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What do you know about Prosecco DOC? When purchasing a bottle, most of us probably just see that the bottle says “Prosecco” without checking its designation. I recently attended a masterclass, led by Jenna Briscoe, a local sommelier and wine school educator, that covered the history, culture, and quality assurance around Prosecco DOC. Let me tell you about it, along…
The wines of BC and the rest of the world, excluding the USA, were the last of the wines I tasted at the International Festival Tasting Room during VanWineFest 2025. Read through my wine tasting notes below and if you find some wines that spark your interest, check out your local BC Liquor store, some private wine shops,…
Most of you are probably familiar with tasting BC wines made from Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Chardonnay, or Pinot Gris grapes. But, there are other lesser-known grape varieties grown in BC that also make enjoyable wines. I have two wines for you coming from cool-climate Vancouver Island. The first wine is from Beaufort Vineyard & Estate Winery using the Petit Milo…
While many people may think of full-bodied red wines for our cold winters, don’t count out lighter-bodied red wine with higher acidity and juicy bright fruit flavours. They can brighten your day and pair nicely with a cheese plate, roast chicken, or fatty sausages. One such wine is BC’s Robin Ridge Winery Gamay 2022. It is also an organic wine…
I have two BC wines for you today. One is from Mayhem Wines in the Okanagan Valley and the other from the Robin Ridge Winery in the Similkameen Valley. I thought these two wines may show off some fresh BC fruit flavours and go well with holiday get-togethers. Let me tell you about them. My Wine Tasting Notes Mayhem Wines…
You may not have heard of Jean-Claude Mas but his family began growing grapes in the south of France in 1892. Jean-Claude gained experience in the wine business and education around the world, coming back to the family business when he inherited his father’s vineyards in Pézénas of 35 hectares. In 2000 he created Les Domaines Paul Mas from these…
Australia, Argentina, and Chile each boast rich histories of winemaking that reflect their unique terroirs and cultural influences, as well as the origins of their signature grape varietals. Australia’s wine journey began with early European settlers in the 18th century, who quickly recognized the potential of its diverse landscapes, leading to the establishment of iconic regions like Barossa Valley and…
When we talk about BC wine, many people think about the Okanagan, which does have a majority of our vineyards and wineries. But, there are other regions across BC with wineries. The Fraser Valley around Abbotsford is one of those areas. Tourism Abbotsford helped organize a trip for me to visit a few wineries and a cidery so that I…
Coolshanagh is a BC winery located on the Naramata Bench is owned by husband and wife team, Skip and Judy Stothert. They are passionate about Chardonnay and Pinot Noir so they only grow these varieties for wine production. I received two bottles of their Chardonnay to review. One is their Coolshanagh Chardonnay 2019 while the other is the first release…
We all deserve R&R on a long weekend. On BC Day, my R&R was a bottle of Narrative Rosé 2022 and a bottle of free form Riesling 2022 by Okanagan Crush Pad. These two wines made for this hot sunny weather. Both are vegan-friendly wines and the Riesling is also listed as EcoCert organic certified. Let me tell you about…
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