker Virginia Willcock

Australia’s Vasse Felix Winemaker Visits VancouverPR SAMPLE 

 mywinepal  October 23, 2023  0 Comments on Australia’s Vasse Felix Winemaker Visits VancouverPR SAMPLE 

Margaret River in Southwestern Australia is a geologically historic land that produces Chardonnay wines which have been compared to Burgundy in quality. I was fortunate to have a tasting in Vancouver with Vasse Felix‘s winemaker Virginia Willcock.  Vasse Felix has been making wine in the Margaret River area since 1967, since the winery’s established by Dr. Thomas Brendan Cullity.  Cabernet…

Penfolds Grange

Iconic Wines – Penfolds Grange Quiz

 mywinepal  October 21, 2023  0 Comments on Iconic Wines – Penfolds Grange Quiz

Penfolds Grange, often referred to simply as “Grange,” is an iconic Australian wine that has earned its esteemed reputation through a rich and storied history. The roots of Grange can be traced back to the early 1950s, and are a blend of red grapes (I’m not going to tell you which ones, as that is a quiz question). The result…