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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…
The days are getting longer and we are looking forward to Spring and the sprouting of crocus and snowdrops in the lower mainland. Our thought may also start to move toward enjoying white wines. I have two white wines from Haywire Winery in the Okanagan: the Haywire Switchback Vineyard Pinot Gris 2021 and Haywire Chardonnay 2021. The wines were both…
As a business progresses, it sometimes changes as it finds growth in a new sector or greater demand in an existing sector. I received this press release from Okanagan Crush Pad about their Haywire Winery and how the business model is changing with their gained experiences. Check it out. ~~~[Summerland, BC] It’s been an exciting start to 2023 at Okanagan…
Are you seeing the forest or the trees? An airliner or a bird’s eye view? General or more specific? That is what I wondered as I tasted these two bottles of Pinot Gris by Okanagan Crush Pad’s Haywire Wines from Summerland, BC. that were sent to me to review. The first wine, Haywire Pinot Gris 2019, has grapes sourced from…
I tasted through many years this year through Trade tastings with agents and BC VQA wineries, the Vancouver International Wine Festival, visits to wineries, and personal purchases. I rate all the wines I taste from 1 to 5 stars. Fortunately, the quality of many wines is quite good, giving them at least a 3 out of 5-star rating. At the…
The holidays are hopefully a time for you to enjoy being among friends and family; typically over a meal or they could be your guests staying for a night or longer. What are some things that you could offer them to show off a bit of BC? Two suggestions could be 1) BC sparkling wine, and 2) BC wine jellies….
