Category: vegan

New Zealand has fresh, vibrant wines as we make in BC.  It is fun to taste wines from around the world, possibly giving you insights into new grape varieties or styles of winemaking.  You may also have an interest in organic or vegan wines.  New Zealand has these to offer.  In BC we do have a selection of wines from…

Have you noticed on some bottles there is text saying that this bottle of wine is Vegan Friendly, or possibly a logo indicating that a bottle of wine is Vegan Certified?  I have noticed that more people are asking for vegan-friendly wines.  What exactly is a vegan-friendly wine? Grapes are fruits so by default are vegan.  The natural fermentation process…

Do you have a coterie? A small group of people with shared interests or tastes, especially one that is exclusive of other people? I think you probably have a small group of friends that you enjoy drinking wine with. I do. They are my coterie. Today I sampled the Wildeberg Coterie Cabernet Franc & Malbec 2018 wine from the Franschhoek…

Here are two delicious vegan wines.  I recently tasted the Winemaker’s CUT latest Bohemian Blanc 2019 and Bohemian Rouge 2019 wines.  I’ve tasted many Winemaker’s CUT wines and always have to compliment them on their winemaking skills.  These two wines would be great for the holiday season.  I can see them working well with various dishes.  I did try them…

Grange of Prince Edward Chardonnay Sur Lie 2019 (Sold Out at Winery) The other day, I opened up a bottle I’ve had since earlier this summer – Grange of Prince Edward Chardonnay Sur Lie 2019.  So what’s Sur Lie mean? “Sur Lie” means that the wine has been kept in contact with the dead yeast cells and is not racked…

Did you know that Winemaker’s CUT makes sparkling wine? It is made using the Charmat (Prosecco) method, and uses 95% Sauvignon Blanc and 5% Muscat Canelli grapes. The wine is called Fidelia, and it does have a meaning. Fidelia is one of the main characters of Puccini Opera Edgar. Fidelia is faithful and loyal, and filled with compassion and empathy. …

Let me tell you about two refreshing wines from Winemaker’s CUT in the south Okanagan.  I am tasting their Winemaker’s CUT Sauvignon Blanc and Rosé 2020, which will make you want to hold on to summer for a few more days.  Both wines are naturally vegan.  The Sauvignon Blanc has a touch of Slovakian oak while the Rose is 100%…

Have you heard of the Oxford Landing winery in Australia?  I did review their Pinot Grigio and Syrah earlier this summer. The winery posed this question and answer about themselves: What do you get when you combine a Mediterranean climate, plenty of sunshine, fertile red soil, the longest single river in Australia, and 300 hectares of vines surrounded by natural…

Today I have another lesser-known AOC in the southern Rhone Valley – AOC Ventoux.  You may be very familiar with one of the wineries from AOC Ventoux, Château Pesquié.  Their wine labels in solid blocks of colour should be very familiar to you when you check on the shelves in the BC Liquor Stores and elsewhere across Canada.  I have…

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 2019, which are available, and are delicious! Get out your BBQ!  The sweet fruit flavours should go very well with…