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Road 13, Chenin Blanc, Home Vineyard, Okanagan Valley, BC, 2009, 12.4% abv.
This was devoured quickly during a family get together in Whistler. Clean and clear with an aggressive mousse that was still going strong well into our celebratory drink, this Chenin Blanc sparkling wine is pale gold with aromas of Granny Smith … Continue reading
Delinea 300, Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley, Oregon, 2009, 14% abv, C$35 @ Legacy
This Pinot Noir is a Sokol Blosser Winery entry level product from the Willamette Valley in Dundee, Oregon. As the name infers, it’s grown at 300m elevation. Medium garnet core moving to a thick and pale ruby rim, this wine … Continue reading
Wineries of BC – Oliver, Black Sage Road, Golden Mile…
Today, our third day of wineries, we visited such an array. Starting with La Stella, the sister winery to Le Vieux Pin, I was completely smitten with the wine geeky tasting room manager. He ‘spoke my language’ – telling us … Continue reading
Old Vine Zinfandel, Bonanza, Rustico Farm & Cellars, Golden Mile Bench, Okanagan Valley, BC, 2009, 14.3% abv, $30
Rustico is a ‘western themed’ winery and slightly kitschy. Isabella’s Poke? Threesome? If you have to rely on the kitsch to sell your wine… I will say it’s interesting that they grow Zinfandel as there are so few places growing it … Continue reading
A dip into the US at Oroville – Okanogon Winery, Copper Mountain and back into Osoyoos at Young + Wyse
Today was not a winery day, but we did hit a few in addition to enjoying the sun, beach, water, jet skis and a bbq steak dinner. We decided to take a dip down into the US at Oroville – … Continue reading
Nota Bene, Black Hills Estate Winery, Oliver, British Columbia, 2007, 14.6% abv
When at Black Hills in 2012, I opted for the vertical Nota Bene tasting of the 2007 – 2010 Meritage blends. These wines and the winery have quite a history. Originally owned by two couples, one couple left after … Continue reading
Wineries of BC – Westbank, Kelowna, Summerland and Oliver
Today we spent a lovely day touring the wineries of Oliver. Earlier in June we spent time while I was here for work taking in the wineries of Summerland where we visited Silk Scarf (and I purchased a lovely red … Continue reading
NK’MIP Cellars, Riesling, British Columbia VQA, Okanagan Valley, 2010, 13% abv, C$19
We arrived at Spirit Ridge in Nk’mip and as soon as the kids were happily ensconced at the pool, I pretty much ran to the winery. There was a $7 fee per participant for the (enjoyable) winery tour. I hadn’t … Continue reading
Gran Sangre de Toro, Torres, Reserva, Catalunya DO, Spain, 2007, 14% abv, C$16
This wine from Catalunya in northeastern Spain is comprised of 60% Garnacha, 25% Mazuelo and 15% Syrah and yes, it’s a Miguel Torres wine – the famed Torres whose wineries are renowned in Spain, Chile and California. Boasting a deep garnet … Continue reading
Stickleback Red, Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz, Dolcetto, Lagreine, Langhorne Creek and Limestone Coast, Southern Australia, 2009, C$17
Available in BC at your local government liquor store, here’s an interesting blended table wine. The Cabernet Sauvignon and Shiraz offer structure, the Dolcetto brightness and acidity and the Lagreine spice and tannin. This wine is made from grapes that … Continue reading
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