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Some wines are crafted to be aged years or decades before you can enjoy them, while others are made to be enjoyed now. Especially when it is summertime and you can get outside and enjoy the fresh air. I have two wines from BC’s Haywire Winery that fit the bill to enjoy now. I have their Haywire Winery Gamay 2022…
If you are searching for a BC wine that is vegan-friendly, made using organically-grown grapes, and fermented with indigenous yeasts in neutral vessels like stainless steel, amphora, and concrete, then you should try Okanagan’s Haywire Winery‘s wines. I have two white wines to tell you about today from Haywire. Their Pinot Gris and Chardonnay, are both 2022 vintage, made by…
It is not too late to start checking out wine-inspired vacation destinations in British Columbia. But if you have children and/or fur babies, you may want to pick locations and wineries that have something to offer for them as well. Here is a list of BC wineries and more that have family-friendly options for parents travelling with children or pets….
2024 is the Year of the Wood Dragon, beginning on February 10th, 2024 (Chinese New Year) and concluding on January 28th, 2025. “In Chinese culture, the Dragon holds a significant place as an auspicious and extraordinary creature, unparalleled in talent and excellence. It symbolizes power, nobility, honour, luck, and success. Consequently, 2024 is forecast to bring about opportunities, changes, and…
In celebration of the upcoming Chinese Year of the Dragon, BC’s Haywire Winery is releasing its limited edition wine, Haywire Winery Lunar Red 2021. It is a blend of Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Cabernet Sauvignon. It’s made to pair with a broad range of Asian cuisines such as stir-fried vegetables, pan-seared sablefish, and BBQ duck according to the winery. This…
Did you know that Bottleneck Drive around Summerland has three driving routes along with which wineries, cideries, breweries, and distilleries are on each route? You can drive each route on a separate day and have a fun long weekend. Here is the press release from the Bottleneck Drive Association about the three routes plus a map showing the routes and…
It has been one year since our world has gone back to near normal since COVID. I have been told that many people are already getting out and travelling. I am sure over the summer that BC wineries will receive many visitors with children in tow. Here is a list of BC wineries that have family-friendly options for parents with…
It’s time for our BC wines to be recognized by our peers. The results from the 2023 British Columbia Lieutenant Governor’s Wine Awards have been announced. Here is the press release. Pick up the bottles that won as soon as possible as they will sell out soon! ~~~ (KELOWNA, BC) – April 18, 2023: On April 3 through 5, 2023,…
Gamay Noir typically makes juicy low tannin wines that are fun to drink. Gamay originally comes from Beaujolais, an area south of Burgundy, where another low-tannin red grape, Pinot Noir, originated. BC makes quality Gamay Noir wines. I recently tasted the Haywire Winery Gamay 2021, which fits into this juicy berry, fun-to-drink category. Let me tell you about it. My…
Here are two newly released wines from Haywire Winery in the Okanagan. These two wines are made with the red grapes, Pinot Noir and Gamay Noir, originally from Burgundy and Beaujolais respectively. Lower tannin grapes and higher acidity typically with red fruit aromas and flavours. Food-friendly wines. Both are vegan-friendly wines. Let me tell you about them. My Wine Tasting Notes…
