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Category: Vancouver Island Winery

October 23, 2024October 23, 2024 Julian

Blue Grouse Releases Three Premium Wines

May 8, 2024May 8, 2024 Julian

Inaugural “Roses and Rosé” Event

March 21, 2024March 21, 2024 Julian

Tale of Three Pinot Noirs from Jackson Family Wines

February 20, 2024February 20, 2024 Julian

Cherry Point Estate Wines in the Cowichan Valley

February 15, 2024February 15, 2024 Julian

Blue Grouse Reserve Pinot Noir

March 28, 2023March 28, 2023 Julian

Blue Grouse Estate Winery Supports Nourish Cowichan for BC Wine Month

February 21, 2023February 21, 2023 Julian

Church and State releases Two New Sparkling wines.

October 22, 2022October 19, 2023 Julian

Celebrate the Season with Blue Grouse Estate Winery

July 12, 2022October 4, 2024 Julian

Blue Grouse Estate Winery and Quill new releases

November 4, 2021September 20, 2024 Julian

Blue Grouse 2021 Releases

Chateau Wolff Wine
August 9, 2021January 21, 2024 Julian

Chateau Wolff Estate, a boutique winery

July 26, 2021July 27, 2021 Julian

Unsworth Vineyards 2021 Releases

Blue Grouse Thank You
May 12, 2021May 12, 2021 Julian

Vancouver Island winery raises $20,000 to feed hungry children

Averill Creek Pinot Noir
February 21, 2021May 29, 2023 Julian

Averill Creek for an Edgy Pinot Noir

November 5, 2020June 8, 2021 Julian

Unsworth Vineyard 2020 Releases

September 30, 2020January 27, 2023 Julian

Church & State Rhône Rangers & More

August 10, 2020September 20, 2024 Julian

Blue Grouse Quill 2020 Releases

Millstone Winery
June 8, 2020June 8, 2020 Julian

Millstone Estate Winery on Vancouver Island for Ortega

May 1, 2020May 1, 2020 Julian

Blue Grouse Reaches $10,000 Donated to Nourish Cowichan

Blue Grouse Winery
January 7, 2020May 29, 2022 Julian

Blue Grouse is the Best Island Winery!

