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Old World vs New World wines

Canadian Wine Trends 2024: Old vs New World Wine Regions

 mywinepal  January 14, 2025  0 Comments on Canadian Wine Trends 2024: Old vs New World Wine Regions

This is my third article reviewing Canadian Wine Trends that happened over 2024.  In this article, I will review our interest in Old World (e.g. Europe) vs New World (e.g. North and South America) wines.  Did we get more interested in European wines? I used Google Trends to produce graphs for our interest in Old World and New World wine areas, showing…

Wiley Ranch Vineyard (Image courtesy ASV Wines)

Taste ASV Wines from California at VanWineFest 2025

 mywinepal  January 7, 2025  0 Comments on Taste ASV Wines from California at VanWineFest 2025

ASV Wines is a new California winery to me, but it has been around for several years.  Let’s welcome ASV Wines and taste their wines at VanWineFest 2025.  ASV Wines is certified or affiliated with the California Sustainable Vineyard & Winery Association (CSWA), California Certified Organic Farmers (CCOF), International Featured Standard (IFS), California Association of Wine Grape Growers (CAWG) and…

Enjoy the Range of 689 Cellars Wines at VanWineFest 2025

 mywinepal  January 2, 2025  0 Comments on Enjoy the Range of 689 Cellars Wines at VanWineFest 2025

California’s 689 Cellars offers a variety of wines for different classes of wine drinkers, from casual to serious. Here is some background information from the winery and the wines they will be pouring at VanWineFest 2025. About 689 Cellars Curtis McBride is the owner and founder of 689 Cellars and Premier Wine Group. Curtis founded Premier Wine Group over 20…

Turkey dinner with a glass of McWatters Collection Chardonnay 2020 wine

Last Minute Wine Suggestions for Your Christmas or Holiday MealPR SAMPLE 

 mywinepal  December 23, 2024  0 Comments on Last Minute Wine Suggestions for Your Christmas or Holiday MealPR SAMPLE 

The holidays are a time when many of us get together with family or friends to enjoy a meal together; hopefully with a glass of wine.  Here are a few last-minute suggestions of wines you can pair with traditional dishes for the holidays.  Enjoy. Wine Pairings for Roast Turkey – Chardonnay: A lightly oaked Chardonnay complements the rich flavours of…

The Prisoner Red Blend with custom designed gift box

Quick Review: The Prisoner Red Blend 2021PR SAMPLE 

 mywinepal  November 30, 2024

The Prisoner Wine Company is leading the resurgence of California red blends.  They acquire grapes from more than 100 vineyards throughout California’s premier grape-growing regions of various varietals to create their blends.  The Prisoner Red Blend 2021 which I received was inspired by the wines first made by the Italian immigrants who originally settled in Napa Valley. It was released…

Ironstone's Vineyards

Toast Ironstone Vineyards from California at VanWineFest 2025

 mywinepal  November 26, 2024

Here is a toast to Ironstone Vineyards from California. Below is some information from the winery in their own words and the wines they will pour at the VanWineFest 2025.  Enjoy! About Ironstone Vineyards Ironstone is nestled in the charming gold rush town of Murphys in California’s Sierra Foothills. For decades, the Kautz Family has been devoted to sustainably growing…

VanWineFest 2024 International Festival tasting room

VanWineFest 2025 Advance Tickets and Passes on Sale Now

 mywinepal  November 14, 2024

VANCOUVER, BC (November 13, 2024) — Advance tickets are now on sale for the Vancouver International Wine Festival. Buy early and save up to $30 off your tasting experience. International Festival Tasting (IFT) tickets are $10 off for a limited time. Enhance your experience in the Delta Air Lines Tasting Lounge and save $15. If you can’t decide which IFT to pick, go to all four and can save $25 on the new IFT…

Jerry Lohr (Image courtesy jlohr.com)

Welcome J. Lohr Vineyards & Wines at VanWineFest 2025

 mywinepal  November 6, 2024

Let’s welcome J. Lohr Vineyards & Wines to the Vancouver International Wine Festival 2025 and enjoy their wines from the Paso Robles region of California. Here is some background to the winery and a list of the wines they will be pouring at the International Festival Tasting Room.  Enjoy. About J. Lohr Vineyards & Wines J. Lohr Vineyards & Wines,…

Forest fires near vineyards

Understanding Smoke Taint in Wine

 mywinepal  August 28, 2024

Smoke taint is a significant concern for winemakers, especially in regions prone to wildfires, like British Columbia and California. This phenomenon occurs when grape vines are exposed to smoke, leading to undesirable flavours in the resulting wine. As climate change increases the frequency and intensity of wildfires, understanding and mitigating smoke taint has become crucial for the wine industry. What…

California Cult Classics Cabernet Sauvignon Clone 2 2018

California Cult Classics Cabernet Sauvignon Clone 2 2018 From VancouverPR SAMPLE 

 mywinepal  July 24, 2024

Would you like to belong to an exclusive club able to enjoy top-quality wines with grapes sourced from Napa Valley wines and fermented and aged in Vancouver?  Meet California Cult Classics. According to their website, “California Cult Classics is Canada’s first and only private member’s winery, operating in North Vancouver for the last 16 years. International wine critics have declared…