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Cellars Can Blau Kia 2009
If you’ve ever bought a home, you’ve certainly practiced the mantra “Location, location, location.” It’s as true in real estate as it is in vineyards – it’s all about the location. It’s true that some suburbs and some vineyards are exceptionally pricy – sometimes undeservedly so. And it’s also true that often just outside the...
R Wines Skulls 2008
Look directly at the label and tell me what you see. A man falling from a tree? Or a human skull? Step back and take another boo. You don’t even need to have been drinking to be mesmerized by this artistic illusion, an illustration by artist Istvan Orosz titled Ship of Fools. However, be...
Robin Ridge Winery Gamay Noir 2009
In 1996, Tim Cottrill and his wife Caroline purchased their rocky, weed-ridden ridge in the Similkameen Valley and after couple of years clearing and working a former hayfield, planted grapes. They sold their fruit to other local wineries for years before deciding to go out on their own.
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Château des Charmes Gamay Noir Droit, St. David’s Bench Vineyard
Way back in 1982, Château des Charmes' founder Paul-Michel Bosc was pioneering clonal selection research at his vineyard in Niagara-on-the-Lake. When walking through the vines, he noticed a single Gamay Noir vine that exhibited some interesting and unique characteristics. Most noticeably to the eye, the vine shoots grew upright (droit is upright in French). ...
Les Ligeriens Rosé d’Anjou 2010
I think this Labour Day weekend proves, at least on the south coast, that summer is still in full swing. And as such, I have no problem recommending Rosé past Labour Day (not that there’s anything wrong with that).
Lake Breeze Vineyards Pinot Blanc 2010
While the shortening days creep towards the equimox, I work to stretch these last rays of sunshine summer. One way to drink in Naramata’s summer is with Lake Breeze Pinot Blanc.
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Fairview Cellars Madcap Red 2008
Tucked into the north end of the Golden Mile benches, on some particularly choice dirt (part of the Reed Creek alluvial fan), and between the driving range and the first hole of the Fairview Mountain Golf Course you’ll come across Fairview Cellars. But don’t take a road trip to “The Wine Capital of Canada” and...
Mont Tauch Growers Reserve 2008
Thank you Mr. Sun! We appreciate you making a warmly welcomed (though long overdue) return to kick off Victoria Day long weekend. I anticipate many BBQ’s will be dusted off and gassed up over the next few days. And today’s DRINK will make an excellent buddy to all those barbequed burgers.
Blue Mountain Vineyard Gold Label Brut NV
Mother’s Day. If you’re wondering how to treat the dear mother figure in your life this Sunday, take it from a mom. Remember this one word – sparklers.
