I love red Vinho Verde. It’s just so distinctive and different. Usually (but not always) it’s made from a single variety, Vinhão. This has a thick skin, and the result…
Impressive sparkling wines from Blue Mountain, Okanagan, Canada
Just tried these impressive sparkling wines from Blue Mountain (who I visited a couple of years ago) in Canada’s Okanagan Valley. They are really good, and compared with their peers…
Debate: what should British Columbia’s identity be as a wine region?
One of the sessions at the Cornucopia Wine Summit was a good old fashioned debate about the future of BC (British Columbia, Canada) wine. What should BC’s identity be as…
Gamay focus 24, Samantha Gamay 2014 Okanagan, Canada
Continuing with the series on Gamay, I’m sticking with the Okanagan Valley in Canada. I’m in Whistler, now, and this wine is from Samantha Rahn, who’s the wine director at…
In Whistler, Canada
There’s something special about mountains. I’m in Whistler, Canada, for the Cornucopia food and wine festival, and it’s great to be here. Whistler is North America’s largest ski resort. It’s…
Gamay focus 23, Joie Farm Gamay 2014 Okanagan Valley, Canada
Canada has a bit of a talent for Gamay. Ontario’s Niagara region is making some smart ones, and under completely different conditions, BC’s Okanagan is also doing some good work…
A remarkable Sherry tasting
Last night I took part in a Sherry tweet up with six amazing wines. All the participants had been sent samples to taste, and we hung out and discussed them….
The New Douro Tasting 2016
So, today: the New Douro Tasting at the gritty Vinyl Factory in Soho. I went and tasted widely. I’d just been in the Douro with the Douro Boys, so I…
Jamie and Treve’s Sekt Tape, the start of a new collaboration
Published today, a focus on Sekt, Germany’s sparkling wine. Including Jamie and Treve’s Sekt Tape. This in-depth focus on Sekt is a collaborative effort. Canadian wine journalist Treve Ring and…