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Tasting B.C. Pinot Noir 2013s With One From Carneros #30
Continue ReadingA tasting here of some rare B.C. Pinots from Vancouver Island, Naramata Sub-GI and Kelowna along with one from a B.C. “virtual winery”, contrasted with a classic from Carneros. Name of Wine Price Quality Rating #1 Emerald Coast Pinot Noir 2013 $20.00 C ~ 86 #2 Black Cloud Cumulus -Nimbus Pinot Noir 2013 $45.00 C+ […]
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My Picks – Red Burgundy/Pinot Noir @VanWineFest 2020|Best of Show/New & Noteworthy
Continue ReadingOnce again the Vancouver International Wine Festival provided an enormous opportunity to taste a wide range of wines from around the globe all in one room, as well as attend a wide spectrum of specialized wine events and have the opportunity to meet some of the wine world’s leading personalities. Having a focus specifically on […]
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Red Burgundy & Pinot Noir Preview Guide – VIWF 2020
Continue ReadingThe 2020 Vancouver International Wine Festival runs this year from February 22 to March 1. If red Burgundy and pinot noir hold a special interest for you, this year’s festival offers a unique opportunity to compare and contrast pinot noirs from several New World pinot noir regions as well as from the Mother Of Them All […]
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Tasting B.C. Pinot Noir 2011s Plus One From Oregon #29
Continue ReadingWines from Naramata, Summerland, Kaleden, Oregon & Kelowna 2011 was a very cool vintage in the Okanagan with a wet Spring delaying bud break and flowering but it was compensated for by a warm September and October. Overall, pinot noirs in B.C. from this year tended to be lower in alcohol, a little less concentrated […]
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2017s: Reviews & Notes – Chic Fille Tasting
Continue ReadingChic Fille Pinot Noirs at Caffe La Tana Always keen to discover and taste new B.C. pinot noirs I found the invite to a JoieFarm Chic Fille tasting at Caffe La Tana, (a small cafe gem & 2 nights a week wine bar on Commercial Drive) to be pure catnip. JoieFarm Makes Small Batch Chic […]
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Tasting B.C. Pinot Noir 2012s With 1 from New Zealand #28
Continue ReadingPinot Noirs: Summerland, Naramata, Kelowna, Oliver & Lake Country Focused fruit, pomegranate, excellent balance – BG Cherry, watermelon, jasmine, dried strawberry – EU Warm earth, Mediterranean herbs, plum – AKG #1 Bench 1775 Pinot Noir – 2012 13.3% Overall Quality Rating: C- ~ 84 Price: $29.00 Eye LC: Garnet – Brown. BG: Pale, Garnet rim. AKG: […]
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Emandare Vineyard
Continue ReadingThis profile is taken from a book-in-progress that I am writing about pinot noir in British Columbia. As well as examining where B.C. fits into the world of pinot noir, technical details of vineyard management and winemaking, one of the book’s main components will be the story of the grape at every pinot noir producing winery […]
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B.C. Pinot Noir 2010s Panel Reviewed – Okanagan, Similkameen & Cowichan Valleys Vs. Carneros #27
Continue ReadingWines From the Okanagan, Similkameen & Cowichan Valleys Meet One From Carneros EU: Wild Rose, potpourri, tangerine, sweet spice AKG: spicy, floral, nasturtium, cherry notes in ending BG: Very silky mouth feel, floral/violets, plum, cherry #1 Niche Pinot Noir 2010 11.8% Overall Quality Rating: C+ to B- ~ 89 Overall Value Rating: C+ to B- […]
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VIWF 2017 “Must Taste” Canadian Pinot Noirs
Continue Reading“Must Taste” Canadian Pinot Noir – Vancouver International Wine Festival There will be hundreds of wines competing for your attention in the tasting room but if you are looking to taste some world class Canadian pinot noirs, here is the short list of pinot noirs that should not be missed and why. Kelowna, West Kelowna, […]
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VIWF 2017 Preview – Canadian Pinot Noir Part 3
Continue ReadingTasting 50 Quality Canadian Pinot Noirs in One Room The 2017 Vancouver International Wine Festival runs from February 11-19 and offers pinotphiles a special opportunity to taste some outstanding pinot noirs from both British Columbia and Ontario. Thus far confirmed, thirty-two wineries (including four from Ontario) will be pouring fifty different pinot noirs. Many […]
