Why not enjoy a bit of Mayhem this summer? Adding some fun into your life, especially during COVID, can lift your spirits, but do it safely. One safe way to have some fun is to enjoy a glass of BC…
Mayhem Wines’ Pinot Blanc and Pinot Gris 2019
Category: VQA
Quick Review: Summerhill Organic Syrah 2019
This is a very timely article about the Summerhill Pyramid Winery Organic Syrah 2019 that I am tasting because it is being released to the public this week. If you are a vegan, this wine is vegan-friendly. This wine is…
Seaside Pearl Pinot Noir and Chardonnay 2018 – How Tasting Notes Change With Time
A wine’s aromas and flavours will change over time from the initial tasting by the winemaker at bottling till the time you open it. If it is within a year, any change will likely not be noticeable. Around three years…
Stoneboat Vineyards Pinotage 2007 – Can a BC Red Wine Age 14 Years?
Can BC wines age well? That is a question that has been asked for a while. A few years ago at a VQA Trade Seminar, I was able to taste a sample of aged, 10 years +, wines. The wines…
Two New Pinot Gris from Roche Wines – What’s the Difference?
I have two organically farmed Pinot Gris from Roche Wines, both coming from their Kozier Organic Vineyard located north of their winery on the Naramata Bench. Their 2018 Tradition Pinot Gris comes under cork with a heavier glass bottle, while…
Seaside Pearl The Connaught Syrahs from the Okanagan and Similkameen Valleys
I do enjoy scientific experiments, especially if it is related to wine. This day I had a chance to experience both. I received two Syrahs from the 2018 vintage made by Seaside Pearl Farmgate Winery, with one from the Similkameen…
Two Aromatic White Wines from Seaside Pearl Farmgate Winery
I received several wines from Seaside Pearl Farmgate Winery that is located in the Fraser Valley at Mount Lehman. The tasting room is built to resemble a chapel, which looks very inviting to visit. It is only a one hour…
Oliver Twist Estate Winery Is Now Nostalgia Wines Inc.
A name change for one of our BC wineries was announced today. Oliver Twist Estate Winery is now Nostalgia Wines Inc, with spiffy new labels. Here is their press release. ~~~ [Oliver, BC] Oliver Twist Estate Winery is now Nostalgia…
Two Spring Release White Wines from Spearhead Winery to Enjoy
We are well into Spring, spot prawn season is almost here, halibut season is here, and fresh white BC wines are being released for us to enjoy with them. A case in point is Spearhead Winery‘s Pinot Gris and Riesling…
Tasting BC Wine in the Winemaker’s CUT Virtual Tasting Room
“Necessity is the mother of invention” is a well-known proverb. Over the last year, COVID has forced us to be inventive in some ways in the ways that we live our lives. This too is true for BC wineries. There…