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In two previous articles, I covered two red grape varieties that are grown in BC, but are not well-known; Blaufränkisch and Zweigelt. We also do make some interesting white wines with relatively unknown varieties. I would like to introduce you to the Kerner grape. Let’s delve into the story behind the Kerner grape, and its aromatic profile, and discover the…
Have you thought about what you would like to do for your father on Father’s Day, June 19? How about gifting him 6 bottles of Cabernet Sauvignon wines from the Okanagan’s Nostalgia Wines? Owner & Winemaker Gina Fernandes Harfman’s father Ken grows the grapes. Gina has a talent for making excellent wines. Here is information about her “Father’s Day Set”….
As I mentioned for my five-star wine ratings this year, COVID limited the number of events and thus wines that I could taste that came from around the world to BC. That being said, I am grateful for the BC wineries that sent me wines to taste, plus wines from wine agencies. There are many wines that fit into my…
The holidays are probably starting for many people at the end of this week or early next week. Sparkling wines are always popular during the holidays, but every day should be treated as a special day so enjoy sparkling more often. Here is a list of BC sparkling wines that I tried this year. Maybe there are a few that…
Get your Black Friday deal from Nostalgia Wines. Details from the winery below. ~~~ To make holiday wine shopping a cool breeze, we have selected sets of six special bottles with winter occasions in mind. When we sell out of a vintage, we keep a private cellar for special occasions, like the holidays! We’ve dipped into our cellar to make a couple…
Do you gift BC wine to others, or for yourself, during the upcoming holidays? I reached out to our BC wineries asking what deals they are offering people for the holidays. Here is my list. If there are any other BC wineries that would like their holiday offerings added to my list, please comment below or email contact@mywinepal.com. ~~~ Hillside…
Canadian Thanksgiving 2021 is going to be very different this year for many of us who are accustomed to getting together with our parents, brothers and sister, and maybe aunts and uncles for dinner. Just like Thanksgiving 2020, but now that many of us have been vaccinated we can open our bubble a little. I’ve checked through my BC wine…
It was about 18 months ago since I, and other wine trade people, were able to get together and taste BC wines. We all arrived wearing masks. Some of us with different haircuts, glasses, etc., so you may have to guess who some of the people are. Luckily we were able to connect and share a few stories before we…
I’ve really enjoyed tasting Nostalgia Wines made by Gina Fernandes Harfman. I still had one bottle left from the flight that was sent to me. It is their Nostalgia Wines Family Collection Meritage 2018, a blend dominated by Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. In a vintage where a wine reveals itself as most special, and highest quality, Gina assigns this wine…
Are you ever Nostalgic about something in your past? Your favourite home cooked meal by your mom? How your lap-dog or lap-cat would sit with you till late while you were studying for exams? I and a few other wine media and Trade people had a virtual seminar with Nostalgia Wines about their wines and history. Gina and Sheila For…
