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A Triumvirate of Pinots from BC’s Red Rooster Winery_PR SAMPLE
Have you tried the wines from BC’s Red Rooster Winery lately? This winery has been around for over 25 years, located on the Naramata Bench. Check out the new wine labels for the winery. I quite like the watercolour-like texture of the rooster. I received three bottles of “Pinots” from the winery: a Pinot Gris, Pinot Noir, and a blend...
by mywinepal17 viewsbcokanaganpinot-blancpinot-grispinot-noirvqa - news
Quick Review: BC’s Township 7 Viognier and Rose 2025_PR SAMPLE
More 2025 vintage BC white and rosé wines are being released, just in time for summer. I received a Viognier and a rosé wine from Township 7 Vineyards & Winery. Viognier and rosé wines seem to be quite popular with BC wineries this year, as I’ve received and tasted many of them recently. But now, let me tell you about...
by mywinepal19 viewsbcokanaganrosesyrahviogniervqa - news
Time to Sparkle with Blue Grouse Estate Winery Wines_PR SAMPLE
Have you ever heard of a sparkling wine called Charme de l’ile, Island Charm in English? It is not a wine from France. It is from Vancouver Island and can only be made on Vancouver Island using Island grapes. Just like Champagne can only be made in the Champagne region of France. Charme is also a nod to the method...
by mywinepal16 viewsbcokanagansparklingvancouver-islandvqabacchus - news
Two Big Red Wines from BC’s Gold Hill Winery_PR SAMPLE
For the past few articles, I’ve been writing about white, aromatic wines and sparkling wines for the summer. But there is more than bright, white, and sparkling wines for the summer. Think red wines for the BBQ. Today I have two red wines coming from the Okanagan’s Gold Hill Winery. They have an excellent reputation for big red wines. The...
by mywinepal19 viewsbccabernet-sauvignonfood-and-wine-pairingokanagansyrahvqa - news
Two Hester Creek Estate Winery 2025 Pinots_PR SAMPLE
BC wineries are quite accomplished at producing quality, aromatic white wines. I have two aromatic white wines from the Okanagan coming from the Pinot Blanc and Pinot Gris grapes. They are the Hester Creek Estate Winery Old Vine Pinot Blanc and Pinot Gris wines from the 2025 vintage. 2025 was a fantastic vintage for BC Okanagan wines. The white wines...
by mywinepal16 viewsbcokanaganpinot-blancpinot-grisvqabcvqa - news
A Pasta Dinner with Fort Berens Estate Winery Chardonnay 2025 Accompaniment_PR SAMPLE
What BC wine would you have with a sechetti (parachute) pasta stuffed with ground chicken and bacon, served in a creamy rosé sauce? One option is a Rose wine, but another valid option would be a Chardonnay. Today I had this pasta dish with a glass of Lillooet’s Fort Berens Estate Winery Chardonnay 2025. Fort Beren’s wines are now certified...
by mywinepal18 viewsbcchardonnaylillooetsustainabilityveganvqa - news
Let’s Compare Two 2025 BC Okanagan Viognier_PR SAMPLE
As I recently tasted two Okanagan Viognier wines from the 2025 vintage, I thought it may be interesting to compare and contrast between the two wines. Terroir of course can affect the aromas and flavours, but also the winemaker’s methods of vinification. The two wines I tasted were the Hester Creek Estate Winery Viognier 2025 and the other is the...
by mywinepal16 viewsbcokanaganviogniervqabcvqabcwine - news
Hester Creek Estate Winery: Two More Aromatic BC White Wines for Summer_PR SAMPLE
My last article was on two aromatic wines from Blasted Church Vineyards. I tasted their Viognier and Sauvignon Blanc. Today I tasted two more aromatic BC white wines, but this time from Hester Creek Estate Winery. I tasted their Hester Creek Estate Winery Viognier 2025 and Hester Creek Estate Winery Riesling 2025. It will be interesting to compare the styles...
by mywinepal16 viewsbcokanaganrieslingviogniervqabcvqa - news
Two Rose Wines From BC’s Hester Creek’s 2025 Vintage_PR SAMPLE
We are having wonderful summertime sunny weather, and it is a great time to review two BC rosé wines for you. I have Hester Creek Estate Winery’s Rosé Pinot Noir 2025 and Rosé Cabernet Franc 2025. Many people know about rosé wine being made from Pinot Noir grapes, but not too many know that Cabernet Franc also makes an excellent...
by mywinepal16 viewsbccabernet-francokanaganpinot-noirrosevqa - news
Celebrate Sunny Weather With Township 7 Provenance Series Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Gris 2025_PR SAMPLE
With our brilliant blue sky, green leaves on our trees opening, and robins singing, it is time to enjoy BC white wines. Here are two that I received from Township 7 Vineyards & Winery; their Provenance Series, Blue Terrace Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc 2025 and their Provenance Series Pinot Gris 2025. 2025 was a fantastic year for BC grapes and winemaking...
by mywinepal31 viewsbcokanaganpinot-grissauvignon-blancvqabcvqa - news
Reflections on Winemaker & GM at Gold Hill Winery Val Tait
Gold Hill Estate Winery is the featured winery on Wine Club Canada this month so it seemed an ideal time to share with you Reflections on Winemaker Val Tait. But just before we get into that, just in case you don’t read right to the end, here is a link to Wine Club Canada if ... Read more The post Reflections on Winemaker & GM at Gold Hill Winery Val Tait first appeared on My VanCity .
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