Frescobaldi dinner

Frescobaldi: A Tuscan Dynasty Dinner at VanWineFest 2024

 mywinepal  March 2, 2024  0 Comments on Frescobaldi: A Tuscan Dynasty Dinner at VanWineFest 2024

My first winery dinner for VanWineFest 2024 was the Tuscan winery, Marchesi Frescobaldi.  This winery has extensive vineyard holdings across Tuscany and into Montalcino.  The Frescobaldi family has been making wine dating back 700 years and spanning over 30 generations. Today the Frescobaldi family owns 11 estates in Italy including 10 in Tuscany and distribute their wines in over 65…

Karl MyWinePal at the VanWineFest 2024 kickoff

Welcome to VanWineFest 2024 Media Kickoff

 mywinepal  February 27, 2024  0 Comments on Welcome to VanWineFest 2024 Media Kickoff

Yesterday, Feb 26, 2024, was the official kickoff for the 45th annual Vancouver International Wine Festival (VanWineFest).  It was a small event with various media and a sampling of the wines that we can expect from the theme country, Italy.  I had a chance to catch up with some of my wine media friends to discuss the events we were…

Louis Latour Chateau Corton Grancey Grand Cru 2017

How Much Do You Know About Burgundy? Take The Quiz.

 mywinepal  February 25, 2024  2 Comments on How Much Do You Know About Burgundy? Take The Quiz.

Burgundy is one of the most famous and prestigious wine regions in France, producing some of the world’s finest reds from Pinot Noir and whites from Chardonnay. Burgundy’s diverse terroir, characterized by limestone, clay, and marl soils, imparts distinctive mineral qualities and nuances to the wines, reflecting the specific vineyard sites known as climats.  Burgundy’s winemakers, steeped in centuries-old tradition…

VanWineFest 2024 Tasting Room Program cover

A Few Suggestions When You Attend VanWineFest 2024 International Tasting Room

 mywinepal  February 24, 2024  0 Comments on A Few Suggestions When You Attend VanWineFest 2024 International Tasting Room

The Vancouver International Wine Festival started today with the Bacchanalia Gala and Auction, but it really gets going starting Monday with dinners.  Throughout the week there are dinners, seminars, and the International Festival Tasting Room (IFTR).  Attending the IFTR is probably a highlight for many people as you have 147 wineries, each pouring around 5 wines, so you have the…

Sparkling Jansz Tasmania Premium Rosé, NV

Try Tasmanian Sparkling Wine: Jansz Tasmania Premium Rosé, NVPR SAMPLE 

 mywinepal  February 23, 2024  0 Comments on Try Tasmanian Sparkling Wine: Jansz Tasmania Premium Rosé, NVPR SAMPLE 

Sparkling wine is made in both the northern and southern hemispheres, but the ones made in the southern hemisphere may be a bit more special. The grapes for sparkling wines are harvested around Valentine’s Day, so maybe there is more love in those wines? I have a bottle of sparkling Jansz Tasmania Premium Rosé to taste for you made with…

Da Silva Vineyards and Winery Hidden Hollow Vineyard Vinhedo Series Chenin Blanc 2023 and Vinhedo Series Chardonnay 2022

Da Silva Vineyards and Winery Chardonnay and Chenin Blanc at VanWineFest 2024PR SAMPLE 

 mywinepal  February 19, 2024  0 Comments on Da Silva Vineyards and Winery Chardonnay and Chenin Blanc at VanWineFest 2024PR SAMPLE 

The Da Silva family hail from Portugal where their family grew grapes from the 1700’s.  The family immigrated to BC’s Naramata Bench in 1955 and purchased their first farm four years later.  Close to 70 years later, their family pays homage to craft wines that reflect the terroir of their nine vineyards.  I received two red wines and two white…

Meyer Family Vineyards Old Main Road Vineyard Micro Cuvee Chardonnay 2022

Quality: Meyer Family Vineyards Old Main Road Vineyard Micro Cuvee Chardonnay 2022PR SAMPLE 

 mywinepal  February 17, 2024  0 Comments on Quality: Meyer Family Vineyards Old Main Road Vineyard Micro Cuvee Chardonnay 2022PR SAMPLE 

I have a top-quality BC Chardonnay for you today made by Meyer Family Vineyards; their Old Main Road Vineyard Micro Cuvee Chardonnay 2022.  The winery noted, “The 2022 vintage was a classic Okanagan growing season with a typical Spring budburst in early May and beautiful weather into June…The weather was perfect for ripening with warm days and cool nights providing…

Villa Sandi Asolo Prosecco Superiore DOCG Brut NV

Enjoy Prosecco Wines at VanWineFest 2024

 mywinepal  February 15, 2024  0 Comments on Enjoy Prosecco Wines at VanWineFest 2024

There will be several wineries from the Veneto region that produce Prosecco wines attending VanWineFest 2024.  Prosecco has been a growing segment of sparkling wine and wine in general. But what do you know about Prosecco?  I have some background information for you, followed by a list of wineries from the Venteo region producing Prosecco that you can visit at the…

Township 7 Vineyards & Winery Benchmark Series Remuda Vineyard Pinot Noir 2022 and Blue Terrace Vineyard NBO 2020

Township 7 Benchmark Series NBO 2020 and Pinot Noir 2022 ReleasedPR SAMPLE 

 mywinepal  February 13, 2024  0 Comments on Township 7 Benchmark Series NBO 2020 and Pinot Noir 2022 ReleasedPR SAMPLE 

The releases of BC red wines are starting to come out.  I received these two red wines from Township 7 Vineyards & Winery.  Both wines are from their Benchmark Series.  One is a Cabernet Sauvignon – Merlot blend, their Benchmark Series Blue Terrace Vineyard NBO 2020 and the other is their single varietal Benchmark Series Remuda Vineyard Pinot Noir 2022….

Ciabot Berton Barolo

Barolo Wines at VanWineFest 2024

 mywinepal  February 12, 2024

There will be several wineries from the Piedmont region that produce Barolo wines attending VanWineFest 2024.  What do you know about this style of wine?  I have some background information for you, followed by a list of wineries from the Piedmont region that you can visit at the International Festival Tasting Room.  Cin cin. About Barolo Wines Barolo wine, often…