Welcome to Part 2 of my article on the wines of Oregon and Washington that made a visit to Vancouver. In Part 1, I covered the wines from three Oregonian wineries, which you can read here. There are so many…
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Tag: syrah
Have You Tried Winemaker’s CUT Fidelia Sparkling or Syrah 2019?
Did you know that Winemaker’s CUT makes sparkling wine? It is made using the Charmat (Prosecco) method, and uses 95% Sauvignon Blanc and 5% Muscat Canelli grapes. The wine is called Fidelia, and it does have a meaning. Fidelia is…
Say NO to Fall with Winemaker’s CUT Sauvignon Blanc and Rosé 2020
Let me tell you about two refreshing wines from Winemaker’s CUT in the south Okanagan. I am tasting their Winemaker’s CUT Sauvignon Blanc and Rosé 2020, which will make you want to hold on to summer for a few more…
Moon Curser Vineyards Big Red Wines Recall Barry White
If you like big, bold wines, then these two BC wines from Moon Curser Vineyards in Osoyoos fit the bill. If they were a singer, I’d suggest Barry White, with his big, deep, and silky voice. The two wines in…
Two Red Wines to Ease You Into the Fall from Mt. Boucherie Estate Winery
My first two red wines to review in September, after having the mywinepal.com website down. If you didn’t hear, a hacker was able to get into the servers of my ISP and wipe out many of the servers, including the one…
Let’s Talk Wine, Viticulture and More with Frédéric Chaudière from Château Pesquié
Today I have another lesser-known AOC in the southern Rhone Valley – AOC Ventoux. You may be very familiar with one of the wineries from AOC Ventoux, Château Pesquié. Their wine labels in solid blocks of colour should be very…
My Interview with Michel Gassier from Domaine Gassier
Many of us are familiar with the wine regions of Bordeaux, Burgundy, Champagne, and the Rhone Valley, but there are many sub-regions, which have their own Appellation d’origine Contrôlée (AOC) that produce quality wines at reasonable prices. Many of the…
Have You Tried Domaine Gassier Lou Coucardié Red 2012 from AOC Costieres de Nimes?
Today I have a bottle of Lou Coucardié Red 2012 from the well-known winemaker, Monsieur Michel Gassier from AOC Costieres de Nimes in the south of France, part of the Rhone Valley. This red wine is a blend of 49%…
Have You Tried Château Pesquié Terrasses Red 2019 from AOC Ventoux?
Today I am pleased to open and taste a bottle of Château Pesquié Terrasses Red 2019 from the Ventoux AOC. A wine made with 60% Grenache and 40% Syrah. I will be interviewing one of the owners, Frédéric Chaudière, about…
Moon Curser Syrah and Malbec 2019 – Good BBQ Wine Choices
My last wine notes were on Moon Curser Vineyards Arneis and Viognier, which are sold out at the winery. It made me a little sad that you could not try these wines, so I’ve opened their Syrah 2019 and Malbec…