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Assemblage: the science and art in winemaking
Assemblage, the French term for assembling, refers to the winemaker’s art of blending. Basically, assemblage describes the activity of judging the wines made from different lots (which can come from different varieties, the same variety from different parts of the vineyard, in different types of barrels, or grapes picked at different times and therefore showing … Continue reading
Spring has Sprung
We recently had bud burst in Naramata, an important time during annual vine development in which small shoots emerge from vine buds in the spring. Our winemaker Bradley Cooper earlier this spring was out with the crews pruning our vines using the two most common pruning styles – cane and spur. Spur pruning is popular for … Continue reading
Vintners Quality Alliance
The VQA label is Canada’s symbol of quality wine. Similar to other regulatory systems in the wine countries of France (AOC) and Italy (DOC), it ensures the consumer of high quality Canadian wine. We’re proud to be a part of the VQA system and have seen VQA’s tremendous success in fostering quality Canadian wine, with … Continue reading
Cork Dorks: Workshops for Wine Geeks
Passionate about wine related subjects and want to learn more? Channel your inner wine geek and come out to one of the many workshops our team is involved with this spring. First up to the blackboard, our winemaker Bradley Cooper is presenting at Eat. Drink. Tweet’s. series of social media seminars in Penticton on blogging best practices. This will naturally … Continue reading
Plate to Palate
What could be more natural than wine & food? As noted British Master of Wine Michael Broadbent has said, “drinking good wine with good food in good company is one of life’s most civilized pleasures.” Canadian wine writer Natalie Maclean, provides a great overview of wine and food pairing guidelines on her website writing that: Dinner … Continue reading
Traditional Holiday Baking
There is nothing like the savoury scents and tastes of specially prepared dishes cooked for the holidays. In Europe it’s commonly roast goose with unique regional desserts served; whether its Christmas pudding in the UK, Marizipan in Germany, or 13 desserts (representing Jesus and the apostles) for le gros souper or réveillon (long dinner) in France. … Continue reading
Get Local: 100 miles of wine & food
We are truly blessed to live in a province with abundant natural resources that enable close to a 100 Mile Diet type lifestyle. The book, 100 Mile Diet written a few years ago, offers a candid portrayal of a BC couple who, during a twelve month period, strive to “do the right thing” ecologically by … Continue reading
Joyeux Noel, Fröhliche Weihnachten & Merry Christmas
Wine regions across the world celebrate the holidays with the unique flair and special customs of their local community. In France and Germany , vin chaud or Glühwein (hot mulled wine) is one of the delicious Alpine beverages traditionally consumed to the accompaniment of Christmas carols during the holidays. In honour of these old country traditions and … Continue reading
Be a Local Naramatian Contest
Always wanted to be a Naramatian? See for yourself what Sunset Magazine described as “achingly gorgeous”. We’re situated in the Naramata Bench’s famous wine region and are holding a “Be a Local” contest this month to encourage people to visit in the spring. See how our winemaking season starts. Experience May in the Okanagan! Catch … Continue reading
Caring for local critters
Kudos to the local community for coming out to our community grape harvest party and Grape Stomp last month. The festivities were in support of Critter Care Wildlife Society with the 300 wine enthusiasts raising $1000 to help rescued animals. We’re delighted with the huge turnout by the community and are holding more fun and … Continue reading
