Advinetures

This week the #worldwinetravel group is diving into the Spanish region of Catalunya. As the region is home to our favourite sparkling wine (after Champagne!), our article focuses on Cava: https://advinetures.ca/blog/cava-spains-answer-champagne/

With the US/Canada border closure extended for at least another month, we’re looking at you Okanagan (when possible)

Minerality is a commonly used descriptor in the world of wine. We see it frequently when we read tasting notes. We see it as a term defined in the glossaries of wine books. We hear it used by winemakers when describing their wines. And, we use it ourselves. So just what is this minerality we and others speak of when talking about wine? Is it really there, in our glass? https://advinetures.ca/blog/is-there-minerality-in-wine/

Whoever you celebrate Valentine’s with, cheers to love

Black Hills Estate has been making consistently quality wine in the Okanagan for the past two decades. Their new winemaker Ross Wise, is already proving he's more than up to the task of leading and improving the winery's next decade of winemaking: https://advinetures.ca//black-hills-estate-mastering-wine/

Throwback to tasting last week @checkmatewinery wines with winemaker Phil McGahan a gracious host who’s making excellent Chardonnay & Merlot in BC’s Okanagan Valley(article coming soon)

This September has been challenging for pretty much all of the winemaking regions in California, Oregon and Washington. We've had a lot of questions around smoke taint...here's our take: https://advinetures.ca//harvest-2020-will-west-coast-wine/

Closing out an excellent Okanagan AdVINEture at one of our all-time favourites Meyer Family Vineyards. Thank you JAK & Janice for your incredible hospitality

The view at Phantom Creek definitely lives up to the hype...

It’s the most wonderful (wine) time of the year

BC wine country

What a difference a day makes... winds blowing up smoke from wildfires south of the border (still beautiful)...

When in the Okanagan Valley, biking the Kettle Valley Rail Trail is an absolute must!

Back in our happy place...almost ready for harvest

Kicking off the long weekend right, cheers everyone!

Innovation has always been a part of the fabric of Veuve Clicquot. In 2017, they launched their latest creation, a special multi-vintage blend made from select reserve wines: https://advinetures.ca//veuve-clicquot-extra-brut-extra-o/

Guess who came back for more wine?

Cavallo is the latest project of Frank Gigliotti, the record executive turned management consultant who decided to drop his business career and focus on the two things he loves most: wine and music. Frank is a high-energy entrepreneur who has a passion for everything he does, especially when it comes to making wine. https://advinetures.ca//cavallo-winery-best-little-winery/

If your impression of wines from Chile is that they are simple mass produced wines of good value, it's time to re-visit this region: https://advinetures.ca/blog/chile-a-primer/

A wine night to remember thanks to the generosity of friends

*New Discovery Alert* - Step inside one of the best wineries you’ve likely never heard of: Frank Gigliotti, the man behind California Cult Classics has a new commercial project in BC called Cavallo Winery and it’s well worth a stop (article coming soon)

Do you have a preference between Napa 'Mountain' fruit and 'Valley floor' fruit? Our latest article looks at the differences and why we love them both: https://advinetures.ca//napa-valley-cabernet-distinct-dif/

Capped off a wonderful weekend with a magnum of the 2011 Louis Roederer Rosé Champagne

In the age of "cult" cabs, the first California wine to really cause a stir was the BV Georges de Latour: https://advinetures.ca//beaulieu-georges-de-latour-privat/