Recently, my colleague Brenda Latta and I stopped into St. Hubertus & Oak Bay Vineyards to have a little chat with Andy Gebert – one of the owners of the vineyard & winery. During our visit, we learned that they recently planted 6,000 brand new Chasselas vines in the back end of the vineyard. It …
Ever have those moments when you can say you love your job? I did when I tried the Loimer 2011 Grüner Veltliner from Kamptal. You pretty green label, you! This would be a wine I’d want to have available in ten years, but unfortunately, most wines nowadays aren’t made to age. So, as this is …
It has been a little while since I’ve written a post. Life has been busy enough to keep me away from my writing, which, in my humble opinion, means I’m too busy. I was hired to create and deliver a culinary course at Pacific Institute of Culinary Arts, and take it from me…that takes time. …
Pop quiz: How did Gray Monk Estate Winery get their name? Read on to find out, wine friends! Gray Monk Estate Winery is located in the Okanagan Valley of British Columbia. Established in 1972 by George and Trudy Heiss, Gray Monk has grown to be one of the most reliable wineries in BC for consistent …
Kanazawa Wines, out of Oliver, BC, released their first vintage in 2010 with only a red and sparkling wine. In a mere two vintages since then, Richard Kanazawa has grown his wine label to include a blended white (Nomu) and also a fantastic dessert wine called “Diamond Flower” made from 100% late harvest Pinot Blanc. …
The Demystified Vine 