Tag Archives: Wine

Le Vieux Pin The Equinoxe Series

Posted on October 7, 2012 by

34070 73rd and Black Sage Rd Oliver, B.C. V0H 1T0 ” Equinoxe: equal day, equal night. Equal old world, equal new world.” The Equinoxe label  from Le Vieux Pin is a very limited production series, with total production ranging from … Continue reading →

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Painted Rock Estate Winery

Posted on September 23, 2012 by

Painted Rock Estate Winery 400 Smythe Drive Penticton BC, Canada, V2A 8W6 The Wines 2011 Chardonnay $26.70 This Chardonnay is a great food wine. The oak does not overwhelm on this wine because of its nice restrained use. I wish … Continue reading →

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Nebbiolo King of Piedmonte

Posted on September 20, 2012 by

  Nebbiolo Nebbiolo is considered to be one of the classic grape varieties of Italy. Nebbiolo is also the only grape grown in the great Barolo and Barbaresco DOCG’s. In my next post, I will discuss the Barolo region and … Continue reading →

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Guess the BC Winery

Posted on April 26, 2012 by

We have spent the last few days in the Okanagan, doing barrel tasting and meeting wine makers. From the pictures below can you guess which vineyards or wineries we have visited ? We will be doing a series of blogs … Continue reading →

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New Website a and Twitter Group For BC Wine

Posted on December 15, 2011 by

There is a new website and twitter discussion group on BC Wine. The first posting is about inter provincial  wine shipping. Check it out at http://bcwinechat.com/  This discussions have been great so far. Join in a learn more about the … Continue reading →

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Vintage Barolos or pour and they will come

Posted on January 28, 2011 by

There are wines that burn their way into your taste memory and turn rational analysis on its head. Somewhat like the magic of a great work of art, or the heartbreak of an exquisitely performed opera.  Try to bear this … Continue reading →

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Marketing Graffitti and Argentine Wine

Posted on December 17, 2010 by

  What does graffiti have to do with wines?  We will get there in a minute or two. There are two new wines from Argentina listed at the LCB and some local stores. This is not normally noteworthy. The way … Continue reading →

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Wine and Climate Change or don’t sell the ranch quite yet

Posted on December 14, 2010 by

Dad, I don’t know what you’ve heard about global warming, but it looks like we might be making a mistake selling the ranch. I know cattle prices are down and all, but apparently a rock ranch might have some value … Continue reading →

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Ode To Terrior and Tasting Notes

Posted on November 18, 2010 by

  I hate tasting notes. Okay, maybe that’s too harsh. I dislike tasting notes – intensely. Actually, I’ve written hundreds of tasting notes. I’ve written them on restaurant coasters, on the back of business cards, on program guides, and on … Continue reading →

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Wines of the Week

Posted on November 14, 2010 by

Castillo de Monseran, Grenacha, Carinena DO Spain $9.99 An excellent wine for the price point. Typical Grenache flavors of red berry fruit with some black cherry Very juicy, a little spicy with good acidity, easy to drink. Good food wine. … Continue reading →

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1982 Vignaveja: An Elegant Old Vintage

Posted on November 12, 2010 by

  Old wines are always something of a mystery. Case in point, the bottle of 1982 Vignaveja we’re about to uncork. What is going to happen when I open this vintage? Will it be dead, oxidized, or will it be … Continue reading →

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A Litte Bit About Grenache

Posted on November 3, 2010 by

You gave to feel sorry for poor Grenache. It has an identity problem and very rarely gets any billing.This grape is a little wild and some times you don’t even know when you are drinking it. Grenache Noir, as it … Continue reading →

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House Wine Tastings

Posted on October 30, 2010 by

HOUSE WINE TASTINGS The other night, I attended  one of the tastings hosted by the ladies of House Wines. Their event was a great value with 12 wines on offer for forty dollars. If you are a Wine and Spirit … Continue reading →

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1982 Vignaveja: An Elegant Old Vintage

Posted on April 15, 2009 by

Old wines are always something of a mystery. Case in point, the bottle of 1982 Vignaveja we’re about to uncork. What is going to happen when I open this vintage? Will it be dead, oxidized, or will it be a … Continue reading →

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Wine Meets Chocolate: Taste Sensation of the Year

Posted on April 1, 2009 by

Where on earth has almost a year gone. We’ve both been away and busier than ever. But thought we’d start getting back in touch with everyone by passing along something fun to get your day going. Hot off the wire! … Continue reading →

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