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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…
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…
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….
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…
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, 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 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…
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…
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, 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…
