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Have you tried Vintage Champagne? If so, what did you think? Vintage Champagne is an indulgence I am fortunate to enjoy once or twice a year. I love its depth, balance and the delicious caramelized or brown sugar notes. Vintage Champagne is made using grapes from a single harvest and that vintage will be displayed…
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April is BC Wine Month and I am celebrating five years of writing this blog and 400 Instagram posts. A celebration calls for a special wine so I pulled out the 2017 McWatters Collection Brut. I met Harry McWatters in 2017, at the beginning of my wine journey. That year, I was fortunate to attend…
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On New Year’s Eve, do you save the sparkling wine until midnight? I have often thought that it doesn’t make sense to save the good stuff until the end of the night when everyone is tired and your palate is exhausted. Therefore, this year we began New Year’s Eve Day with a Pol Roger 2013…
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Earlier this year the TIME Family of Wines underwent a makeover. Now these beautiful new labels have been released and they are ready to take part in your holiday celebrations. Chronos Brut $34.99 Chronos is a new line in the TIME Family of Wines. It is crafted for those who love the Okanagan terroir. “World-class…
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The Okanagan Crush Pad is another winery celebrating ten years. Christine Coletta and her husband, Steve Lornie, opened the Crush Pad in Summerland in 2011. Their holdings now include 380 acres, 100 acres of which are planted to organic vineyards. The Okanagan Crush Pad produces four labels: Haywire, Narrative, Free Form and Bizou + Yukon,…
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If, like me, you are unable to visit the Okanagan this year, there are some wineries that are offering virtual tastings that you can enjoy from the comfort of your own home. Little Engine offers two virtual tastings: a Silver Level Tasting and a Gold Level Tasting. I recently experienced the Gold Tasting and enjoyed…
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Ramification Cellars is a family owned winery located on the shores of Vaseux Lake, in Oliver, British Columbia. Don Lloyd and his daughter, Rachel, purchased the property in the late 2000’s and began planting Pinot Gris and Pinot Noir in 2013. Since the original planting, both Chardonnay and Cabernet Franc vines have been added. This…
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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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Dreams don’t come true; dreams are made true. This quote is printed on each cork from Little Engine Wines, and I think about these words frequently. More often than not, things don’t just fall into place; reaching goals requires hard work and sacrifice. The proprietors of Little Engine Wines, Nicole and Steven French, are no…
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Niche Wine Company was co-founded by James and Joanna Schlosser in 2011. Somehow this busy couple manages to balance marriage, parenthood, full time careers and a winery. Joanna Schlosser studied graphic design and earned a bachelor’s degree in communications from Simon Fraser University. When she is not busy fulfilling her duties as Creative Director and…