During our recent club meeting where we explored Pinot Noir, our presenters discussed the different clones used, for example, in Oregon’s Willamette Valley – 777 or 667 being popular clones. Some of us were not up to speed on clone …
PINOT NOIR – THE HEARTBREAK GRAPE
Our March meeting of Nanaimo Winemakers took place again via Zoom and with the resourcefulness of our Education Coordinator – Cindy Scott – and the industry knowledge of our wine club presenters – Conny Classen and Robert Steinbach – members …
SALTAIR TIDINGS REPORTS ON NWC “STELLAR” NEW YEAR
LOCAL WINE CLUB HAS “STELLAR” NEW YEAR’S MEETING January 12, 7pm By: Dddd I was invited to join the January meeting of the Nanaimo Winemakers – like many events today this was a virtual meeting using …
Ever Wonder How Wine Barrels Are Made?
In America, the species of oak typically used is the Quercus alba which is a white oak species that is characterized by its relatively fast growth, wider grains and lower wood tannins. It is found in most of the Eastern …
Observations On The Changing Okanagan Wine Industry.
Club member Franco Sartor recently received a very interesting commentary on the Okanagan wine industry from a wine enthusiast friend and we are pleased to share his observations with you. The Okanagan is a very important source for club grapes …
Exploring The World Of Red Wines
As summer begins to fade to fall, we find corks being removed more frequently on red as opposed to white wine bottles. Wine Folly provides us with a guide to exploring red wines. Fruit-Forward Wine Era First Love for Red …
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