Tag: Okanagan Valley
Blue Mountain Vineyards Blanc de Blancs 2016 R.D.
Tasting Note I tasted this beautiful 100% chardonnay Blanc de Blancs soon after it was recently disgorged (R.D.) in the summer of 2025. I...
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...
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...