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Get to Know Columbia Valley Wines from Washington State

 mywinepal  January 29, 2025  0 Comments on Get to Know Columbia Valley Wines from Washington State

One of the most exciting up-and-coming wine regions in the USA is the Columbia Valley AVA in Washington State. While it has been recognized for some time, the region’s wines are gaining increasing acclaim and attention, particularly in recent years. Columbia Valley encompasses a diverse range of terroirs and is home to more than 99,000 acres of vineyards, producing a…

Wine glasses filled with a range of red and white wines

Canadian Wine Trends 2024: Red and White Varietal Wines

 mywinepal  January 10, 2025  0 Comments on Canadian Wine Trends 2024: Red and White Varietal Wines

This is the second of my Canadian Wine Trends 2024 articles.  I will cover our interest in red and white still varietal wines using Google Trends information.  Was there an overall upward slope (interest) or downward slope (disinterest) in a style over the year? Was there a peak at a certain time of the year? Let’s find out. Red and White…

Township 7 Benchmark Series Fool's Gold Vineyard Riesling 2021 and seven stars Fool's Gold Vineyard Rigel Sparkling Wine 2022

No Fooling, Township 7 Riesling 2021 and seven stars Rigel Sparkling Wine 2022PR SAMPLE 

 mywinepal  December 30, 2024  0 Comments on No Fooling, Township 7 Riesling 2021 and seven stars Rigel Sparkling Wine 2022PR SAMPLE 

What is fool’s gold?  It is the nickname for a mineral called pyrite that looks like gold, but is harder and does not have much value.  I wondered about the naming of the Fool’s Gold Vineyard in the north Oliver area of the Okanagan as there is no fool’s gold.  The soil is sandy clay loam soil containing many rocks…

Turkey dinner with a glass of McWatters Collection Chardonnay 2020 wine

Last Minute Wine Suggestions for Your Christmas or Holiday MealPR SAMPLE 

 mywinepal  December 23, 2024  0 Comments on Last Minute Wine Suggestions for Your Christmas or Holiday MealPR SAMPLE 

The holidays are a time when many of us get together with family or friends to enjoy a meal together; hopefully with a glass of wine.  Here are a few last-minute suggestions of wines you can pair with traditional dishes for the holidays.  Enjoy. Wine Pairings for Roast Turkey – Chardonnay: A lightly oaked Chardonnay complements the rich flavours of…

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Iconic Wineries of British Columbia Holiday Preview 2024

 mywinepal  November 14, 2024

With the holiday season upon us, I was invited to the Iconic Wineries of British Columbia to check out their holiday cheer at The Kent downtown.  In addition to wines to sample and recommend for the holiday season, we were also treated to savour holiday-inspired canapés prepared by the talented Estate Chefs from CedarCreek, Liquidity and Mission Hill.  The wineries participating…

Greywacke Sauvignon Bland and Two Greywacke Wild Sauvignon wines

An Interview with New Zealand Wine Pioneer Kevin Judd from Greywacke

 mywinepal  November 13, 2024

Kevin Judd from the Greywacke winery in Marlborough, New Zealand, may not sound familiar to many readers, but Kevin is one of the pioneer winemakers in Marlborough.  He was born in England and raised in Australia where he studied winemaking. In 1983 he moved to New Zealand and was the founding winemaker at Cloudy Bay, which all New Zealand wine…

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Visiting the Naramata Bench 2024: Da Silva Vineyards & WineryPR SAMPLE 

 mywinepal  October 29, 2024

When you visit Da Silva Vineyards & Winery on the Naramata Bench, it feels like you are transported to Portugal.  The tasting room is beautiful, with bone-white walls and chandeliers, giving off a European feel.  The wines are equally special.  Richard and Twylla da Silva own the winery, with Richard coming from a Portuguese background. The names of some of…

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Visiting the Naramata Bench 2024: Upper Bench Estate Winery & CreameryPR SAMPLE 

 mywinepal  October 28, 2024

Today’s visit on my Naramata Bench trip gave me a bonus.  Besides tasting wine, I also enjoyed some cheese pairings.  Upper Bench Estate Winery & Creamery is the place to go as they make their own cheeses, which you can also buy.  Yes, I bought cheese to take home.  I spoke with Josh Edwards, their winemaker, before tasting the wines. …

Wine maker from Blue Grouse pouring Charme de l'ile wine

A Few BC Wine Gems at Swirl BC 2024

 mywinepal  October 9, 2024

The Fall release of BC VQA wines was in late September.  Due to skytrain issues getting to the venue, I did not have as much time to taste the new wine releases, so I concentrated on white wines.  There were also red wines, but not enough time to taste.  There are a few sparkling wines on this list, which you…

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Australian Wine Open For Adventure Tasting 2024PR SAMPLE 

 mywinepal  October 4, 2024

New Australian wine has arrived on our shores after a hiatus, in part due to COVID.  I attended a tasting of these new arrivals.  Some are new to BC while other wines are new vintages of wines that we already enjoy.  I missed out on a seminar, so have no additional pearls of wisdom for you, but here are my…