Enjoy Wine, Food, and Travel with Karl MyWinePal
You may say that 1990 was when South African wine came on the international scene. That is the year that Nelson Mandela was released and sanctions against South Africa were subsequently lifted. Before that time South African wines were made in a style that pleased the South Africa palate. But opening their wines up to the world and a more…
Ken Forrester and his wife started their winery together with their young family; Buying a large 38 ha plot of land in the Stellenbosch region of South Africa, and working with farmers over 90 ha of scattered parcels. Ken wanted to produce the best wine in the world and has been working with the Chenin Blanc grape to try to…
It’s wine quiz time! Name a region in the world that is known for their restrained wines made from Chardonnay. Now name a region that besides making Chardonnay, also makes Pinot Noir? Final question; does this region have more than 300 years of wine making history? Putting all 3 answers together you may have guessed Chablis in France, or Burgundy…
Two years ago I was fortunate to meet wine maker Izele van Blerk from KWV, the largest winery in South Africa, at a Trade tasting in Vancouver 2 years ago. I talked about my experience with South African wine through the South World Wine Society, where I was the President and cellar master at some time. I’ve continued to watch…
Over the past year, I’ve been lucky to try sparkling wine from around the world through various trade tastings. I’d like to share my favourite sparkling wines with you from 2013, so that you can enjoy them too for the holidays and of course New Year’s eve. Cheers! French Champagne Moet & Chandon Nectar Imperial NV, France ($71.99) – Off…
I look forward to the Import Vintners & Spirits Association (IVSA) Trade tasting. You get to try the new wines, liquor, and beer coming into the BC market, and be the first to tell you what to search out in your local wine shop, or BC government liquor store. With the latest IVSA, here are my picks. I hope you…
