Pinot at the Airport: Hospices of Sonoma Tasting and Auction (May 3rd)

It's not everyday that a wine tasting lands at the airport.Want to see what Pinot Noir of the 2007 Vintage has to offer and do good at the same time?The Hospices of Sonoma holds a number of events over the week-end including a tasting and auction Saturday afternoon, May 3rd...

'Le Jardin de Charlotte', A Standout Pinot Noir, You know Burgundy

Described as the first installment of 'Wasserman Cuvee', Le Jardin de Charlotte (2006) is the result of a collaboration between Burgundy evangelist Becky Wasserman and her son Peter plus an A-List of local producers.  According to Morrell Wines, they count F. Mungier, M....

80% Pinot Noir, Back to the Loire with Cheverny 'Le Pressoir'

One could spend days and weeks following the Loire River and besides watching the river flow making stops at the many wineries that make their home by its side.  Indie producer, Michel Gendrier gave us the Chenerny 'Le Pressoir' (2005).  Mostly Pinot Noir with 20%...

Harvest 2007...Behind the Scenes...with Olson Ogden Winery Blog

At Olson Ogden Winery, they don't make just average juice, they make great wines, mostly Syrah and since 2005 Pinot Noir.They prove it by offering their 'behind the scenes' notes on the 2007 Harvest on Olson Ogden Wines, their fresh off the press Blog.

A little Chardonnay in your Mark West 'Pinot Noir'... thank Alex Cose

I encountered and tasted both the Mark West 'Pinot Noir' and the Avalon 'Cabernet Sauvignon' but did not realize until today that they shared a common thread with Peter Michael wines, winemaker Alex Cose. It might sound heretical or feel like high treason to...

Wild Goose Vineyards in Okanagan Falls

The Wild Goose Winery, established by the Kruger Family, sits on 10 acres of rolling hills just South of Okanagan Falls. First planted in 1983, the Wild Goose vineyards were not used for the Krugers’ own wines until 1990. Since then, the winery has gained significant...

Tinhorn Creek: In the Wine Capital of Canada

 Tinhorn Creek Estate winery has been a fixture on the western side of the Okanagan Valley since its opening in 1995 (to this date, I can remember vividly the salmon-stuffed grape leaves served at the opening reception). The winery building is stately, with a well-lit...

Pyramid Aged Wine?

At Summerhill, tradition meets the mystical to create a winery experience that is somewhat out of the ordinary. Visitors may try some of Summerhill’s many wines in the wine shop before heading out on one of the many tours that are conducted throughout the day. The winery...

St. Hubertus: One of the Okanagan's Finest Wineries

Located on a bend in Chute Lake Road along Okanagan Lake is St. Hubertus Estate Winery, a charming hillside site with a recently unfortunate history. The original winery buildings, dating back to the early 19th century burned to the ground in the Okanagan Mountain Park fire...

Get Your Hands On Some Limited Wines

Just down the street from Wild Goose Vineyards is Stag’s Hollow Winery. Calgary natives Larry Gerelus and Linda Pruegger, who were enchanted with the Okanagan Valley early on, founded it just over 10 years ago. The winery is quaint, and produces smaller quantities of each...

Silver Sage Winery: For the Sweet Tooth

Silver Sage winery is located in a monstrous house along the old Okanagan river channel. The winery exterior is almost park-like, with manicured lawns, flowerbeds and willow trees along the riverbank. A regal iron gate marks the entrance to the facility’s long drive. There...

Noble Ridge

This winery  still smells new -not enough to boggle your senses when tasting, however. Noble Ridge Winery sits, fittingly, atop a ridge that runs east-west, with slopes to the north and south.The tasting room features a fantastic view of Vaseaux lake and the valley...