Have you ever had a cider made from crab apples? I don’t think I have until today. I have two ciders from Creek & Gully Cider in Penticton. One is Just Crab 2021 and the other is Crabby Pear 2021…
What a wonderful idea. A Picnic for a Cause presented by Les Dames dâEscoffier BC. A fundraiser to support women in hospitality and Food Banks BC. Purchase a ticket to get a picnic for two at participating restaurants in Vancouver…
I have two more apple ciders for you from Creek & Gully Cider in Penticton; their Fortuna 2020 and Goldie 2019.  PACS Certified Organic apples are used by Creek & Gully. Fortuna is made with equal parts Red Delicious, Spartan,…
by mywinepal • • Comments Off on Donate Cash or Unwrapped Gifts to Support SOWINS at TIME Family of Wines
If you live in the Okanagan, you may want to participate in this fundraising event on Nov. 21 run by the TIME Family of Wines. Here is the press release about the event for the holidays. ~~~ [Penticton, BC] For the…
by mywinepal • • Comments Off on Quick Review: Upper Bench Estate Winery Cabernet Sauvignon 2017
I checked the 7-day weather forecast for Vancouver, and it is RAIN every day. So time for me to open a big red wine. In this case, I opened the Upper Bench Estate Winery Cabernet Sauvignon 2017. It is 4…
by mywinepal • • Comments Off on My First 2 White BC Wines for 2021 from Roche Wines
This is the first week that I am tasting BC wines for you for 2021. I am honoured to be tasting Roche Wines from Penticton, BC. Roche Wines organically farms their vineyards. I opened their Texture Pinot Gris 2019 and…
by mywinepal • • Comments Off on A Tribute to Harry McWatters: A BC Wine Pioneer
It was truly a sad day in the BC wine community yesterday, July 23, 2019, when we were all shocked by the sudden passing of Harry McWatters. A pioneer who helped lead the wine for quality BC wine. I met…
by mywinepal • • Comments Off on It’s About Time to Try TIME Winery’s Latest Wine Releases
TIME Winery has had some changes over the past year. The biggest is their new winery located in downtown Penticton, where you can taste and buy their wines, but as well enjoy some food at their restaurant. Congratulations to…