Tag: pinot gris

Mayhem Wines Rosé and Pinot Gris 2020 in cans

Pinot Gris or Rosé in a Can To Go from Mayhem Wines

 mywinepal  May 15, 2021

Canned wines in BC seem to be the next big thing. I see many either on BC winery websites or other vendor sites. This week I tried my 2nd and 3rd BC canned wines. The Mayhem Wines Rosé 2020 and Pinot Gris 2020. They come in 250 ml cans. As it was a sunny day when I tried these two…

Dylan Roche

Bordeaux, Burgundy, and the Okanagan – An Interview with Dylan Roche

 mywinepal  May 12, 2021

What do Bordeaux, Burgundy, and the Okanagan have in common?  Dylan and Pénélope Roche of Roche Wines.  This married couple met while pursuing their winemaking careers and during their world travels worked in Bordeaux and Burgundy. They then moved to the Naramata Bench where they started Roche Wines.  One item of interest is that Dylan spent 5 years in Burgundy…

Roche Wines Tradition Pinot Gris 2018 and Texture Pinot Gris 2020

Two New Pinot Gris from Roche Wines – What’s the Difference?

 mywinepal  May 5, 2021

I have two organically farmed Pinot Gris from Roche Wines, both coming from their Kozier Organic Vineyard located north of their winery on the Naramata Bench. Their 2018 Tradition Pinot Gris comes under cork with a heavier glass bottle, while their 2020 Texture Pinot Gris has a lighter bottle and is under screwcap. I spoke with Dylan Roche about the…

Spearhead Winery Golden Retreat Vineyard Pinot Gris and Riesling 2020

Two Spring Release White Wines from Spearhead Winery to Enjoy

 mywinepal  April 27, 2021

We are well into Spring, spot prawn season is almost here, halibut season is here, and fresh white BC wines are being released for us to enjoy with them. A case in point is Spearhead Winery‘s Pinot Gris and Riesling 2020 that I have to review for you. Excluding COVID, the 2020 growing season had a delayed spring/summer, but then…

Ramification Cellars Consequence Rose 2018 and Quandry Pinot Gris 2018

The Quandry and Consequence of Tasting Wines from Ramification Cellars

 mywinepal  March 24, 2021

Today I’m pleased to enjoy the Quandry and Consequence of tasting wines from Ramification Cellars.  Ramification Cellars is a new winery located right along Vaseux Lake, between Oliver and Okanagan Falls. They note that their wines show the magic of Vaseux Lake in your glass. They have only 6 acres, 4 acres planted, are biodynamic farming, and use only estate fruit,…

Seared Halibut with Sea Star Vineyards Stella Maris 2020 (PC Emrys Horton EPH6605)

Provence’s April Wine Menu Highlights Pender Island’s Sea Star Vineyards

 mywinepal  March 23, 2021

April showers bring spring flowers, but it also brings a new menu at Provence Marinaside with a new set of wines for pairing; this time from Sea Star Vineyards.  Here is the press release from Provence Marinaside. ~~~ (Vancouver, BC) – April is BC Wine Month and what better way to celebrate than by the return of  Provence Marinaside‘s monthly Wine Menu Series starting April…

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Curb Your Grilling Craving with some Winter BBQ ideas with Armstrong Cheese

 mywinepal  February 9, 2021

It’s getting bone-chilling cold across Canada.  Even in balmy Vancouver, the temperatures may go down to -10 degrees C.  You think about the summer and bbq, but that seems so far away.  Armstrong Cheese sent me an email with a few recipes that can grill outside (if you are brave) or inside.  They partnered with Food Network celebrity chef Roger…

Hillside Winery Heritage Series Pinot Gris 2019 and Pinot Noir 2018 wines

Try Heritage Series Pinot Noir and Pinot Gris from Hillside Winery

 mywinepal  February 6, 2021

Recently I tasted a bottle of Pinot Noir and one of Pinot’s siblings, Pinot Gris, coming from the Hillside Winery which is located on the Naramata Bench north of Penticton. Both bottles were provided with screwcap closures. Their Heritage Series Pinot Gris is of particular interest to me as it is partially fermented in oak barrels (25%) and left to…

Set the table on Valentines Day

Celebrate Valentine’s Day 2021 With BC Wine

 mywinepal  February 3, 2021

While we may want to go big on Valentine’s Day this year for our significant other, COVID still lurks and most of us are not yet vaccinated.  Maybe you would consider ordering dishes from your favourite restaurant and enjoying it at home with some tasty BC wines?   Various foods, for their texture, scent, colour, shape and/or taste has an effect…

Enrico Winery Celebration Charme de l'ile 2019 and Shining Armour Pinot Gris 2018 wines

Pinot Gris Two Ways from Enrico Winery

 mywinepal  February 1, 2021

Today I tasted Pinot Gris two ways from Enrico Winery.  The two wines I tasted are their Shining Armour Pinot Gris 2018 and their Celebration Charme de l’ile 2019. The latter wine is a sparkling wine, made with the Charmat (tank) method. Charme de l’ile (Island charm) is a term for this type of sparkling wine made by some wineries…