2019 #FavouriteThings Holiday Gift Suggestions – Eau Vivre Winery
Small producers tend to strive for quality and Eau Vivre is no exception. Their name, which translates to ‘Drink Life’, reflects this quest for quality. Sam Hauck
Similkameen
2019 #FavouriteThings Holiday Gift Suggestions – Vanessa Vineyards
Right now you can save 10% until December 15 (including boxes sets, excluding Members exclusives) while quantities last with free shipping within BC for orders of 12 bottles. That’s a deal worth looking into.
2019 #FavouriteThings Holiday Gift Suggestions – Untangled Craft Cider and Row Fourteen Restaurant by Klippers
For our #FavouriteThings Holiday Gift Suggestions we are recommending two different gifts; one the gift of Untangled Craft Cider and two; the gift of great dining with a Gift Certificate from Row Fourteen. Can’t decide – choose both!
Corcelettes Harvest update and 2017 Meritage released today!
Harvest 2019 is in full swing and we are happy to announce that our 2017 Meritage is officially released, available only online and at our wine shop. This special blend is hand crafted by Charlie- he began making this wine while pruning in the early spring of 2017.
#FavouriteThings – Autumn Wine Touring and Tasting in BC Wine Country
Don’t let September slip by without making a trek to the Similkameen my #FavouriteThings list of wineries you should be visiting in Keremeos and Cawston.
A curated tasting with Bench 1775 Winemaker Valeria Tait
Before we began our tasting we took some time to stroll the grounds and vineyards. The vines are amazingly close and it is interesting to take the opportunity to do a little exploring.
Row Fourteen by Klippers – a welcome new restaurant in the Similkameen
Offering the most fabulous of dishes featuring their organic fruits and vegetables in season supplemented with at least two meat dishes, local and ethically sourced. Home baked breads and delicious desserts round out the culinary options at this brand new restaurant.
Summer update from Corcelettes- Sheep, vineyards, and dinner events!
We’ve planted 4.5 acres on our beautiful new (and extremely STEEP) “Sunshot Vineyard” -Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Syrah- with a plan to plant more Cabernet Franc next year as well.
Continuing on our Journey to the Similkameen a stop at Clos du Soleil Winery
The Similkameen is all about the individual site with differing climates and winds, often too much wind. Every vineyard differs from the next. At Clos du Soleil the vineyard has been organic for the past ten years with biodynamic practises contributing to soil health.
Corcelettes Santé Sparkling Wine Release and Heads Up On Wines Nearly Sold Out!
Some more inside information? I saw Charlie counting our Cabernet Franc barrels last week, and it looks as though we have enough to make a Micro Lot of 70 cases single varietal this fall! Club Corcelettes members will each be receiving 3 bottles of our inaugural 2017 Cabernet Franc with their fall package, so if you’ve thought about joining our Club, here’s just another awesome reason to do so.