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April is BC Wine Month and, as some grape vines are bursting into life around the province, we are waiting to find out the exact toll that the extreme cold took on vineyards in British Columbia this past winter. I think it is safe to say that each and every winery in BC will in…
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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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Looking back at 2023 (yes, I am going there, we are more than halfway through November for heaven’s sake) one of my favourite wine discoveries has been Blasted Church (and yes, I am a little late to the party, about twenty years late to be exact). In April I had the good fortune of being…
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Do you enjoy pumpkin spice in your coffee? Although I do love pumpkin spice, I prefer my espresso unadulterated, so this weekend I made some delicious Brown Butter Chewy Pumpkin Snickerdoodles from Cambria Bakes. In addition to baking, I also tasted through some noble wines for a noble cause. Noble Ridge Vineyard & Winery has…
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I am always intrigued by the changing landscape of wine country in the Okanagan Valley. Some wineries have been around for decades, standing the test of time, while other wineries change hands and are transformed. New plots of land are planted to vine for the very first time, while other vineyards are replanted with more…
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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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Have you tried wines from Noble Ridge yet? If not, you have been missing out like I was. This year Noble Ridge celebrates their 20th vintage and, as I recently discovered, over the last two decades they have become very good at their craft. To commemorate this special occasion, Noble Ridge has planned several events…
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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…