Tag: Golden Retreat Vineyard

2015 was a sunny, hot summer leading to an early harvest. How would BC’s Pinot Noir grapes, which prefer cooler weather, weather this vintage?  I have an answer to that question with the tasting of 3 Pinot Noirs from SpierHead Winery I received to review. SpierHead Winery is located in the Kelowna area, which is cooler than the South Okanagan, but still…

Did you know that SpierHead Winery from South East Kelowna won the “Best New Winery” at the 2012 BC Wine Awards and that their Pinot Noir was ranked #1 by the judges at the 2012 Canadian Wine Awards?  Well, now you know.  I’ve been in contact with SpierHead for a year now, tasting their wines and telling people about their…