MyWinePal: A Pacific Northwest and a BC Pinot Gris to Enjoy TodayPR SAMPLE Here are two more white wines for you to enjoy, hoping to banish away the upcoming winter season.  Both wineries are from BC, but one of these wines use WA state fruit.  In 2024 we have a very bad …

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A Pacific Northwest and a BC Pinot Gris to Enjoy Today Here are two more white wines for you to enjoy, hoping to banish away the upcoming winter season.  Both wineries are from BC, but one of these wines use WA state fruit.  In 2024 we have a very bad cold winter snap that killed the majority of interior BC grape vines.  Fort Berens Estate Winery suffered vine loss, so for 2024 they brought in WA state grapes to produce this Pinot Gris Wine. 

A Pacific Northwest and a BC #PinotGris to Enjoy Today.
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A Pacific Northwest Sauvignon Blanc and a BC Rose to Enjoy Today Well, the really bad, rainy weather is not yet here, so I decided to taste a white and a rosé wine.  Red wines will come soon enough.  Today I have the Gold Hill Winery Cabernet Franc Rosé 2022 and the Township 7 Vineyards & Winery Interlude Sauvignon Blanc 2024, with the latter being made in BC, but using WA state grapes due to our terrible winter in 2024 which killed many grape vines in BC. 

A Pacific Northwest #SauvignonBlanc and a BC Rose to Enjoy Today.
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Two 2022 Reds from Fort Berens Estate Winery to Enjoy Earlier this summer, I had a chance to visit Fort Berens Estate Winery in Lillooet, BC.  I have admired their wines since they started, and I've been letting wine lovers know that they are producing excellent wines in Lillooet.  There are two wines that I did not have a chance to try on my visit.  Luckily, co-owner, Heleen Pannekoek…

Two 2022 Reds from Fort Berens Estate Winery to Enjoy.
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MyWinePal: My Last South Okanagan Stop to Taste Wines with La Stella Winery My last winery visit while I was staying in the Osoyoos area was the La Stella Winery.  I met with tasting room manager, Wade Martin, as he poured me their recent wine releases and discussed wines …

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My Last South Okanagan Stop to Taste Wines with La Stella Winery My last winery visit while I was staying in the Osoyoos area was the La Stella Winery.  I met with tasting room manager, Wade Martin, as he poured me their recent wine releases and discussed wines in general.  Their winery like other Okanagan wineries was affected by the 2024 winter blast.  Out of 70 acres of planted vines, they were forced to rip out just shy of 30 acres. 

My Last South #Okanagan Stop to Taste Wines with @LaStellaWinery.
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MyWinePal: Top 50 BC Wines Featuring 3 Wines from BC’s Vanessa Vineyard Vanessa Vineyard, located in the Similkameen Valley, may not be a well-known winery to many, but it should.  Winemaker, Howard Soon, joined Vanessa in 2017 after retiring from Sandhill Wines.  He h…

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Top 50 BC Wines Featuring 3 Wines from BC’s Vanessa Vineyard Vanessa Vineyard, located in the Similkameen Valley, may not be a well-known winery to many, but it should.  Winemaker, Howard Soon, joined Vanessa in 2017 after retiring from Sandhill Wines.  He has won over 100 awards for the wines he has crafted and has received the Order of Canada.  Recently there was the 2025 Top 50 BC Wine awards…

Top 50 BC Wines Featuring 3 Wines from BC's Vanessa Vineyard.
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MyWinePal: Talking With Mark Hopley, Winemaker, at Hester Creek Estate Winery in Oliver I had a wonderful visit at Hester Creek Estate Winery in Oliver, where head winemaker, Mark Hopley, took me behind the scenes to view the working harvest in the winery, to try tank samples, as well…

Great info. Talking With Mark Hopley, Winemaker, at @HesterCreekWinery in Oliver.
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Talking With Mark Hopley, Winemaker, at Hester Creek Estate Winery in Oliver I had a wonderful visit at Hester Creek Estate Winery in Oliver, where head winemaker, Mark Hopley, took me behind the scenes to view the working harvest in the winery, to try tank samples, as well as a few finished wines.  Here are a few of the things that Mark and I spoke about. The 2025 Harvest: A Year of Abundance…

