Category Archives: Winery Review

NK’MIP Cellars, Riesling, British Columbia VQA, Okanagan Valley, 2010, 13% abv, C$19

Posted on August 18, 2012 by winellama

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

Posted on August 10, 2012 by winellama

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%

Posted on August 5, 2012 by winellama

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

Posted on July 30, 2012 by winellama

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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