I had the pleasure of meeting Rob and Denise of Camelot Vineyards Estate Winery back in late October 2012. The weather was dull and dreary, but Rob and Denise’s welcoming personalities made the atmosphere so much warmer. The vineyard and winery, located on East Kelowna Road, is part of Kelowna’s “Fab Five” wineries. The Fab …
Cabernet Franc…Cabernet Franc. The grape varietal that wants to be popular, but just can’t seem to make it. The grape varietal that adds structure and a backbone in blends, but just can’t seem to “make it” among world wine drinkers. What’s with that anyway? That being said, I know a number of vineyards which grow …
Hello Wine Lovers! I’m going to lure you into the wine store with a good reason. Try the 2010 Bordeaux Blanc ‘La Grande Cuvee’ from Vins & Vignobles Dourthe. Go. Okay, for those of you who are still sitting in front of your screens reading this, I shall continue. I shall ask you a few …
A few weeks ago, my partner picked up a bottle of 2010 Cline Zinfandel for us to have with our Carne Asada while we were away sailing the San Juan Islands out of Bellingham Bay in Washington. Prior to this sailing trip, actually going out and buying a bottle of Zinfandel was not on the …
Selling for $14.99 at BC Liquor Stores, and perfectly paired with seared Calvados-infused pork chops, roasted rosemary and garlic potatoes, and spicy cashew green beans, this Oliver-based Riesling was a pretty big hit at dinner on September 22, 2012. Every single guest agreed that this off dry Riesling from the Okanagan was one that they …
The Demystified Vine 