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Waiting for that berthing moment, at Horseshoe Bay

Waiting for that berthing moment, at Horseshoe Bay.
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Hillside Muscat Ottonel 2023 BC VQA Naramata Bench

Hillside Muscat Ottonel 2023 BC VQA Naramata Bench A worthy tribute to Hillside founders Vera and Bohumir Klokcka, who planted this variety 40 years ago, in 1984.
This luscious, mouth-filling drop sports floral and tropical aromas with herbal hints before a generous but still focused palate. Appealingly fruit-forward, supported by moderate acidity, it yields bright, vibrant white peach and lychee flavours, spicy hints and a touch of minerality before a lengthy close.
Yet one more great example as to why it pays to explore those lesser known BC grape varieties, many of which were pulled out to make way for Chardonnay ... or, sigh, Pinot Gris. 93 points—another wicked wine from Hillside winemaker Kathy Malone. At Everything Wine and other private wine stores—or directly from the winery. #BCwine #winepioneers #muscat #naramatabench #igdaily #winetasting #winediscoveries #okanaganvalley

An impressive unveiling of Phantom Creek’s elega

An impressive unveiling of Phantom Creek’s elegant new reception lounge and top tier private event space in Richmond. Also guaranteed to be a cherished venue for wine club members and master classes.
A highlight was meeting Olivier Humbrecht MW, who consults to Phantom Creek, pouring the beautifully balanced, mineral toned and superbly textured, 2020 Riesling, Similkameen Valley (92 pts.). “My breakfast wine,” I quipped. “Mine too!”, said he.
Following presentations by Director of Winemaking and GM Mark Beringer and Director of Farming Mike Anderson, wines poured included the inaugural release of Baoshan 2020, Phantom Creek’s Merlot dominant, uber premium Reserve, Bordeaux-style blend, made only in exceptional vintages. Aromas of red and blue berries and herbaceous hints precede a well structured palate wrapped in well integrated tannins, with vibrant fruit balanced by fresh acidity before a length close. Supremely age worthy, should show even better a decade from now… and then some. 93 pts
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