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Chronos tasting room sign

Visiting the Naramata Bench 2024: TIME Family of WinesPR SAMPLE 

 mywinepal  October 21, 2024  0 Comments on Visiting the Naramata Bench 2024: TIME Family of WinesPR SAMPLE 

To finish off my second day of wine tasting on the Naramata Bench, I stopped in at TIME Family of Wines in Penticton, where I sampled their Chronos and McWatters Collection wines.  The winery was originally owned and managed by the McWatters family, but in 2020 was purchased by Ron and Shelley Mayer who are both native BC’ers.  Chronos is…

Rara Avis Fortified Haskap Wine with wine in glass

Rara Avis Fortified Haskap Wine for the HolidaysPR SAMPLE 

 mywinepal  December 5, 2023

If you enjoy sipping fortified wines, such as Port, over the holidays and through the cold winter, I have an option you may want to consider.  BC-made, Rara Avis, an organic, fortified haskap berry wine.  Produced at Kalala Organic Estate Winery for Saraya Natural Products Ltd.  Haskap berries are a group of berries that contain high levels of healthful nutrients,…

Mayhem Wines Fortified Gewurztraminer 2018

A Unique Wine in BC: Mayhem Wines Fortified Gewurztraminer 2018

 mywinepal  November 3, 2021  1 Comment on A Unique Wine in BC: Mayhem Wines Fortified Gewurztraminer 2018

This is likely the most unique wine made in BC; Mayhem Wines Fortified Gewurztraminer 2018.  Gewurztraminer is generally a grape that typically offers lychee, citrus, sweet spices and more; overall a very flavourful grape.  Mayhem Wines took their grapes and fermented them down to 19 brix before being fortified with 93% alcohol. This wine was then put to barrel and…

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A Few BC Wine Suggestions for the Holidays

 mywinepal  December 19, 2017

Whatever you are celebrating this December, it’s probably with family and/or friends for a meal at some point.  Food loves wine, so here are a few of my recommended wines that should go with many dishes, or to enjoy on their own before or after your meal.  Enjoy these BC wines! My Holiday BC Wine Suggestions Backyard Vineyards Blanc de…