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The history of Sonoma Valley wines is a rich and storied one, dating back to the early 19th century when Russian settlers first planted grapevines in the region. Over the years, it has grown into one of the most celebrated wine-producing areas in California. Sonoma Valley is renowned for its diverse microclimates, which allow a wide range of grape varieties…
I have been a fan of Mt. Boucherie Estate Winery‘s wines for many years. I still have a bottle of their 2003 Summit Reserve Semillon I purchased at the winery that I hope to open this year with friends. On my recent trip to Kelowna, I messaged their winemaker, Jeff Hundertmark, to see if I could meet with him. Not…
Do you like solving puzzles and deciphering secret codes? If so, you should check out the labels from Michael David Winery, coming from Lodi, California. Their labels have always been quirky and easy to spot on the BC Liquor Store shelves. Plus you get big, juicy red wines. Great for BBQ season. I was fortunate to have a chance to…
On Saturday, May 29, 2021, BC Liquor Stores will release an exciting selection of California wines. The outstanding collection features iconic names from Napa Valley including Hillside Reds as well as a focus on the new California with Rhône-style gems from Paso Robles and Santa Barbara, exquisite Pinot Noirs and Chardonnays from Santa Maria, Sta. Rita Hills and Sonoma Coast….
While busily moving through the swell of people interested in tasting big Napa Cabs at the Vancouver International Wine Festival, I wedged myself into tables, and indeed tasted Napa Cabs, but also Pinot Noir, Merlot, Petite Sirah, etc. from various regions in California. With the short amount of time I’m able to spend at each table, my tasting notes are…
Grapes may have different names depending on where they are grown around the world. How much do you know?
What do you know about California wines? Most people probably think of it as a place for high-quality Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay wines. But that is not all there is to California wines. There are many other wines available from California that are very enjoyable; some cool-climate wines like Pinot Noir and Sauvignon Blanc. To help prepare you for the California wineries attending the…
Welcome to the Hess Family and The Hess Collection who will be at the VanWineFest 2019. Read about their history and wines, in their own words. About the Hess Family and The Hess Collection Donald Hess arrives in Mount Veeder (located within the Napa AVA) in 1978 and acquires his first land on Mount Veeder with a purchase of 900…
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 original varieties brought to Australia from Europe and is an iconic grape for the country. The Vancouver International Wine Festival…
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 than some Riojas from Spain. The Curious Beasts Blood Red wine comes in a very Halloween thought-provoking blood red and…
Video Guide Uncorks the Story of British Columbia Wines. Buy Now.
