The wine region of Kelowna is located in the region of Okanagan Valley of British Columbia of Canada. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Quails' Gate or the Domaine Ciao Bella produce mainly wines red, sparkling and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Kelowna are Pinot blanc, Zweigelt and Pinot noir, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Kelowna often reveals types of flavors of red fruit, non oak or earth and sometimes also flavors of microbio, vegetal or oak.
In the mouth of Kelowna is a powerful with a nice freshness. We currently count 8 estates and châteaux in the of Kelowna, producing 11 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Kelowna go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, veal or game (deer, venison).
Canada’s western province of British Columbia (BC), has approved six new sub-appellations for its most famous wine-growing region of Okanagan Valley. The Okanagan Valley is BC’s largest appellation – called Geographical Indications (GIs) in Canada. And from a standing start in 2015, it now has 11 sub-GIs following the recent ratification. The six new sub-GIs are: Summerland Valleys, Summerland Lakefront, Summerland Bench, East Kelowna Slopes, South Kelowna Slopes and Lake Country. They are now l ...
Australia’s Giant Steps said that Melanie Chester joined the winery as head of winemaking and viticulture on 25 November. It marks a new chapter for one of the leading wineries in Yarra Valley, Victoria. Steve Flamsteed, who joined Giant Steps as chief winemaker in 2003, will step back from the cellar – although he is expected to continue working closely with the team. Working alongside winery founder Phil Sexton, Flamsteed has played a major role in developing Giant Steps’ reputation for excell ...
The wines of Cornas fall broadly into two camps this year; soft and juicy wines for early drinking and some tighter, structured, appetising wines with good longevity. My suggestions are broadly taken from the latter camp. Scroll down for tasting notes and scores for the top-scoring Cornas & St-Péray 2020 wines Many 2018s and 2019s in Cornas are overripe and soft; 2020 is a welcome return to a more clear-headed, focused style. {"content":"PHA+UGllcnJlIENsYXBlIHNheXMgJiM4MjE2O2l ...
