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Niagara Grape Harvest 2011 (Part VII): Baco Noir nearly done, on to Sauvignon Blanc at Henry of Pelham

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Note: We are following the 2011 grape harvest in Niagara through the writings of several Niagara insiders. This is the third post from Melissa Smits, a cellar/winery technician at Henry of Pelham Family Estate Winery. This is her report for Sept. 18-24. This is Part VII of our #Vintage2011...

Niagara Grape Harvest 2011 Part VI: Busy days (and nights!) at Fielding Estate Winery

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Note: We are following the 2011 grape harvest in Niagara through the writings of several Niagara insiders. This is the third post from Richie Roberts, winemaker at Fielding Estate Winery. This is his report.

Okanagan Valley, Part II: Journey through the southern wine region

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THE OKANAGAN VALLEY, PART II OSOYOOS, Okanagan Valley, B.C. — No where is the rapid pace of the B.C. wine industry more evident than in the deep south of the Okanagan Valley.

Grape Harvest in Niagara (Part V): Bringing in the Baco at Henry of Pelham

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Note: We are following the 2011 grape harvest in Niagara through the writings of several Niagara insiders. This is the second post from Melissa Smits, a cellar/winery technician at Henry of Pelham Family Estate Winery. This is her report for Sept. 9-17.

Okanagan Valley, Part I: A maturing region of wine, food and extraordinary beauty

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The Okanagan Valley, Part 1 OKANAGAN VALLEY, B.C. — I get butterflies every time the plane from Vancouver makes its descent into Kelowna, the starting point for a wine trip to the Okanagan Valley. Not because it’s different than any other landing at any other airport. It’s the anticipation...