It is fun when you have a chance to try two vintages of the same wine. In this case, I tasted the Upper Bench Estate Winery Estate Grown Merlot 2017 and their Merlot 2018. Both coming from the Naramata Bench. …
It was about 18 months ago since I, and other wine trade people, were able to get together and taste BC wines. We all arrived wearing masks. Some of us with different haircuts, glasses, etc., so you may have to…
I have a refreshing red wine for you from Mayhem Wines in the Okanagan. Their Merlot Cabernet Franc 2018 is 84% Merlot and 16% Cabernet Franc. My Wine Tasting Notes Mayhem Wines Merlot Cabernet Franc 2018 (BC $21.74) Appearance: Clear, medium…
I’ve really enjoyed tasting Nostalgia Wines made by Gina Fernandes Harfman. I still had one bottle left from the flight that was sent to me. It is their Nostalgia Wines Family Collection Meritage 2018, a blend dominated by Merlot and…
My last wine notes were on Moon Curser Vineyards Arneis and Viognier, which are sold out at the winery. It made me a little sad that you could not try these wines, so I’ve opened their Syrah 2019 and Malbec…
Moon Curser Vineyards is a boutique, family-owned winery on the East Bench of Osoyoos. The Moon Curser name pays tribute to the gold smuggling history of Osoyoos (Is there gold still to be found?). During the gold rush, it was…
I can’t believe that it has been 10 years since Okanagan Crush Pad started. It seems less than that, but am happy that they have persisted and prospered. To honour their 10 year anniversary they are going to do something…
If you have not yet enjoyed lunch or dinner at Provence Marinaside in Yaletown, maybe this wine and food pairing menu will entice you. Tomatoes are now ripening on the coast, and are already ripe in the interior. Provence Marinaside…
According to Greek mythology, the Three Muses were the Greek goddesses of poetic inspiration, the adored deities of song, dance, and memory, on whose mercy the creativity, wisdom and insight of all artists and thinkers depended (greekmythology.com). The three Pinot…
It certainly is hot this summer in BC. Lots of forest fires, which I hope will get under control by our firefighters, plus some upcoming rain. Our firefighters deserve cheers from each of us. Check out the BC Wildfire Service…