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This week’s wines are from Gérard Bertrand, well known for their wines from the south of France. A professional rugby player, Gérard Bertrand participated in his first harvest when he was just ten years old and this is not surprising given that winemaking has been a part of his family for over a century. In…
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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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Amidst the unfortunate closure of several wineries and tasting rooms recently in British Columbia, there have been several very exciting wineries open-up, including Solvero Wines, located in Garnet Valley, Summerland, British Columbia. The Latin translation of Solvero is ‘truth in soil‘. Solvero Wines intends to go to great lengths to protect and promote the biodiversity…
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A couple of posts back, I wrote about wines from Uppercase Winery, located in Okanagan Falls. Uppercase Winery was the first of three wineries opened by Bert Evertt in the Okanagan Valley. You may recall that Evertt was an accomplished opera singer in his youth. He is now head of his family’s business, Belvedere Seniors…
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Last week I wrote about one of the new wineries that recently opened in the Okanagan, but I also mentioned those that have been around for decades, standing the test to time. Moon Curser Vineyards certainly falls into the latter category, as they are now entering their 20th year in business. Moon Curser Vineyards is…
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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…