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Any time is the right time for some bubbly and, with Autumn just days away, I am toasting the last days of summer with this trio of sparkling wines from Noble Ridge. 2019 “The Pink One” Sparkling $34.99 Made from 100% Pinot Noir, this wine had four hours of skin contact in order to achieve…
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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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During the summer, I wrote about Uppercase Winery in Okanagan Falls. You may recall that it is owned by Bert Evertt, an accomplished opera singer. You may also recall that Bert has opened a total of three wineries in the Okanagan over the past several years (read more here). The three wineries were opened under…
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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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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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Yesterday I tried my first wine from Blasted Church and, having tried one, I know it won’t be my last. The name of the winery is rooted in local history, dating back to 1929. It was in this year that a group of parishioners from Okanagan Falls descended upon an old mining camp, about 16…
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What foods do you like to enjoy alongside an oaked Chardonnay? When in doubt, you can always pair it with a bowl of buttery popcorn. Pasta with a creamy sauce, such as Carbonara or Alfredo, also works well, or try pairing it with mushroom risotto. We enjoyed the 2020 Liquidity Reserve Chardonnay with bacon, caramelized…
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On Saturday I picked-up my June flower subscription from Floral Support and I couldn’t resist photographing the 2021 Liquidity Rosé with some of these gorgeous blooms. Did you know that the majority of the flowers we see for sale in the greater Vancouver area are imported from Europe and other countries? Floral Support is located…
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Spring is in the air here on the West Coast, and I am looking forward to spring wine releases! On Tuesday I had the opportunity to attend a virtual tasting at Poplar Grove. This spring tasting was led by Chris Holler and Winemaker, Stefan Arnason; more on these new releases coming soon! Tantalus is also…