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Canadian Thanksgiving is going to be very different this year for many of us who are accustomed to getting together with our parents, brothers and sister, and maybe aunts and uncles for dinner. It will be smaller, and may be just you, but you can still enjoy your turkey, ham, or vegan Thanksgiving meal with a glass or two of…
Here are two more white Rhone Valley grape varieties that are made by Church & State Wines. The Viognier and Roussanne grapes come from their Coyote Bowl and Bella vineyards in the south Okanagan. The soils in these vineyards consist of sand and gravel. How do these soil types affect wine’s aromas and flavours? Sand gives fruitiness, elegance, less colour,…
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 vineyard had 3 generations of Gilbert’s grow grapes till it was sold in the 1920’s, and then again in 1962…
Rhone Grapes Do you know which are the main grapes grown in the Rhone Valley? Syrah, Grenache, Mourvèdre, Viognier and Roussanne. Syrah is making a mark for itself in BC’s Okanagan Valley. Some say that it could be our signature red grape I do like Syrah from BC. Viognier is an aromatic white grape that also does well in the Okanagan…
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 naturally made wine style that use wild an organic yeast to ferment these wines. Winemaker’s CUT makes 2 BOHO wines;…
Have you ever wanted to sit down with a winemaker and have them tell you about the bottle of wine you are enjoying with them? What was the harvest like? Did they use indigenous/wild yeasts to ferment the wine? What oak barrel treatment did they use, if any? Where is their vineyard located and what makes it unique or special?…
It is Easter weekend coming up for many people around the world, and the world is still in turmoil with COVID-19, since I last wrote this article one year ago. There are many traditions besides the Easter celebrations among different faiths but enjoying meals with family and friends is a big part of each of them. Here are 6 BC…
My first Masterclass at the Vancouver International Wine Festival 2020 was about the wines from the Languedoc region produced by Gérard Bertrand and moderated by Anthony Gismondi. Gérard Bertrand is the ambassador of the fine wines of Languedoc-Roussillon around the world and owns 16 estates with their unique terroirs in the region. The Languedoc has, in general, had a poor…
This year I had many wines that I tasted this year that almost made my 5-star category; 27 white wines and 45 red wines. These wines I rated as 4.5-5 stars. When I check over them again, I can remember how much I enjoyed these wines. Having a 4.5-5 or a 5-star rating does not mean that you need to…
Whatever you are celebrating this December, it’s probably with family and/or friends for a rich meal at some point. Food loves wine, so here are a few of my recommended wines that should go with many dishes, or to enjoy on their own before or after your meal. My Holiday BC Wine Suggestions White Wines Coolshanagh Chardonnay, Naramata Bench, 2016 ($25.99)…
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