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Harry McWatters was a pioneer in the BC wine industry. Through Sumac Ridge he produced the first traditional sparkling wine in BC. One of his last projects was to make a sparkling wine to celebrate his 50th vintage. With his untimely passing, he is not here to see that wine, but it has been made, and it is available now. …
Do you know the meaning of the term “Meritage” for wines? It is a term developed by the California-based Meritage Alliance, that means a Bordeaux blend of grapes, without infringing on the term Bordeaux. Just like wineries around the world cannot say that their sparkling wine is Champagne. It is a term restricted to the region where that style of…
I’m sure many of us in the wine trade and lovers of BC wine wondered what would happen to TIME Winery, Evolve Cellars, and McWatters Collection after the very unexpected passing of Harry McWatters. Now we know. Today it was announced that these 3 wineries have been sold to a local BC family. Here is the press release. ~~~ Exciting…
It was truly a sad day in the BC wine community yesterday, July 23, 2019, when we were all shocked by the sudden passing of Harry McWatters. A pioneer who helped lead the wine for quality BC wine. I met with Harry casually during the Vancouver International Wine Festivals, where he was always busy, but always smiling. I had a…
The McWatters Collection of wines that I’ve tasted have always been top quality. I reviewed the McWatters Collection Meritage 2013, and now the 2016 release. It is quite interesting to me to see the similarities between both wines. Harry McWatters only produces two wines under this label; his red Meritage, which is always based on Cabernet Sauvignon, and a Chardonnay. Both are…
TIME Winery has had some changes over the past year. The biggest is their new winery located in downtown Penticton, where you can taste and buy their wines, but as well enjoy some food at their restaurant. Congratulations to Harry McWatters for opening his new winery and restaurant space. Another new news item that is going to affect this…
If you have never been to the Hart House Restaurant in Burnaby, you are missing a treat; excellent food, wine, and beautiful scenery. But here is your chance to come to Hart House and celebrate dinner with icon Harry McWatters for his 50th anniversary in the wine industry in BC. I had a chance to interview Harry in 2016. Here…
Who is Christa-Lee McWatters-Bond from Evolve Cellars? From the Evolve Cellars website, “Christa-Lee has been part of the BC wine industry since birth. Growing up as the daughter of BC wine ambassador Harry McWatters instilled in her a true appreciation for and love of wine – which included her making wine when she was 9 years old (not for public consumption, of course). She…
Harry McWatters is a leader in the British Columbia wine industry for the past 40+ years. In 1980, he founded BC’s first estate winery, Sumac Ridge Estate Winery, and later started See Ya Later Ranch Estate Winery in 1995. He purchased and planted vines on his Sundial Vineyard on Black Sage Road in 1993. With Sumac Ridge Harry was able to…
Yes, I know Father’s Day is a few days away, but here is a great wine and food pairing, which you could offer to your father or husband, on an IOU, if it takes too long to order both items. The Steaks I received two 1″ thick Strip Loin steaks from Fuego Diablo Premium Steaks, via courier, to review. Shipped…
