Tag: VQA

According to Greek mythology, the Three Muses were the Greek goddesses of poetic inspiration, the adored deities of song, dance, and memory, on whose mercy the creativity, wisdom and insight of all artists and thinkers depended (greekmythology.com).  The three Pinot Noirs from Spearhead Winery inspire me.  Winemaker, Grant Stanley, is a great Maestro. He has created three beautiful Pinot Noirs…

We heard about the purchase of TIME Family of Wines last year, but did not know where things would go for the wines.  We now have some answer, with a label refresh plus some new wines to the portfolio.  Here is the press release from TIME Family of Wines. ~~~ [Penticton, BC] The last year and a half has changed…

What goes best with a grilled ribeye steak? A big red wine.  Well, I am lucky to have two big red wines from Mt. Boucherie Estate Winery in West Kelowna.  I received their 2018 Merlot and 2018 Reserve Syrah to review on their own, but wine is meant to be enjoyed with food, so I grilled a ribeye steak and…

Flat Rock Cellars Twisted Red 2019 (ON $26.50) Happy Friday of a Canadian long weekend! Who wants to get Twisted with a gorgeous red blend from Flat Rock Cellars? Last week I shared the incredible sustainability practices that Flat Rock has in place, so let’s just focus on the wine for this one. I’m a sucker for a good red,…

Megalomaniac Winery Homegrown Riesling NV (ON $14.95) Who here is a fan of homegrown wine? Let me know what the last homegrown wine you had was. ? Megalomaniac’s Homegrown Riesling is a cheap and cheerful wine that is sure to please everyone. You could pair this with takeout Thai or Indian, or simply sip it on the patio. ? I…

BC makes a fresh orchard fruit flavoured Pinot Gris, with good acidity, which works well with appetizers as well as main courses.  I received a bottle of Haywire Switchback Pinot Gris 2019 to review for you.  The grapes for this wine come from their Switchback organic and biodynamic vineyard in Summerland. My Wine Tasting Notes Haywire Switchback Pinot Gris 2019…

Sauvignon Blanc is a great wine choice to pair with our coastal seafood and now the fresh salads from our gardens.  I recently tasted the Gold Hill Sauvignon Blanc 2020 and it fits the bill for seafood and salads this summer.   Gold Hill Sauvignon Blanc 2020 (BC $29.99) Appearance: A medium-minus intensity clear lemon colour.Nose: A lighter nose with a…

Flat Rock Cellars Nadja’s Riesling 2018 (ON $25.15) Another beauty from the Beamsville area to share with everyone today – this time, we’re going to Flat Rock Cellars for Nadja’s Riesling 2018. Before we dive into the wine, I wanted to share some fun facts about the winery. They are only 1 of 5 wineries in Ontario that are Certified…

I have two white wines for you today. One is oaked and the other unoaked. The unoaked wine is Upper Bench Winery and Creamery Riesling 2020 while the oaked wine is Upper Bench Winery and Creamery Chardonnay 2018. There is quite a difference in colour. Whenever you see an oaked Chardonnay the colour tends to be a much deeper golden…

Have you ever wanted to compare a Red and a Rosé wine made by the same winery and the same vintage? What are the differences and similarities between the two wines? I had that chance with Okanagan Crush Pad free form Cabernet Franc 2019 and Cabernet Franc Rosé 2019. Both come from an organically farmed vineyard in Osoyoos. One thing…