It’s an odd mix of relief, elation, crushing fatigue, and thankfulness that befalls winery owners, managers, winemakers and cellar hands when they know that they have harvested and crushed the very last cluster of grapes. I imagine the feeling would most closely resemble … [Read more...] about Wild Goose Vineyards Celebrates 2012’s Crush
Wine Regions
Recline Ridge, Shuswap Specialists
Graydon Ratzlaff, Proprietor of Recline Ridge Winery, has a message for wine drinkers everywhere. “Recline Ridge, and in fact all of the Shuswap wineries, are not just another excellent BC product. We have unique growing conditions in this area, which … [Read more...] about Recline Ridge, Shuswap Specialists
Authentic Wines at Fairview Cellars
When describing the experience and the wines of Fairview Cellars, there is one word that comes immediately to mind...authentic, meaning. “Of undisputed origin, genuine; or, made or done in the traditional or original way”. One could say this describes Bill Eggert, … [Read more...] about Authentic Wines at Fairview Cellars
Gehringer brothers Riesling – The Ultimate Food Wine
Riesling is good for you. Here’s why, according to Walter Gehringer: “Riesling has an acidity that really stimulates the salivary glands. Somewhere in our lives we were all told to chew our food 40 times before you swallow, to grind it up with your teeth to … [Read more...] about Gehringer brothers Riesling – The Ultimate Food Wine
Moraine Estate Winery – Producing Beautiful Wines
Family owned Moraine Estate Winery – named for the glacial terrain and dramatic white clay bluffs of the Naramata – is garnering rave reviews and awards in its debut year. “We focus on elegant, handcrafted wines,” says owner Oleg Aristarkhov, … [Read more...] about Moraine Estate Winery – Producing Beautiful Wines