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Whispering Horse Winery: Traditional Method Sparkling Wines

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One of the things that I love about Whispering Horse Winery is that they are not trying to be the Okanagan or the Napa Valley. Whispering Horse is located in Yarrow, BC and they are focussed on showcasing the uniqueness of Fraser Valley terroir using 100% estate grown grapes. The proprietors of Whispering Horse Winery…

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Summerhill Cipes Brut: Methode Champenoise

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Just before Easter we came across an old bottle of Summerhill Cipes Brut in my Father-in-Law’s wine cellar. Cipes (rhymes with pipes) Brut is a sparkling wine that Summerhill produces using the traditional Champagne method (methode champenoise). Before I get too much into discussing Summerhill and Cipes Brut though, I want to briefly explain what…

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