Talking With Mark Hopley, Winemaker, at @HesterCreekWinery in Oliver.
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MyWinePal: Quick Review: Two Frizzante Wines from BC’s After 93 Vineyards & Estate WineryPR SAMPLE If you have not heard of After 93 Vineyards & Estate Winery, you are not alone.  It was also new to me.  But, it is owned by the same family that operates Bordertown Vineyards & Estate Wine…

My Quick Review: Two Frizzante Wines from BC's After 93 Vineyards & Estate Winery.
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Quick Review: Two Frizzante Wines from BC’s After 93 Vineyards & Estate Winery If you have not heard of After 93 Vineyards & Estate Winery, you are not alone.  It was also new to me.  But, it is owned by the same family that operates Bordertown Vineyards & Estate Winery in Osoyoos, BC.  In 1993, the Gill family embarked on a journey to Canada with the aspiration of forging a brighter future. 

Quick Review: Two Frizzante Wines from BC's After 93 Vineyards & Estate Winery.
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MyWinePal: Tasting the Wines from Adega on 45th Estate Winery in Osoyoos If you visit Osoyoos and stay at the Spirit Ridge Resort or visit the Nk’Mip Desert Cultural Centre, you will drive past Adega on 45th Estate Winery.  The winery and tasting room is at the to…

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Tasting the Wines from Adega on 45th Estate Winery in Osoyoos If you visit Osoyoos and stay at the Spirit Ridge Resort or visit the Nk'Mip Desert Cultural Centre, you will drive past Adega on 45th Estate Winery.  The winery and tasting room is at the top of a hill slope and gives you a wonderful view of Osoyoos.  The winery was recently taken over by Gate 22 Winery…

Tasting the Wines from Adega on 45th Estate Winery in #Osoyoos.
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My Swirl Around BC Wine Picks Fall 2025 This week we had a trade event featuring the latest BC white wines, many from 2024, as well as some red wines.  In 2024 we had a terrible winter freeze that killed most of the grape vines in the interior of BC, so BC wineries were given permission from the BC government to source grapes from outside BC.  Many winemakers brought in grapes from Washington and Oregon. 

My Swirl Around BC Wine Picks Fall 2025
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MyWinePal: BC’s Bordertown Vineyards & Estate Winery Syrah 2020 to Salute the End of SummerPR SAMPLE With our summer days dwindling as the evening sun sets sooner, I decided to open a bottle of BC’s Bordertown Vineyards & Estate Winery Syrah 2020 that I received and to try it with a gril…

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BC’s Bordertown Vineyards & Estate Winery Syrah 2020 to Salute the End of Summer With our summer days dwindling as the evening sun sets sooner, I decided to open a bottle of BC's Bordertown Vineyards & Estate Winery Syrah 2020 that I received and to try it with a grilled sirloin steak.  The pairing was excellent as is the Syrah.  Let me tell you about the wine and the pairing. My Wine Tasting Notes…

BC's @BordertownWines #Syrah 2020 to Salute the End of #Summer.
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MyWinePal: Malbec and Cabernet Franc Reserve Wines from Bordertown Vineyards & Estate WineryPR SAMPLE Here are my next two red wines from Osoyoos’ Bordertown Vineyards & Estate Winery to review for you.  I previously tasted their Bordertown Merlot 2020 and Bordertown Cabernet Franc 2021.  I now…

Quality Malbec and Cabernet Franc Reserve Wines from Bordertown Vineyards & Estate Winery.
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Malbec and Cabernet Franc Reserve Wines from Bordertown Vineyards & Estate Winery Here are my next two red wines from Osoyoos’ Bordertown Vineyards & Estate Winery to review for you.  I previously tasted their Bordertown Merlot 2020 and Bordertown Cabernet Franc 2021.  I now have their Bordertown Reserve Malbec 2020 and Reserve Cabernet Franc 2019; a step up in quality.  It will be interesting to see how their entry level Cabernet Franc compares to this Reserve Cabernet Franc. 

