Wednesday Wine Reviews with @Sam_WineTeacher

2023 Pinot Gris Blue Grouse Duncan, BC $29.99 Golden straw colour with medium-minus intensity.  The nose is fruity and pleasant with aromas of apple, apricot peel, citrus, delicate notes of pear and pineapple, and minerality, with a steely undertone.  Good balance.  Full on the palate with flavours reflecting the nose and a medium-plus finish.  A … Read more

From the Cellar with @Sam_WineTeacher

In addition to the weekly wine review and the various other, usually wine-related, articles I write for My Van City, I am including a new one that will appear from time to time.  I’m calling it, ‘From the Cellar’. It will be much like the wine reviews, except that it will feature wines that have … Read more

Spring Releases | Okanagan Crush Pad | Haywire Collection

Haywire offers pure, lively, wines that reflect the unique cool climate terroir of  Canada’s Okanagan Valley. Founded in 2009, “haywire” is an old Canadianism that refers to the wire used for baling hay.

Spring Releases | Okanagan Crush Pad | Narrative Wines

Narrative is a collection of wines that tells the story of what is most exciting about the Okanagan Valley. Featured are the new spring releases from Okanagan Crush Pad.

Deck the Halls with Okanagan Crush Pad

The holidays are upon us and so is a string of festive offerings from Okanagan Crush Pad. The winery is bringing back the highly requested Winter Wine Experience, with bookings available in both November and December.