My daughter has me thinking about dragons. These majestic, mythical creatures have inspired her to sketch sophisticated images that take my breath away. With her art work in mind, I wondered if there were any wine labels bearing dragons, and came across the Snapdragon label from California. Continue reading
Autumn is the time for harvest, falling leaves, and the Epcot Food and Wine Festival. Continue reading
Ideas frequently intersect with one another. Stories overlap. While talking about a couple who had just spent their honeymoon traveling around Naramata by moped, a friend remarked on his own similar adventure. Continue reading
The couple whose wedding we had just celebrated took a break between their simple ceremony (immediate family 0nly) and the reception to go on a wine tour through Naramata. In fact, they travelled by Moped carrying a ‘Just Married’ sign. They captivated people wherever they went. Continue reading
Our most recent wedding-reception experience was mentioned in a previous article, where we were drinking Marachel Foch. Apart from this tasty red, our hosts also provided tickets for free drinks at the bar. Each of us received 2. I used only 1 and bought myself an apple cider.
It’s been a long time since I went to a wedding reception, but the one we attended last night had to be one of the best. This has a lot to do with the people whose nuptials we were celebrating and the people attached to them, of course. They’re great people and make a wonderful couple.
Hillside Estate Winery in Penticton, BC, has been gaining acclaim all summer. Their newsletter lists many winning flavors which have been written-up in major publications such as the Globe and Mail. Continue reading
It’s a struggle to remember what was planted on the fertile farms of the Fraser Valley when I was a child, but I can bet it wasn’t grapes. Continue reading
I’ve been storing an Ovino Pinot Gris on my wine rack for some months now. I wanted to give it to friends of ours in the Fraser Valley and we finally went to see them this weekend. I’m not sure if my impressions are based on any changes in the wine as it aged, but it was even better than that first sample at the tasting bar. Continue reading
Try saying this 5 times fast: Perry Pear Cider, Perry Pear Cider…..Now drink a can of the stuff and try again. Not so easy, is it? Continue reading