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Montay-pool-chee-ano is a grape?!
What the heck is Montay-pool-chee-ano anyways and how do you pronounce it?! Ha ha. I remember when I began learning about wine, I walked into the Italian section of a wine store, and stared blindly. When a clerk would ask if I needed help, I would politely decline and say I was just looking at…
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Lambrusco the sparkling red wine
It’s that time of year when we start to see the outside temperature get cooler, the leaves on the trees start to change color, and the days get slightly shorter. And this is when I start to shift from cool, crisp white and rosé wines to warming, spicy red wines. However, this is also a time…
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Natural Wine in Naramata, BC Canada
Nichol Vineyards Old Vine Syrah Hopefully you know where Naramata is, especially if you are from B.C. But, if you don’t – then here is a little map to give you perspective. It is located just 4-5 hours east of Vancouver on the East side of Okanagan Lake in the Okanagan Valley. The entire Naramata…
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Where are you Finger Lakes?
Here’s a question for you… Did you know there was a wine region north of New York City? I mean let’s be honest, I didn’t! So I was super excited to visit this area called Finger Lakes Wine Region and discover what it had to offer. I assume it’s much like someone discovering that BC…
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A visit to Las Vegas
A recent girls weekend getaway was made even better by visiting some “off the beaten path” places, which were recommended by friends as well as some on the beaten path that were good finds. Plus staying at the calm and collected Vdara (which is casino free) was a great way to step away from busy Vegas each night.…
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Bella Sparkling Wines made in BC
The greatest part of exploring a wine region is coming across a gem. And this winery is definitely on that list! Located in Naramata in the Okanagan Valley in BC, Canada. Most of Naramata sits on a slope facing West to Okanagan Lake, giving it ideal sun exposure and breezes from the lake and mountains…
