Category Archives: Grapes and Wine

A Great Man Died Today

Posted on November 12, 2011 by Sandra Oldfield

Typing through tears is not one of my strongest suits, but I’ll give it a shot.  Ralph Kunkee died today.  I’m fairly sure that not many of you met him.  He was a Professor Emeritus of Enology (winemaking) at the … Continue reading →

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The Rhythm of Vintage 2011

Posted on November 11, 2011 by Sandra Oldfield

The grape harvest just wrapped up for us in the southern Okanagan Valley, and it was unlike any I have seen in 18 years making wine here. I visualize vintages as a year of weather reflected in the finished glass … Continue reading →

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Wine Marketing for Dummies

Posted on November 5, 2011 by Sandra Oldfield

In the past few years it seems that some winery’s marketing plans read like this: Make everything in tiny lots that are hard to find (or at least tell the public you only made a small amount) Charge a healthy … Continue reading →

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#getabackbone

Posted on April 3, 2011 by Sandra Oldfield

Vineyard Manager Andrew Moon extolling the virtues of Cabernet Franc.  For all you Tinhorn Creek Cabernet Franc fans out there, you “get it” already.

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#ChardyTuesday in the Rear View Mirror

Posted on March 15, 2011 by Sandra Oldfield

In April 2010 I started a twitter account and fell in love with the immediacy of it and the way it engages people.  I wanted to show people what I see every day living on our estate vineyard property, perhaps … Continue reading →

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