Church and State Wines
August 5, 2019July 19, 2024 Julian

Church & State Wines for the Perfect Pinot Gris

Unsworth Vineyards
October 12, 2018October 30, 2020 Julian

Unsworth Vineyards and Charme De L’Ile

Deep Cove Winery
April 9, 2018November 3, 2022 Julian

Deep Cove Winery Dazzles

Zac Brown Alderlea
October 26, 2017August 16, 2019 Julian

Alderlea Vineyards in the heart of the Cowichan Valley

de Vine Vineyards & Spirits
October 12, 2015November 16, 2019 Julian

de Vine Vineyards & Spirits

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@hestercreek1968 Pinot Bianco with Pork Tenderloin @hestercreek1968 Pinot Bianco with Pork Tenderloin🇨🇦🥂 Identical in origin to the Old Vine Pinot Blanc, the 2023 Pinot Bianco deviates in style during the winemaking process. The grapes were hand-picked from Blocks 4 and 9 of the historic estate property before being hand-sorted, and the whole clusters were pressed to retain the bright characteristics typical to the varietal. The resulting juice was cold-settled and then racked to ferment both blocks in stainless steel tanks for one day. After this day, 20% was cleanly racked into three French oak barrels, where it underwent a 12-day fermentation at 15°C. The remaining 80% was fermented in stainless steel tanks for 21 days at 12°C. Both lots were aged for five months in their respective vessels, with the barrel portion undergoing weekly battonage on fine lees. The lots were blended and bottled on March 7, 2024. 13.2% Alcohol / pH 3.3 / TA 6.8 / RS 2.8 Subtle aromas of apple and pear and honeysuckle. The refreshing dry wine has a creamy mouthfeel with green apple and citrus flavours. 90 Points #topshelf #yesbcwine #bcwine #bcwines #bcwinecountry #winecountry #wine #explorebc #explorebcwine #foodfriendly #winelover #wineblogger #shiptosip #BuyBC #bcwinelife #okanagan #oliver #josephinenhütte @josephinenhutte #pinotblanc #oliver #pinotbianco
@hestercreek1968 Syrah 2022🍷🇨🇦 The 2022 @hestercreek1968 Syrah 2022🍷🇨🇦 The 2022 Syrah was hand-harvested late in the season when the grapes reached their zenith of ripeness. This longer growing season allowed the skins to raisin, thereby increasing the flavour concentration. They were hand sorted, destemmed and cold soaked for two days before inoculation. An extended maceration of 15 days took place before the wine was gently pressed off the skins and encouraged through malolactic fermentation. The resulting wine was aged for 14 months using 60% American and 40% French oak barrels and bottled on April 26, 2024 14.6% Alcohol / pH 3.64 / TA 5.93 / RS 0.1 It is another fantastic red from the 2022 BC vintage. 🔥🔥 It has full-on aromas of floral violets, cherry, and plum. The flavours are blackberry and juicy red cherry with just a hint of white pepper. A well-rounded mouthfeel, velvet smooth tannins, and a long finish complete the profile. 92 Points. #topshelf #yesbcwine #bcwine #bcwines #bcwinecountry #winecountry #wine #explorebc #explorebcwine #foodfriendly #winelover #wineblogger #shiptosip #BuyBC #bcwinelife #okanagan #oliver #josephinenhütte @josephinenhutte #syrah #oliver
@hestercreeek Chardonnay with Classic Borscht The @hestercreeek Chardonnay with Classic Borscht The grapes for the 2023 Chardonnay were hand-harvested from two South Okanagan vineyards. Each bunch was hand-sorted, and the whole cluster was pressed to retain the best quality of the juice and showcase the terroir. The juice was cold-set for five days prior to fermentation, and the resulting wine was aged for 10 months in exclusively French oak. A weekly bâtonnage took place in a combination of new and neutral oak barrels, giving the Chardonnay a layered complexity that will allow it to age over the next five years. 12.7% Alcohol/ pH 3.40 / TA 7.0 / RS 1.5 Aromas of lightly buttered toast mingle with minerality and citrus. The creamy, textured mouthfeel has Meyer lemon, ripe apple and apricot flavours with a touch of caramel on the finish. 91 Points #topshelf #yesbcwine #bcwine #bcwines #bcwinecountry #winecountry #wine #explorebc #explorebcwine #foodfriendly #winelover #wineblogger #shiptosip #BuyBC #bcwinelife #okanagan #oliver #josephinenhütte @josephinenhutte #chardonnay #borscht
@hestercreek1968 Select Vineyards Merlot 2023 The @hestercreek1968 Select Vineyards Merlot 2023 The Merlot grapes for this 2023 vintage were hand harvested from four vineyards in the South Okanagan with the majority coming from the estate property. They were hand sorted , then destemmed and transferred as whole berries to Italian Ganimede fermentation tanks where they were cold soaked for two days before undergoing a gentle maceration. After pressing, the resulting wine was then aged in a combination of French and American oak for eight months and bottled on June 6, 2024. 12.9% Alcohol / pH 3.78 / TA 6.19 / RS 0.09 An easy-drinking, medium-bodied and lightly oaked Merlot with aromas of cherry and chocolate. A soft round mouthfeel with red cherry, fig, and dark chocolate flavours and a hint of herbs. 90 points #topshelf #yesbcwine #bcwine #bcwines #bcwinecountry #winecountry #wine #explorebc #explorebcwine #foodfriendly #winelover #wineblogger #shiptosip #BuyBC #bcwinelife #okanagan #oliver #josephinenhütte @josephinenhutte #merlot
@mfvwines “B” Field Blend Pinot Noir 2023🍷🇨🇦 For the “B” Field Pinot Noir, four clones are used. Three Dijon clones (115, 667, 777) and a cutting taken from the block designated “Old Block”, which is an unknown clone. The four clones were picked on the same day and co-fermented in the traditional field blend way. Aged in neutral French oak barrels for 11 months. Alcohol 13.5 % / pH 3.68 / TA 6.0 Translucent ruby in colour with aromas of strawberry with earthy undertones. A medium-bodied Pinot Noir with flavours of cherry, strawberry, cranberry, forest floor and a touch of oak. A smooth, easy-drinking Pinot with soft tannins, well-balanced, with good length, intensity and concentration. 92 points. #topshelf #yesbcwine #bcwine #bcwines #bcwinecountry #winecountry #wine #explorebc #explorebcwine #foodfriendly #winelover #wineblogger #shiptosip #BuyBC #bcwinelife #okanagan #okfalls #josephinenhütte @josephinenhutte #fieldblend #pinot #pinotnoir
@mfvwines Gewürztraminer with Roasted Butternut S @mfvwines Gewürztraminer with Roasted Butternut Squah Soup. 🥂🇨🇦 Cropped at only two Tonnes per acre from the estate McLean Creek Road Vineyard. Alcohol 13.5 % / pH:3.52 / TA 5.5 / RS 6 Classic Gewürztraminer aromas of lychee and honeysuckle. A refreshing wine with flavours of yellow peach, honey and Meyer lemon. The mouthfeel is textured and balanced with a touch of minerality on the finish. A beautifully aromatic, food-friendly wine. 91 Points. #topshelf #yesbcwine #bcwine #bcwines #bcwinecountry #winecountry #wine #explorebc #explorebcwine #foodfriendly #winelover #wineblogger #shiptosip #BuyBC #bcwinelife #okanagan #josephinenhütte @josephinenhutte #soup #gewurztraminer #food #foodie
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