Tag Archives: Pinot Gris

New CedarCreek Releases

One of the oldest wineries in BC, CedarCreek was founded in 1986 when former Senator Ross Fitzpatrick bought the old Uniacke winery, which was one of the ‘original eight’ estate wineries of BC.  Now owned by von Mandl Estates, CedarCreek … Continue reading

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Summer Wines

Some new releases from Spearhead have crossed our desk and are showing up on store shelves, and considering the quality of the vintage they may not last long. So, make these your go-to wines this spring/summer. First up is the … Continue reading

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48 Days until Christmas

There are exactly 48 days left until Christmas and while some retail establishments have been accused of jumping the gun, the fact is Christmas has a huge impact on a retailer’s bottom line. After almost five years of economic lethargy, … Continue reading

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More Summer Wine Picks

The fantastic Okanagan summer heat that we have been experiencing makes the notion of a “summer sipper” sound mighty appealing, suggesting maybe a cool, refreshing beer or a crisp wine, possibly rose, probably white, served ice-cold in a cool moisture-beaded … Continue reading

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An Article About Pinot Gris

Here is a wine question for you.  What do the grape varieties Tokay d’Alsace, Grauburgunder, Pinot Gris, Grauer Mönch, Pinot Grigio and Ruländer all have in common?  Give up?  They are all the synonyms of the same grape.  A genetic … Continue reading

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