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Pinot Noir has been nicknamed the ‘heartbreak grape’ partly due to its thin skin which makes it more susceptible to disease. Despite how difficult it can be to grow and to work with, when the stars align, it can produce incredible wines. Pinot Noir is infamous for producing outstanding wines in both Burgundy and Champagne,…
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I thought I would start the New Year off with some pillowy-soft gnocchi covered in homemade marinara and paired with one of my all-time favorite Pinots – the 2009 Pinot Noir Reserve from Venturi Schulze on Vancouver Island. For me, Vancouver Island is producing some outstanding, age-worthy Pinot Noir, and Venturi Schulze is one of…
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As a child, Marjorie Unsworth spent many summers at Shawnigan Lake and she would later bring her own children there. Marjorie’s son, Tim Turyk, carried on the tradition bringing his wife, Colleen, daughters, Sarah and Anna, and Son, Chris, to enjoy Shawnigan Lake and the beauty and culture of the surrounding area. Tim Turyk worked…
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