PENTICTON, British Columbia — To say that British Columbia’s wine industry is on edge at the start of the 2024 vintage is either a gargantuan understatement, an unwelcome doom-and-gloom sentiment or a distant curiosity for those neither a part of the industry nor adjacent to it.I’ve been a supporter in a variety of ways since I returned to my hometown of Penticton, about an … [Read more...] about The tenuous state of British Columbia wine
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Gehringer Brothers Estate Winery set for more history with next-gen winemaker
OLIVER, British Columbia — No one has shined more brilliantly more often with white wine throughout the 24-year history of the Platinum Awards than Gehringer Brothers Estate Winery in the Okanagan Valley of British Columbia. And if not for the closed border between British Columbia and Washington state during the pandemic, pioneering winemaker Walter Gehringer might still be … [Read more...] about Gehringer Brothers Estate Winery set for more history with next-gen winemaker
Larry Harris shows range of talent at Bayernmoor Cellars
STANWOOD, Wash. — In a relatively short period of time, Bayernmoor Cellars has amassed awards and acclaim for its wines. Some of those are easily explained considering the academic backgrounds of Larry and Kim Harris, the historic vineyards they purchase grapes from and their highly respected mentor. However, what’s most remarkable is the astounding Pinot Noir that … [Read more...] about Larry Harris shows range of talent at Bayernmoor Cellars
Bluebird Hill Cellars continues its rise in Oregon’s Monroe Hills
MONROE, Ore. — It’s become impossible to overlook quaint and bucolic Bluebird Hill Cellars when discussing some of the Willamette Valley’s best examples of Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Pinot Gris because the wines by Neil and Sue Shay continue to stand out. Recent examples include their trio of gold medals at 2024 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition and the collaboration … [Read more...] about Bluebird Hill Cellars continues its rise in Oregon’s Monroe Hills
High hopes for high-elevation Garnet Valley Ranch Winery in Okanagan Valley of British Columbia
SUMMERLAND, British Columbia — The word winery is perhaps a misnomer for this wild, rustic and environmentally immersive experience above Summerland, British Columbia. Yes, there are wines produced under a “less is more” philosophy by New Zealand native Matt Dumayne. But to paraphrase a Broadway musical, chicks and ducks may scurry as you make your way over the unpaved road … [Read more...] about High hopes for high-elevation Garnet Valley Ranch Winery in Okanagan Valley of British Columbia