Category: Wine Archives

Relocating to the South Okanagan from the south of France has been overwhelmingly positive for Severine Pinte. Arriving at Le Vieux Pin in August 2010, she has taken over with gusto as head winemaker at the 3,500-case a year operation on Black Sage Road near Oliver.

Freshly, lively, food-friendly Sauvignon Blanc is among the most instantly recognizable varietals. This cool climate grape reaches its apex of aromatic intensity and zesty crispness in France’s Loire Valley and in New Zealand.

Syrah–Shiraz… whatever you call it, this French/Aussie varietal can mix ’n’ match or stand tall on its own

Jackson-Triggs, Hainle, and Inniskillin resurrected the nectar of winter in the Okanagan. In barely a dozen years, Canadian Icewine has acquired a reputation as one of the world’s great wines.

So, for the new food and wine lover, here is my four-step guideline to wine appreciation. This analysis demands an unpretentious attitude; there is no such thing as a wine expert.