Tag: Gamay Noir

Quails’ Gate Estate Series

For me, one of the best parts of summer is when our garden starts producing fruits and vegetables and we begin to see our hard work pay off. I am a bit of a lazy gardener in that I prefer to grow plants that flourish with minimal intervention. I am not one to struggle with…

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A Red Wine for Summer: Haywire Gamay

I am back after a one month hiatus. Despite the break I have been enjoying some great summer wines, including the 2019 Haywire Gamay from the Okanagan Crush Pad, located in Summerland, BC. Gamay Noir is the perfect summer red. It is most notably grown in France where it is called Beaujolais. Gamay is low…

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Louis Bouillot – Crémant de Bourgogne Rosé Perle d’Aurore

I love being introduced to new wines that offer good quality-to-price-ratio; the Louis Bouillot Crémant de Bourgogne Rosé Perle d’Aurore is one such wine. It is currently on sale at BC Liquor Stores for $24.99 until June 5th, 2021. This traditional method sparkling wine would make a great addition to brunch or pair with a…

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