Category: VQA

Our generally sunny, warmer than usual weather is holding out in BC, so I opened up two more bottles of white wines to enjoy (Well it was sunny when I opened this wine.  The clouds have now let loose, but you can still have sunny thoughts).  I have BC’s Meyer Family Vineyards Chardonnay 2022 and McLean Creek Road Vineyard Gewurztraminer…

Ontario’s Stratus Vineyards is a 55-acre farm, set in the Niagara Lakeshore appellation of Niagara-on-the-Lake, and is planted to 16 grape varieties.  All the grapes are grown sustainably. Their winery is the first in the world to be fully Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) – certified, which embodies their commitment to sustainability. The winery uses geothermal heating and…

Not everyone likes turkey for their Thanksgiving meal or other holiday meal.  In case you are one of those people, I offer grilled striploin steak paired with BC’s Blasted Church Vineyards Merlot 2021.  Let me tell you about the wine first and then the food and wine holiday pairing. My Wine Tasting Notes Blasted Church Vineyards Merlot 2021 (BC $34)…

Southbrook Vineyards in the Niagara-on-the-Lake region of Ontario undertakes biodynamic and organic vineyard agriculture, plus is LEED Gold Certified for their energy and environmental design in green buildings.  Southbrook is Canada’s first certified Organic and Biodynamic Winery.  They have everything from native meadows and a Monarch butterfly waystation to using lighter wine bottles to lower their carbon footprint.  I looked…

BC’s Mayhem Wines‘ wines are a treat for me.  Not causing Mayhem but pleasure and enjoyment.  I have two bottles of enjoyment to share with you; Mayhem Wines Naramata Bench Riesling 2022 and Okanagan Valley Cabernet Merlot 2021.  2022 was cooler to start but a long growing season producing quality fruit.  2021 was challenging with major forest fires followed by…

This weekend is Canadian Thanksgiving.  I looked back at the past few months this year to see what current BC and Ontario wines might be a good match for a roast turkey or ham dinner.  Below are wines from both provinces that I think would be good pairings. BC Wines High Note Estate Winery Soubrette Pinot Grigio 2022 – this…

At Creekside Estate Winery, in Jordan, Ontario, are self-described cork dorks who love what they do and have fun doing it. Their first vintage was in 1997. They do cover many Bordeaux grape varieties, but Sauvignon Blanc and Syrah are their signature wines.  They also make a popular Sauvignon Blanc / Semillon blend (a white Bordeaux blend).  Sauvignon Blanc is planted…

Sparkling wine is a pleasure, whether you are happy or sad, the sun is shining or rain is washing away summer’s leaves.  I had the pleasure of opening a bottle of Township 7 seven stars Aurora 2019 sparkling wine, for ClubSEVEN Members only.  This sparkling wine is a Blanc de Noir, made from 100% Pinot Noir fruit from Stoneridge Vineyard,…

Today I decided to pull two bottles that I received from two different wineries.  Not because they were the same grape variety or style, but because I enjoy the wines from these wineries and I was interested to taste these two wines.  Sauvignon Blanc is a refreshing white wine with bright acidity.  Rosé wines as well can also be, but…

I have two wines from Carter Wine Company in the Okanagan to review for you.  The first is their Rosé Nest 2019, a blend.  I will check on the grape varieties used, but I am guessing red and white grapes were in the mix.  The other wine I have to review is their Ehrenfelser Riesling 2020.  In case you have…