Category Archives: BC

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

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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

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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

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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

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Blue Mountain, Brut, Methode Traditionnelle, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, NV, C$24

What better way to toast three sisters being back together after two years apart than to start with some Canadian sparkling wine. From the Okanagan Falls area located south of Penticton and north of Oliver in the Okanagan Valley, this sparkler … Continue reading

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Vindication Cellars, Rosé, Oliver, British Columbia, 2011, 13.5%

Summer is finally here and I’m relaxing on the balcony while five tired teenaged rugby playing girls and one happy 14 year old boy are in the living room. The timing is perfect to enjoy winemaker Jeff del Nin’s Vindication Cellars … Continue reading

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Vista d’Oro, Homestead Estate Cider, Langley Valley, British Columbia, 9.5% abv, C$17.50

It was a busy day at the Vista D’oro Winery today where I worked on Marechal Foch canopy management with Patrick. The hard work makes relaxing with some Vista D’oro Farmhouse Estate Cider extremely attractive. This is only 9.5% abv and … Continue reading

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