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Maison Joseph Drouhin from Burgundy makes several different expressions of Chardonnay. I received four bottles of their various Chardonnay wines, and in this article I will review two for you. According to the winery, their Macon-Villages 2022 comes from a large region in the south end of Burgundy, close to Pouilly-Fuissé, which has clay and chalk soils. The size of…
Founded in 1880 by Joseph Drouhin in Beaune, France, Maison Joseph Drouhin has grown from a local négociant into a premier Burgundian estate. Known for pioneering organic and biodynamic viticulture since the 1980s, the family-run house manages extensive vineyards across the Côte de Beaune, Côte de Nuits, and Chablis. But beside Burgundy, Joseph Drouhin is also known for pioneering the…
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…
In my last article on the IVSA trade tasting of wine, beer, and spirits, I concentrated on sparkling wines, but at the end of the tasting, I did take some time to taste a few red wines, and I was pleasantly surprised by all of them, so I am listing them here for you. My Red Wine Picks Ceci Antico…
Part three of the Viticultural Bridges panel discussion, was to taste through primarily Riesling and Pinot Noir wines from BC and Alsace, along with a few Pinot Gris wines. Riesling and Pinot Noir are well-known to present their terroir through a wine’s aromas and flavours. Some Background About Both Regions Alsace The region covers 15,500 hectares of vines along 120…
I don’t usually post press releases on MyWinePal.com; most get posted to my Facebook page. This press release is an exception as it covers Demeter, the biodynamic certification body for the world. While we may think of it specifically in the management of vineyards and wine production, it also covers agriculture with a broader brush. Here is the press release…
Today I paired my second dish from Sous Chef by Cardinal™ with a red and a white wine. The dish was Szechuan Braised Beef with seasoned long grained rice. The white wine was the Township 7 Vineyards & Winery Interlude Pinot Gris 2024, which I tasted with the Chicken Tikka Masala. I thought that this wine with its fruit flavour…
Most of you are probably familiar with tasting BC wines made from Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Chardonnay, or Pinot Gris grapes. But, there are other lesser-known grape varieties grown in BC that also make enjoyable wines. I have two wines for you coming from cool-climate Vancouver Island. The first wine is from Beaufort Vineyard & Estate Winery using the Petit Milo…
Gambero Rosso is an Italian food and wine magazine and publishing group founded in 1986. Last year a selection of people from Gambero Rosso reviewed 2,647 Italian wineries and a total of 25,231 wines, rating them from 1 to 3 glasses according to the quality of the wines. Through a series of blind tastings, 498 wines were awarded their top…
Don’t forget that April is BC Wine Month. In case you have not purchased any BC wine yet, here are some compelling reasons why British Columbians should consider buying BC wines: 1. Economic Impact: The BC wine industry contributes $3.75 billion annually to British Columbia’s economy. By purchasing local wines, consumers directly support local businesses, jobs, and economic growth. 2….
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