Tag: British Columbia
Ailm Estate Brut Reserve 2020
Tasting Note I have had two opportunities — pre-release in autumn 2024 and again in December 2025 — to taste the debut range from...
Corcelettes Estate Winery Talus 2022
Tasting Note I encountered this surprising, energized yet sophisticated wine twice in June 2025 during the National Wine Awards that were held in Penticton,...
Mission Hill Compendium 2020
Tasting Note My favourite Compendium to date! I am particularly enthused with this 2020, from one of the great vintages in B.C. Part of...
Mission Hill Oculus 2021
Tasting Note During the National Wine Awards of Canada my role as a co-chief judge is to run quality control of the judging process...
Solvero Wines Garnet Valley Vineyard Pinot Noir 2022
Tasting Note: At this point this is a bit reserved, and I believe it will open in time. I was surprised by its depth...
Quails’ Gate Estate Winery Richard’s Block Pinot Noir 2022
Tasting Note: This pinot hits a different dimension of flavour and weight than most in BC, thanks precisely to it origin in a block...