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Have you heard of one of our newest BC wineries, Domaine Artema Winery?   The winery is located on Black Sage Road in Oliver, just down the road from Burrowing Owl. They opened their doors to the public earlier this year.  This winery notes that it specializes in Chardonnay and Gamay Noir wines.  Gamay Noir is the grape grown primarily in…

Here are two more white wines for you to enjoy, hoping to banish away the upcoming winter season.  Both wineries are from BC, but one of these wines use WA state fruit.  In 2024 we have a very bad cold winter snap that killed the majority of interior BC grape vines.  Fort Berens Estate Winery suffered vine loss, so for…

Crikey, I have two Cabernet Sauvignon wines from Australia to review for you today.  These wines come from two different regions of Australia.  Clare Valley is the cooler region above the Barossa Valley in south-central Australia, and Margaret River on the west coast of Australia.  Are there any differences or similarities between these two wine regions and the red wines…

Have you ever poured a glass of Chardonnay or Pinot Noir and caught a whiff of something that reminded you of a freshly struck match, flint, or gun smoke? This aroma, often described as “matchstick,” “reductive,” or “struck flint,” has become a hallmark of many high-quality wines from regions like Burgundy, New Zealand, and even British Columbia. While some may…

Well, the really bad, rainy weather is not yet here, so I decided to taste a white and a rosé wine.  Red wines will come soon enough.  Today I have the Gold Hill Winery Cabernet Franc Rosé 2022 and the Township 7 Vineyards & Winery Interlude Sauvignon Blanc 2024, with the latter being made in BC, but using WA state…

The Italian Trade Commission had their 19th Annual Italian Wine Tasting in Vancouver.  There was the opportunity to meet the principals of 40 distinguished Italian wine estates.  I tasted mainly white and sparkling wines at this tasting and at the very end tried a few Italian red wines.  What I like about Italian wines is that many of the grapes are…

When you have been tasting wine for several years, you likely will taste the same wine from a winery, but from a different vintage.  One such wine for me is the Pewsey Vale Vineyard Estate Riesling from the Eden Valley in Australia.  I typically taste this wine shortly after it is released, so it should be fresh and young.  As…

Earlier this summer, I had a chance to visit Fort Berens Estate Winery in Lillooet, BC.  I have admired their wines since they started, and I’ve been letting wine lovers know that they are producing excellent wines in Lillooet.  There are two wines that I did not have a chance to try on my visit.  Luckily, co-owner, Heleen Pannekoek, gave…

Here are my last two wines from Osoyoos’ Adega on 45th Estate Winery for you; A 2024 Rosé and a 2020 Malbec.  The Rosé is made from Merlot and Cabernet Franc grapes.  Let me tell you about them. My Wine Tasting Notes Adega on 45th Estate Winery Rosé 2024 (BC $24.99.  A wine club exclusive.) Winemaker’s notes, a blend of…

Keeping up with “Elbows Up”, I have two Australian white wines you may want to consider enjoying for the upcoming holiday season.  The wines are under screwcap, making for easy opening.  Both wines are listed as being certified sustainable winegrowing and are vegan-friendly.  Oxford Landing  Oxford Landing takes sustainability seriously.  They are certified by Sustainable Winegrowing Australia (SWA).  They ensure…