I enjoy a little mayhem in my life, I also like wine. Mayhem wine is one of my very favourites because, first and foremost, it is so good, and second, it is one of the best priced #BCwines I’ve come across in a long time. Full disclosure these just happen to be varietals that I … Read more #ShiptoSip with Mayhem Wines
Wine of the Month: From our Noble Series, this signature single-varietal is a standout. Our 2018 Pinot Grigio is made in a dry Italian style with fruit-forward notes of crisp lemon, grapefruit, and Asian pear.
Sonoma Collection is the brainchild of Ned Hill who also owns La Prenda VineyardsManagement in Sonoma County. Beginning in 2008, La Prenda now farms more than 30 estate properties covering over 900 acres.
We have carefully selected some incredible wines that say Passion! this Valentine’s Day. More than a jug of wine, a loaf of bread and thou! We think these wines will make your blood pump and your toes curl, of course it helps if you have someone special to share your passion with but we can only make suggestions on wine pairing with our personal recommendations, other pairings are up to you!
2018 Petit Rouge Le Vieux Pin Oliver, BC $22.99 This Le Vieux Pin entry-level wine is a blend of Syrah, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. Garnet red in colour with medium-deep intensity. The nose opens with aromas of pepper, blackberry, cherry, earth, vanilla and spice. Good balance with medium body. Pleasing on the palate with flavours … Read more Wednesday Wine Reviews by @Sam_WineTeacher
An old favourite and a #FavouriteThings Holiday Gift Suggestion for you from Bench 1775. Consistently good wines. Whether you are looking for full bodied wine to pair with your favourite comfort food dishes or you have the patience to wait for an occasion that calls for a delightful Rosé then these suggestions will be just what you’re looking for.
Township 7 is delighted to be awarded the Trophy for Best Canadian Sparkling Wine last week at The Champagne and Sparkling Wine World Championships in London, England for Seven Stars Polaris 2016 Sparkling Wine.
Limited Edition Holiday Vertical & Winemakers Sets Are Here Now that the grapes are tucked into the barrels, stainless tanks and concrete fermenters, the season of giving has really set in for us here at CheckMate. As we dip into our library, dust off our gift-wrapping station and set it up with stickers, ribbons and … Read more Exclusive Limited Edition Holiday Vertical & Winemakers Sets from CheckMate
Okanagan winemakers, Michal and Martina Mosny met with me at Murchies Tea & Coffee house last spring when they were visiting Victoria. I looked up from my laptop and was struck by how they’re both animated by youthful energy, a kind of hopefulness, tempered by Old World grace. Although it’s been seven years since they left their boutique winery in Slovakia, close to Dolna Krupa, a village where Beethoven is believed to have written the haunting, “For Elise,” they still are accompanied by a lovely European charm.
Day Three and it falls on a #WineWednesday. That seems apropos for the legend that was Harry McWatters. Dubbed the “godfather” of BC Wine meant with great respect for this pioneer of the British Columbia wine industry.