CedarCreek Estate Winery is the winner of the ‘Canadian Winery of the Year’ title at the 2019 InterVin International Wine Awards, with more than 1,100 wines entered from 15 countries. This is the third ‘Canadian Winery of the Year’ title for CedarCreek, and the 2019 honour caps off a momentous year as CedarCreek celebrates some of the most noteworthy achievements in its 32-year history.
Late to start and cool to finish with moments of heat lending power and structure. Oh! And, nary a spark in sight. Rieslings remain happy in stück or clayver. Pinot noirs in barrel, ready for a long élevage. 2019 will be wines of ultimate elegance. But for now, we wait patiently.
Making superb German style wines that never disappoint. I am truly a big fan of this style of wine and especially the wines of Wild Goose Vineyards. Definitely some of our #FavouriteThings Holiday Gift Suggestions, just don’t ask me to pick just one!
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.
Mayhem Wines are definitely on my #FavouriteThings list of British Columbia Wines just because I love them. Why? All the MayhemWines I have tasted are typically BC flavourful, fruity, acidic, light without being too light, easy drinking, fun, great for pairing and sharing, and best of all really affordable.
Without hesitation I include their wines in our #FavouriteThings Holiday Gift Suggestions that I personally recommend. Here is the line-up of CedarCreek wines for your holiday gift giving. Just make sure you include yourself on your list!
Wild Goose Autumn Gold has previously been my “go to” Wild Goose wine. I love it still but sometimes a change is as good as a rest, although I will always have at least one bottle handy. Which one is this season’s favourite?
“We’re delighted to present our guests with a summer winemaker dinner series and to partner with exceptional wineries such as Phantom Creek Estates,” says Chef de Cuisine, Antonio Sotomayor.
The project will not be completed until 2020 but it was interesting to view in the construction stage. When we were there in May the amphitheatre was taking shape and the exterior patio next to the restaurant had just been completed.
Recently I had an opportunity to sit down with Mayhem Wines President, Terry Meyer Stone and Hospitality and Sales Co-ordinator Caley Fraser to chat about their new releases, where to buy them, and how their Club Mayhem differs from other wine clubs.