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New year, new wines! I am starting the year off with current releases from a winery that opened just last year. High Note Estate Winery is located in Naramata, BC and it was the third winery to open under the umbrella of Montalvino Wineries Inc. Although they have now secured a permanent winemaker, Caroline Schaller,…
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Is there a place that you would love to live, far away from your current life as you know it? For me, that place is the countryside in the United Kingdom. The logistics of it though – leaving family and friends, finding a new job, getting a visa, the selling and buying of property, heck,…
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In an earlier post I mentioned that this year Moon Curser Vineyards is marking their 20th year in business. To celebrate the holiday season they have a terrific Advent Calendar on offer as well as several themed boxes. Plus, until November 26th, they are providing free shipping on 12 bottles or more. Here are some…
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If you are looking for a Rosé to enjoy this summer, the 2022 Mission Hill Reserve should definitely be on your list. 2022 Reserve Rosé Organic $26.00 This organic Rosé is made from 63% Pinot Noir, 23% Merlot and 14% Cabernet Franc. The grapes were sourced from estate vineyards in both Osoyoos East (53%) and…
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What do you get when you put a winemaker, a broadcaster and a Hollywood actor in the same room together? If it’s winemaker, Michal Mosny, broadcaster, Terry David Mulligan and Hollywood actor, Jason Priestley, you get a beautiful Bordeaux blend from the Okanagan. I first wrote about Michal Mosny in 2020. Michal is the proprietor…
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Cabernet Franc is thought to have been born in the Basque region of Spain, close to the French border. In France, Cabernet Franc is planted throughout Bordeaux, where it is often blended with Merlot, creating highly sought-after wines, such as Cheval Blanc. During the 17th century, Cardinal Richelieu, who had a great fondness for Cabernet Franc,…
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When a winery sends me wines for review, it’s not often that I enjoy all of the wines they send me, but Monte Creek Winery is three-for-three. Monte Creek began planting their vineyards in 2009 and the winery itself opened to the public in June 2015. The winery features a greenhouse which provides a local…
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Happy Mulled Wine Day! I am excited to be working on several projects with the Okanagan Crush Pad this year, the first of which is National Mulled Wine Day. Mulled Wine Day is celebrated on March 3rd each year. No one seems to quite know why mulled wine is celebrated on this day, but it…
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Don’t forget the pink (and orange) wines this winter. Rosés and orange wines are not just for summer, they are perfect all year round. If you are looking for some new wines to try, Culmina Family Estate Winery has some excellent wines to choose from. Culmina Family Estate Winery is located in Oliver, British Columbia.…
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In 1982, after the death of their Father in India, twins Jessie and Randy Toor immigrated to Canada with their mother, Sukhminder, and their brother, Dave. The Toors divided their time between family in Winnipeg, Manitoba and the Okanagan Valley in British Columbia. During their time in the Okanagan, the Toor brothers spent several summers…