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Are you a Bordeaux wine lover? Do you know the difference between the Left and Right bank? Can you list all the permitted red grape varieties in Bordeaux? Do you know the two white grape varieties that make white Bordeaux? Bordeaux wines are some of the most coveted wines in the world. Other “New World” regions make Bordeaux blends, but…
Let’s welcome National Cheese Day happening on June 4, a celebration of one of the most beloved and diverse food items around the world. On this special day, cheese enthusiasts come together to honour the rich history and flavours of this delectable dairy product. Dating back thousands of years, cheese-making techniques have evolved and given rise to countless varieties, each…
I was fortunate to be invited to taste two vintages of Seña wines from Chile paired with dishes at Black + Blue restaurant in downtown Vancouver. The wine luncheon and tasting was led by Mr. Michel Couttolenc, Fine Wines Director for Viñedo Chadwick and Seña. Seña is a joint venture winery started in 1995 between Napa Valley’s Robert Mondavi and Chile’s…
We all question what we are doing in life, with jobs, family, etc. This also happens with winemakers and their wines as well. We have the result of questioning this new wine, a red Bordeaux blend, Q&A 2020 from Michal Mosny from Winemaker’s CUT together with wine radio host Terry David Mulligan and actor Jason Priestley. I had many questions…
If you enjoy drinking Bordeaux wines, the 2019 Bordeaux release at BC Liquor Stores happens on Saturday, November 19, 2022. Below is the press release I received from BC Liquor Stores. Sorry for all the frames showing in the press release. It is how the press release was formatted. ~~~~ BCLIQUOR’s highly anticipated 2019 Bordeaux Release is happening on Saturday, November 19th in select…
In 2021 we stayed at home mostly, with little travel, usually local, due to COVID. I’ve read that sales of wine, beer and spirits had increased in 2021. I wondered a bit more about the wines we were drinking across Canada. For example, was Chardonnay the top white wine in BC or Nova Scotia? Was Ontario the top consumer of…
Wanderlust. We must all have it after staying in our homes for the past two years due to COVID. Maybe venturing out to a nearby city or town within a day’s driving distance, but not getting on an airplane and going where your heart desires. I love wine, and I enjoy going to wine regions around the world, meeting winemakers…
A whole year has passed since my 2020 Wine Quiz, which was related to wines, wineries, and winemakers I was able to interact with and write about on mywinepal.com. Here is my 2nd Annual 2021 Wine Quiz. There are 10 questions gleaned from my articles this year. I hope you enjoy it!
What do Bordeaux, Burgundy, and the Okanagan have in common? Dylan and Pénélope Roche of Roche Wines. This married couple met while pursuing their winemaking careers and during their world travels worked in Bordeaux and Burgundy. They then moved to the Naramata Bench where they started Roche Wines. One item of interest is that Dylan spent 5 years in Burgundy…
This was a crazy year due to COVID, which limited my usual number of wine tastings, but when I checked through the wines, I realized that of the wines I did taste, many almost made my 5-star category. These wines I rated as 4.5-5 stars. They are fantastic to drink now and would be OK to cellar for a short…
Video Guide Uncorks the Story of British Columbia Wines. Buy Now.
