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WBC13 – Wines from Around the World Too

June 30, 2013 by Nancy (CSW) 2 comments

The Wine Bloggers’ Conference 2013 (WBC13) focused on the wines of the Okanagan Valley in British Columbia, Canada. In addition though, a number of wine groups from around the world brought their wines for us to taste. They were presented at group tastings, individual sessions, luncheons and receptions. Join us in tasting these wines.

Murrieta’s Well

June 26, 2013 by Peter Comments are Disabled

An online tasting with wines from Murrieta’s Well and Charles Communications Associates.

CedarCreek Estate Winery – Sipping Wine With the Vines

June 22, 2013 by Nancy (CSW) 2 comments

The final winery visit included in our Pre-Conference Excursion to the Wine Bloggers’ Conference 2013 (WBC13) was CedarCreek Estate Winery. The series of winery visits, lodging and meals were organized and sponsored by Tourism Kelowna, the wineries and hotels.

Tantalus Vineyards — Breakfast, Bubbly and Bees

June 19, 2013 by Nancy (CSW) 1 comment

The second winery visit we made as part of a Pre-Conference Excursion to the Wine Bloggers’ Conference 2013 in Penticton, British Columbia (WBC13) took us to Tantalus Vineyards, yet another beautiful and unique winery located along the Lakeshore Wine Route in southeast Kelowna.

Hotel Eldorado – Kelowna, British Columbia

June 18, 2013 by Nancy (CSW) 3 comments

Originally built by Countess Bubna Litite of Austria, about 3 miles down the lakeshore from its current location, it was called the Eldorado Arms Inn. Though it began as lodging for local ranch hands, it eventually became an elegant hotel with extensive gardens and was well known for quality dining and lodging. It attracted visitors from all over Europe and North America.

Lodi Rosé Comes of Age

June 15, 2013 by Peter Comments are Disabled

Usually when someone mentions Rosé wines from Lodi I don’t get too excited. In the past I have found them either too sweet or to high in alcohol and lacking in flavor. I am happy to say that has changed.

Wine And A Pyramid Too!

June 14, 2013 by Nancy (CSW) 3 comments

We recently visited Summerhill Pyramid Winery as part of a Pre-Conference Excursion to the Wine Bloggers’ Conference 2013 in Penticton, British Columbia. The excursion was planned for us by Tourism Kelowna and included a tour and dinner at the winery.

Wine Bloggers’ Conference 2013 — Pre-Conference Fun

June 11, 2013 by Nancy (CSW) 3 comments

The Wine Bloggers’ Conference 2013 was held in Penticton, British Columbia, June 6 – 8. We arrived a couple of days before the Conference started so we could spend some time in Penticton and participate in one of the Pre-Conference Excursions. We chose the Kelowna Pre-Conference Excursion so we could learn a bit about the wineries along the north part of Okanagan Lake. The Excursion was organized and subsidized by Tourism Kelowna.

South African Wines

June 3, 2013 by Nancy (CSW) 5 comments

Last Thursday night’s tasting at Fine Wines of Stockton featured wines from South Africa. George and Gail, owners of the wine shop, visited South Africa several years ago and shared their experiences and a bit about the history of wine making in the region with us.

WBC 2013 Warmup

June 2, 2013 by Peter Comments are Disabled

We will be attending the Wine Bloggers Conference 2013 (WBC13) in a few days. The Wine Bloggers Conference is an annual get together of about 300 wine bloggers and wine professionals. WBC13 is being held in Penticton, BC. Canada this year.

Recent Posts

WBC13 – Wines from Around the World Too

Murrieta’s Well

CedarCreek Estate Winery – Sipping Wine With the Vines

Tantalus Vineyards — Breakfast, Bubbly and Bees

Hotel Eldorado – Kelowna, British Columbia

Lodi Rosé Comes of Age

Wine And A Pyramid Too!

Wine Bloggers’ Conference 2013 — Pre-Conference Fun

South African Wines

WBC 2013 Warmup

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