Taste Washington, held at CenturyLink Field Event Center in Seattle, is a great place to be exposed to the wide range of wonderful wines produced in the State. From my quick count, there will be over 210 wineries, pouring your…
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The Aussies are Coming! …and they are bringing wine.
Australia is an ancient land, with some of the oldest known rocks in the world. To that Australia has a 200 year wine making history, with vinous roots that reach back more than 100 years. Shiraz was one of the…
Are You a Curious Wine Beast?
Two curious red wines passed by my lips recently. One, the Curious Beasts Blood Red Wine 2011 and the other the California Square Three Red Blend 2012. Rarely do I see a bottle wrapped in paper or other material, other…
Quick Review: Colby Red 2012 from California
How many people know someone that has been affected by heart problems? My guess is 100% of you. The heart is a very important muscle in the body and one that needs special care. To this effect the wine, Colby…
My Top 5 Star Rated Wines for 2014
I am privileged to try so many wines from around the world each year, here in Vancouver. Sparkling, rose, red, white, and fortified wines have all passed my lips. And for some instances there is a wine that stops you…
Let’s Talk about Samantha Syrah and Haywire Free Form Wines
Okanagan Crush Pad seems to be coming up with lots of small production wines, trying different things with different grapes, people, and inspiration. This article is about two of their latest wines; Haywire Free Form and Samantha Syrah. About Haywire…
What is the Story About OCP Narrative Red and White?
Okanagan Crush Pad keeps telling us that “Wine is Narrative“. Every wine tells a story. Some stories though are more interesting than others. I think the more specific a place, the more the terroir can speak through the wine. While…
Talking About Wine Gems and More with Hahn Family Wines
Sitting down in a private room at Joe Fortes Seafood & Chop Shop, myself and a few other wine media had a chance to try some fantastic Pinot Noirs and Chardonnays from Hahn Family Wines, a California-based winery, with vineyards…
Two Renwood Zinfandels for You to Try
Wednesday, November 19, 2014, was Natonal Zinfandel Day. On that day, I did enjoy a glass of Zinfandel from the Renwood Winery from Amador County in California, and was making notes so that I could let you know about this…
Haywire Lunar New Year Red and White 2015 Hit the Spot
February 19, 2015 will be the Chinese New Year; the Year of the Sheep. Haywire Wines from Summerland in the Okanagan have released their second vintage of the Lunar New Year wine. I was privileged to try their first release…