Wild Goose Mystic River Vineyard Pinot Blanc 2007
A very nice Blanc which we indulged in buying more than one bottle of, when we visited Wild Goose this summer. I found this wine had a tartness with hints of grapefruit that went well with the dip we were eating. Stacey didn't find it as citrusy as I did. Creamy finish on the palate, […]
Okanagan Wine Festival touring tips for beginners
Wine writer Anthony Gismondi breaks it down with Sophie Lui on GlobalTV BC. I like his first advice…be the grape. Enjoy the surroundings, get to know the terroir where these wonderful BC wines are produced. Pick a good starting point. He recommends Penticton, which gives you access to wineries to the north (Summerland, Westbank, Kelowna), […]
Okanagan Fall Wine Festival dinners hosted by Stoneboat Vineyards
Stoneboat Vineyards was one of the highlights of our annual trip to the Okanagan this past summer. The tasting bar was elegant, and we were pleased to be served by the proprietor's son Tim Martiniuk (photo above), who markets Stoneboat in addition to managing the tasting room. Stoneboat's 2006 Pinot Noir won a well-deserved Lieutenant […]