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In August, the UC Davis Department of Viticulture & Enology hosted two immersive events where attendees were able to learn more about viticulture and enology at UC Davis through hands-on experiences. 

The UC Davis Viticulture and Enology (V & E) Department is pleased to welcome Alejandra Hernandez (Corby) as its new Student Recruitment and Communications Coordinator. Alejandra is a UC Davis alumna with a B.A. in International Relations and a M.Ed. in Student Affairs from UCLA. Alejandra is passionate about empowering and equipping students with the…

Grapes before the crush.

At Solvero Wines, “truth in soil” is more than a motto—it’s a philosophy. The post A Gem in the Garnet Valley:  Discover the Essence of Solvero Wines first appeared on My VanCity. Read A Gem in the Garnet Valley:  Discover the Essence of Solvero Wines at MyVanCity

I enjoyed the excellent 2017 El Enemigo El Mirador Single Vineyard Bonarda a couple of years ago, and for tonight’s red wine review I am loving the latest vintage of this single vineyard Bonarda that arrived at the LCBO in the September 7th LCBO VINTAGES New Release Collection. Established in 2008, El Enemigo Wines is…

We’ve got a special offer to help you hold on to those sun-soaked days a little longer. The post Extend Summer with Fort Berens Vineyard Cider Rosé Sale first appeared on My VanCity. Read Extend Summer with Fort Berens Vineyard Cider Rosé Sale at MyVanCity

Photo: John Simes John Simes, the legendary winemaker at Mission Hill Family Estate, retired in 2015 but his fingerprints are all over the portfolio still, perhaps most notably with Oculus, the winery’s ultra premium red blend. A native of New Zealand, he joined Mission Hill in 1992. The first 500-case vintage of Oculus was blended…

By Rick VanSickle Three Niagara sparkling wines bested all the others in a blind tasting of 131 bubbles from six nations in the Americas. It’s quite a feather in the cap for both Ravine Vineyard and York Vineyards, which together had the only three sparkling wines in the “outstanding” category, scoring 95 points and higher.…

The 2021 vintage is noteworthy for its finesse and purity, a reflection of the unique attributes of each appellation. The post It Doesn’t Get Better Than Bordeaux – 2021 Release September 28 first appeared on My VanCity. Read It Doesn’t Get Better Than Bordeaux – 2021 Release September 28 at MyVanCity

Here’s my top wine picks from the September 21, 2024 LCBO VINTAGES New Release Collection. There are nearly 120 wines in this release, with the theme focusing on High-Scoring Wines. I am pleased to see the mini-theme return. However, the mini-theme on Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc only includes 2 wines and does not make much of…