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Category Archives: BC
Tantalus, Chardonnay, Okanagan Valley VQA, Kelowna, BC, 2010, 14.2% abv
Purchased in February 2013 at the winery in Kelowna on a beautifully sunny late winter’s day, this wine was part of a case I was lucky to snag following the venerable Jancis Robinson’s declaration of the 2008 Tantalus Old Vines … Continue reading
Posted in BC, Chardonnay, WHITE
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Silkscarf, Shiraz Reserve, Summerland, Okanagan Valley, 2007, 14% abv
Located in the Okanagan Valley’s picturesque town of Summerland, we visited this winery in 2012 and have been saving this bottle for a suitably appreciative crowd. One surfaced tonight in the form of parents who made us a beautiful dinner … Continue reading
Posted in BC, RED, Shiraz / Syrah
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Riesling, Orofino Winery, Similkameen Valley VQA, BC, 2011, 11.8% abv, C$22
“Don’t you find the winters a little cold and lonely out here in the Similkameen?” we naively asked co-owner Virginia Weber. “Are you absolutely kidding? You’re talking to a Saskatchewan girl,” was the response. Fair enough – I mean, she … Continue reading
Posted in BC, Riesling, WHITE
Tagged 2011, BC, Canadian wine, Orofino WInery, riesling, Similkameen Valley VQA, white wine
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Laughing Stock Pinot Gris, Naramata Bench, Okanagan Valley, BC, 2012, 13.9%, C$22
This is no laughing matter. After attending the Wine Bloggers’ Conference of North America in June, I decided to visit Laughing Stock Winery. Although I’d heard about them for years, I had never actually tried any of their wines. Lo … Continue reading
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Desert Hills, Gewurztraminer, Okanagan Valley, BC VQA, Canada, 2011, 13.35% abv, C$22.90
It’s summer and I’m looking for one of those not-so-ubiquitous, but commonly nicknamed ‘summer sippers’ to have post-work. The only cold stuff in the fridge is this Gewürztraminer from Desert Hills Estate Winery on the Black Sage Bench in the … Continue reading
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Rosé, Clos du Soleil, Similkameen Valley VQA, Okanagan, BC, 2012, 12.5% abv.
Another purchase from a recent trip to the Similkameen and given my extreme jet lag on this hot summer day, I’ve decided it’s a great way to recover from cross-Atlantic flights. Clear and bright, medium salmon with even and light … Continue reading
Posted in BC, Cabernet Sauvignon / Blends, ROSE
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Howling Bluff, Sauvignon Blanc Semillon, VQA Okanagan Valley, 13.4% abv, 2012 (C$19.90)
I want this woman’s life. It’s true. If my father owned an award winning Naramata Bench winery in BC’s Okanagan Valley, well …let’s just say it’s a rather safe bet I’d more-than-likely be off living the life I dream of, … Continue reading
Posted in BC, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, WHITE
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Pinot Blanc, Clos du Soleil, Grower’s Series Chegwin & Baessler, Similkameen Valley VQA, BC, 2012, 12.1% abv, C$20++
Only 185 cases produced of this refreshing gem and we recently opened a bottle on a warm summer Vancouver evening to enjoy with friends. Clos du Soleil is one of my new favourite BC wineries – I have developed a … Continue reading
Posted in BC, Pinot Blanc, WHITE
Tagged 2012, BC, biodynamic, Canada, Clos du Soleil, Grower's Series Chegwin & Baessler, Pinot Blanc, Similkameen Valley VQA, white wine
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Table 1006 – The Last Supper
Look in the dictionary for ‘grace under pressure’ and you’ll find a picture of Chef Francine Parker right there. In December 2012, I was fortunate to be the first invited back to Chef Parker’s Table 1006 following extensive renovations. How … Continue reading
Posted in BC, Restaurants/Cellars
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Capella, Clos du Soleil, White Wine/Vin Blanc, Keremeos, BC, Canada, 2010, 12.6% abv
Clos du Soleil is a Similkameen Valley winery nestled into the base of the sun warmed cliffs in Keremeos, BC. A biodynamic winery, they’re owned by several friends and investors who work together to bring their wines to BC. When … Continue reading
Posted in BC, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, WHITE
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