What do Bordeaux, Burgundy, and the Okanagan have in common? Dylan and Pénélope Roche of Roche Wines. This married couple met while pursuing their winemaking careers and during their world travels worked in Bordeaux and Burgundy. They then moved to…
What do beer and orcas have in common? The Pacific Salmon Foundation. Salmon are a food source for our resident orcas. From now into early summer Vancouver Island Brewing is partnering with the Pacific Salmon Foundation to offer a special…
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…
May 7, 2021 is International Sauvignon Blanc Day, started in 2010 by St. Supéry Estate Vineyards & Winery in Napa, but has been embraced fully by New Zealand, which has a very distinct style of Sauvignon Blanc. The Marlborough region…
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…
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…