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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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This week I had the opportunity to try some wines from Emiliana Organic Vineyards in Chile and these wines are perfect for the summer and patio season. Emiliana is well known for their Syrah and Carménère dominant red blend, COYAM. Wines from Emiliana are not only organic, but they are also free from added flavours,…
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April is BC Wine Month, and it’s a great time to celebrate as wineries are announcing their spring releases. I recently had the pleasure of tasting through the spring wine club shipment from JoieFarm, which has recently come under new ownership. JoieFarm Winery is located along the Naramata Bench in the Okanagan Valley. It was…
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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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This Saturday, June 11th, is National Rosé Day. It is the first of three (yes, I said THREE) Rosé Day celebrations in the calendar year, which can be cause for confusion. Rosé wines are just so darn special that they need to be celebrated three times each year! The first Rosé Day seems to have…
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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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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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This year Oliver Twist Estate Winery celebrates 15 years by rebranding as Nostalgia Wines Inc. In 2006 Denice and Bruce Hagerman converted an orchard on the Black Sage Bench to a 14.5-acre vineyard; they didn’t know it yet, but their lives would soon converge with that of Gina Fernandes Harfman. Gina Fernandes Harfman comes from…