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A Wine Lover’s Diary, part 970: BC’s Township 7 & Stoneboat; the Launch of Grapes for Humanity’s Fine Wine Auction

Stoneboat Valley Commons Rosé Frizzante 2023 (Okanagan Valley) Gamay grapes. Coppery orange in colour with a light spritz; pink grapefruit and cherry bouquet; light-bodied, dry, raspberry and rhubarb flavours. Good length. Drink now. (89) Stoneboat Vineyards Cascadia Series Pinot Gris … Continue reading →

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A Wine Lover’s Diary, part 953: Black Bank Hill, Township 7 and a Musical Weekend

Black Bank Hill Runway Rosé 2023 (Lincoln Lakeshore, $25) 94% Cabernet Franc/6% Cabernet Sauvignon. Neon Bright pink in colour; minerally, cherry bouquet; medium-bodied, dry, fresh, raspberry, pomegranate and cherry flavours. Elegant, good length. (88) Black Bank Hill Runway Chardonnay 2023 … Continue reading →

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A Wine Lover’s Diary, part 932: 14th Annual International Cool Climate Chardonnay Celebration & Two Okanagan Wineries

Thursday, July 18th: I attended The School of Cool, 14C’s signature event, held at White Oaks Conference Resort in Niagara-on-the-Lake. It’s one of my favorite events in the wine calendar. This year we were told by Suzanne Janke, I4C Board … Continue reading →

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A Wine Lover’s Diary, part 914: Jen’s Cellar Treasures Tasting

Saturday, February 17th: Jennifer Hart generously invited friends to taste her “cellar treasures” at Phil and Meg’s house (who live in our ’hood). The invitation read: “This is how the evening will lay out: 6:30 arrival – for bubbles, apps … Continue reading →

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A Wine Lover’s Diary, part 913: Okanagan’s Township Seven

Township 7 Benchmark Series Pinot Noir Remuda Vineyard 2022 (Okanagan Falls, BC) Ruby colour; spicy, vanilla and black cherry nose; medium-bodied, dry, elegant; firmly structured, raspberry flavour; ripe tannins, lovely mouth-feel. (91) Township 7 Benchmark Series NBO Blue Terrace Vineyard … Continue reading →

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