One of the side benefits of judging the National Wine Awards of Canada in Niagara Falls was the chance to spend some quality time with big water. Below is a…
Niagara wine country, Canada, day 3
Just two visits today. But they were good ones. First, Thomas Bachelder, for the second time on this trip, and that’s no bad thing. Thomas is a talented dude, and…
In the Niagara wine region, Canada, day 2
Another day of visits. And they were all good. First of all, I headed off to Flat Rock cellars, hosted by winemaker Jay Johnston. Flat Rock are Riesling specialists, but…
In the Niagara wine region, day 1
The first day of my visits in Niagara wine country was an interesting one. I met up with Michael Godel, a really nice Canadian wine journalist, and we did some…
In Canada: Niagara Falls
I’m in Canada, with younger son Louis. The reason? The National Wine Awards of Canada 2015, organized by WineAlign. I had so much fun being a guest judge last year…
Gamay Focus, 3 – Orofino 2013, Similkameen Valley, BC, Canada
For number 3 in this Gamay focus, we are heading to the Similkameen Valley in Canada’s British Columbia. It was served at a small dinner I attended last night in…
Six wines from BC, Canada
Tasted these six interesting bottles from British Columbia, Canada, courtesy of Canadian wine writer Treve Ring. Orofino Riesling 2013 Similkameen Valley, British Columbia, Canada From a small valley adjacent to…
Some Canadian wines you should probably try (part 2)
Some more Canadian highlights. They might be tough to locate, but they are worth the chase. Bachelder Wismer Vineyard Chardonnay 2012 Twenty Mile Bench, Niagara, Canada Thomas Bachelder is one…
Some Canadian wines you should probably try (part 1)
Thursday’s Canadian wine tasting and seminar at Canada House was a great success. Lots of energy and enthusiasm, great people, and some lovely wines. Here are some of my favourites,…