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Wine maker from Blue Grouse pouring Charme de l'ile wine

A Few BC Wine Gems at Swirl BC 2024

 mywinepal  October 9, 2024  0 Comments on A Few BC Wine Gems at Swirl BC 2024

The Fall release of BC VQA wines was in late September.  Due to skytrain issues getting to the venue, I did not have as much time to taste the new wine releases, so I concentrated on white wines.  There were also red wines, but not enough time to taste.  There are a few sparkling wines on this list, which you…

Pierre Sparr Cremant d Alsace Brut Reserve

Crémant Wine: A Sparkling Alternative to Champagne

 mywinepal  August 6, 2024

Crémant is a category of sparkling wines in France made using the same traditional method as Champagne but produced outside the Champagne region. This delightful bubbly offers a high-quality, often more affordable alternative to its famous counterpart while showcasing the unique characteristics of various French wine regions. Like Champagne, Crémant can also be white or rosé in colour. What is…

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

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…

Champagne Bollinger at Provence Marinaside

Ring In the New Year with Budget-Friendly Celebration at Provence Marinaside

 mywinepal  December 11, 2023

If you are still thinking about what to do for a New Year’s celebration, Provence Marinaside in Yaletown is offering a fantastic option.  Here is their press release. ~~~~~~~~~~ (Vancouver, BC) – The classic song asks “What are you doing New Year’s Eve?” There are so many options out there it’s hard to choose, however one that is worthy of…

Big Head Wines big Nebuchadnezzar bottles

Be Amazed by Ontario’s Big Head WinesPR SAMPLE 

 mywinepal  September 29, 2023

I knew nothing about Ontario’s Big Head Wines until it was suggested to me to visit by Talia Mendelsohn from the Bacchus Group Inc. in Toronto, but this winery in particular truly impressed me with their wines and their winemaking methods.  If you ever get a chance to visit the Niagara region, do not miss visiting Big Head Wines. The…

Tastin' France booklet with wineries listed

Tastin’ France Comes to Vancouver – My Selections

 mywinepal  July 19, 2023

This past week Business France, the national agency to develop the French economy through export growth, brought in several French wineries to Vancouver.  These wineries do not yet have representation in British Columbia.  You currently cannot purchase these wines.  This article is meant for wine agents in BC that are interested in adding more French wines to their portfolio.  Below…

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A Few Canada Day Wine Suggestions

 mywinepal  July 1, 2022

The Canada Day long weekend celebration is on with picnics and bbqs and generally getting together with friends and family.  Enjoying this scene with BC wine would make it even better in my opinion.  Below is a list of BC wines I tasted recently that I think would be nice to have this long weekend.  Enjoy. A Few Suggested BC…

Boschendal Sommelier Selection Chenin Blanc 2021 and Bellingham Limited Release The Bernard Series Old Vine Chenin Blanc 2019

Two Final South African Chenin Blanc Wines for Drink Chenin Day

 mywinepal  June 17, 2022  1 Comment on Two Final South African Chenin Blanc Wines for Drink Chenin Day

Today, June 17, 2022, is Drink Chenin Day. South Africa is a major producer of quality Chenin Blanc wine. I have posted 4 Chenin Blanc wines earlier on mywinepal to help you celebrate this day, and now I have my final two South African Chenin Blanc wines can you can try. I have the Boschendal Sommelier Selection Chenin Blanc 2021…

Spier Signature Chenin Blanc 2021 and 21 Gables Chenin Blanc 2019

2 Chenin Blancs from Spier Wine Farm to Celebrate Drink Chenin Day

 mywinepal  June 10, 2022

I have two more South African Chenin Blanc for you to celebrate Drink Chenin Day on June 17. Both wines are from the Spier Wine Farm in the Stellenbosch region. The Spier Signature Chenin Blanc 2021 is unoaked and probably the one you may be most familiar with. The other wine is the Spier 21 Gables Chenin Blanc 2019 which…

Anthonij Rupert Wyne Protea Chenin Blanc 2020 and Nederburg The Anchorman Chenin Blanc 2018

2 South African Chenin Blancs for Drink Chenin Day, Friday, June 17

 mywinepal  June 6, 2022

Drink Chenin Day is on Friday, June 17. Chenin Blanc has been grown in South Africa since the 1600s, and it continues to be the most widely planted varietal, accounting for nearly 20% of the acreage currently under vine. If you have not tried Chenin Blanc from South Africa, you are missing out on a very versatile food-friendly wine. I…