#WelcomeBack Okanagan Crush Pad Wineries
Come for a visit, check out our expanded tastings, and enjoy any one of our flights for our promotional fee of $20 until the end of August.
Gamay
Wednesday Wine Reviews by @Sam_WineTeacher
This COVID-19 isolation provided the perfect excuse to delve into the cellar and pull out some wines that I have been hanging on to. 2017 Rosé * Singletree Abbotsford, BC $17.30 This impressive rosé, made from 100% organic pinot noir, is pale cherry red with medium-light intensity. The nose opens with a medley of red … Read more
Winemaker’s Thoughts on BC Harvest 2019 – Guest Post from Julian Park
Yields were down but the quality of the fruit was excellent. The winemakers expect 2019 to produce delicious lower alcohol, bright acidity wines. This first article highlights the harvest for the Okanagan Valley and Shuswap Regions of British Columbia.
Okanagan Falls and Skaha Lake Spring Release Wine Tasting 2019
The Heart of Wine Country boasts 14 award winning member wineries. “From the shores of Skaha Lake to the tip of Vaseux Lake member wineries offer visitors spectacular scenery, unsurpassed winery experiences, and of course, exceptional wines.
Wine Reviews: Three Gamays, Two Rieslings
2017 Gamay Rust Winery Oliver, BC $23.00 Initially, I was devastated to find out that Mount Boucherie no longer offered Gamay as it was a favourite of mine. Fortunately, the news was not as bad as it first appeared. The new owners also owned Rust Winery (located on the former Rustico site) and decided to … Read more
Hey, Hey, Gamay
If you are fan of Pinot Noir (and if you’re not, you should be) you should try Gamay Noir wines. It is safe to say that Gamay has not gotten the recognition it deserves. Wines labeled PTG (Passe-Tout-Grains) are a blend of Pinot Noir and Gamay. Gamay Noir is the smooth, fruity, juicy grape … Read more