by mywinepal • • Comments Off on Two Stellar Wines from Italy and Argentina for You
Two stellar wines today for you. The first is Cantine Nicosia Grillo Sicilia DOC 2018, an organic and vegan wine made in Italy from the white Grillo grape. The second wine is the Luis Segundo Correas Valle Las Acequias Malbec…
by mywinepal • • Comments Off on Ortega and an Aromatic White Blend from Blue Grouse Estate Winery
Have you ever heard of the Ortega grape? Did you know that Ortega is a cross between Siegerrebe and Müller-Thurgau? And did you know that you can try Ortega wine from Blue Grouse Estate Winery from Duncan, BC? Vancouver Island…
by mywinepal • • Comments Off on More Sea Change and Thr3 Monkeys Wines
In previous articles I reviewed two wines each for Sea Change and Thr3 Monkeys, which left me with two lighter bodied red wines by these two wineries from France and Spain respectively. As I mentioned before, Sea Change’s labels show…
by mywinepal • • Comments Off on Fresh & Fruity White and Rose wines from Thr3 Monkeys
Here are two easy sipping, uncomplicated wines from Spain’s the Thr3 Monkeys, if you want to monkey around on your patio while you enjoy your lunch or dinner this BC Day long weekend. These wines are listed as vegan friendly. A…
by mywinepal • • Comments Off on 1847 till Today: Australia’s Wine History with Yalumba and Pewsey Vale
1847 was an important year in Australian wine as two things happened. First John Gilbert who moved from Britain to Australia planted Riesling and other grapes in the Eden Valley in what is known as the Pewsey Vale Vineyard. This…
by mywinepal • • Comments Off on BOHO and Bohemian Wines from Winemaker’s CUT For You
I have 3 “Bohemian” wines for you from Winemaker’s CUT in the south Okanagan to tell you about. Have you ever tried Lambrusco wine? One of the BOHO wines by Winemaker’s CUT reminds me of it. BOHO wines are a…
by mywinepal • • Comments Off on Winemaker’s CUT Estate and Heritage Wines Latest Releases
I have been enjoying tasting and writing about Winemaker’s CUT Estate Winery‘s wines since they first released their wines. Owners Michal and Martina Mosny undertake sustainable farming, hand harvest their grapes, adhere to zero pesticides, low sulphur use, and let the wines…
by mywinepal • • Comments Off on Enjoy a Variety of Dumplings on the Richmond Dumpling Trail
Dumplings are made around the world. They come in different sizes, with different flavours. Some of savoury, while others are sweet. The Original Vancouver Food Tour offers a walking tour where you can sample Asian-crafted dumplings along the Richmond, BC Dumpling…
by mywinepal • • Comments Off on Pairing Some Holiday Cheer with Pastries and Chocolates from Temper Chocolate & Pastry
During the holidays many of us like to make, give and/or receive pastries and chocolates. But what do we pair them with? Tea or coffee? Yes those are what most people do, but how about wine? I took up that…
by mywinepal • • Comments Off on Come Ashore for 40 Knots Wine
40 Knots Vineyard & Estate Winery is a short sailing trip if you want from Vancouver to Comox on Vancouver Island. Once there you can meet Layne Robert Craig and Brenda Hetman, a husband and wife couple, who have started…