Malbec and Cabernet Franc Reserve Wines from Bordertown Vineyards & Estate Winery.
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Unique BC Wineries - Explore BC | Super, Natural BC Want to visit unique BC wineries? Check out these incredible options, including Blue Grouse Estate, Township 7, Summerhill Pyramid Winery, and Nk'Mip Cellars.

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Battle Royale: Hester Creek Estate Vineyard Garland vs The Judge 2022 Today I tasted the battle of the blends.  An epic battle royale between two iconic red wines made by Hester Creek Estate Winery.  Wines of phenomenal origin and destiny, The Judge and Garland are crafted from the best barrels in their cellar, and are an authentic expression of our South Okanagan terroir.  These are heavy bottles with solid corks.

Battle Royale: Hester Creek Estate Vineyard Garland vs The Judge 2022.
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MyWinePal: Checking Out Osoyoos’ Bordertown Merlot 2020 and Cabernet Franc 2021PR SAMPLE I think we are all grateful in BC for the rainy weather we had recently to combat the forest fires, as well as water our trees, gardens, and vineyards.  The sunny weather is coming back, as summer …

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Checking Out Osoyoos’ Bordertown Merlot 2020 and Cabernet Franc 2021 I think we are all grateful in BC for the rainy weather we had recently to combat the forest fires, as well as water our trees, gardens, and vineyards.  The sunny weather is coming back, as summer is not yet over.  I received two red wines from Osoyoos' Bordertown Vineyards & Estate Winery to review for you.  The two wines I have for you are…

Checking Out Osoyoos' @Bordertownwines #Merlot 2020 and #CabernetFranc 2021.
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Your Gateway to British Columbia Wine Knowledge Starts Here British Columbia has become one of the most exciting wine regions in the world, but for many people, especially those outside the province, its story is still waiting to be told. If you have ever wondered why BC wines are gaining international acclaim, which grape varieties thrive here, or how the unique landscapes shape what’s in your glass, Getting to Know British Columbia Wines…

Your Gateway to British Columbia Wine Knowledge Starts Here. #Video
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MyWinePal: Evolve Sparkling House Rosé Two WaysPR SAMPLE TIME Family of Wines has evolved since 2020 when Ron and Shelley Mayert became the owners.  Evolve Sparkling House is one of the labels under the TIME Family of Wines umbrella. Their aim is to ensu…

It's time to try @TIMEwines Evolve Sparkling House Rosé Two Ways.
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Evolve Sparkling House Rosé Two Ways TIME Family of Wines has evolved since 2020 when Ron and Shelley Mayert became the owners.  Evolve Sparkling House is one of the labels under the TIME Family of Wines umbrella. Their aim is to ensure growth of the established business and reputation which has been carried by the McWatters family for decades. I received three sparkling and one still rosé wine to review for you. 

@TIMEwines Evolve Sparkling House Rosé Two Ways.
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MyWinePal: Trying Bordertown Vineyards & Estate Winery Pinot Gris and Gruner Veltliner 2023PR SAMPLE Bordertown Vineyards and Estate Winery was established in May 2015, but Mohan Gill and his family had already over 20 years of experience as growers, supplying some of Osoyoos’ best fruit to …

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Trying Bordertown Vineyards & Estate Winery Pinot Gris and Gruner Veltliner 2023 Bordertown Vineyards and Estate Winery was established in May 2015, but Mohan Gill and his family had already over 20 years of experience as growers, supplying some of Osoyoos' best fruit to a select few wineries and winemakers. Bordertown wines uses 100% estate grown fruit for their wines.  I received a selection of their wines to review for you.  I decided to start with a couple of white wines as we are still enjoying summer; …

Trying Bordertown Vineyards & Estate Winery #PinotGris and #GrunerVeltliner 2023.
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MyWinePal: A Syrah and Old Vine Cabernet Franc 2022 from Hester Creek Estate WineryPR SAMPLE 2022 was an epic year for making wine, according to BC’s Hester Creek Estate Winery.  The year started out challenging with a late cold start, summer temperatures were not too high, low rainf…

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