Just like those early days, however, the Voerzio team makes only small amounts of each of their wines, so you’ll have to hunt to find it in Alberta. His son, Davide, joined him a few years ago. One of the legends of Barolo, Roberto Voerzio first worked in the wine business with his brother, Gianni, and, then, started his own winery in 1986. Roberto Voerzio 2016 Barbera d’Alba, Il Cerreto This soft, rounded, classy Zin goes down very easily you may want to buy a couple of bottles. In other words, he’s great at figuring out what people like to eat - and drink. He helped develop Cap’n Crunch cereal, Hidden Valley Ranch Salad Dressing and Power Bars, too. DiArie winery, and Chaim’s story is a great one: Born in Turkey, he grew up in Israel and then ended up in the U.S. About $35.Ĭhaim Gu-Arieh and his wife Elisheva are behind the C.G. This creamy, buttery, peachy, rich Chardonnay is very food-friendly try it with salmon, grilled chicken or a creamy pasta dish. Watch for them at the next BC wine tasting in Calgary, or stop in at the winery. By 2001, Noble Ridge Vineyards was in business, and the family still works incredibly hard, doing everything from making the wines to marketing them. When they came back to Canada, they decided to start a winery. Jim and Leslie D’Andrea took their kids on a three-month trip across Europe with their children in 1998. (Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, Canada) Noble Ridge Vineyards 2016 Reserve Chardonnay This lovely, smooth red has spicy, dark fruit flavours and will pair well with red meats - steak, roast or stew - or try it with a chunk of Parmigiano-Reggiano or aged cheddar. Mostly Tempranillo, the Montecillo Reserva has a bit of Garnacha and Mazuelo (the regional name for Carignan grapes) in the blend. Rocio Osborne, for one, is the Bodegas Montecillo brand ambassador, a direct descendent of Thomas Osborne Mann, who moved from England to Spain more than 245 years ago. One of Spain’s oldest winemaking families, the Osbornes started making wine in Spain in 1772 and, today, the sixth generation of the original family is still involved. It’s best with venison, roast beef, steaks or barbecued red meat, but it will still shine served with grilled Mediterranean-style vegetables And this price? An awesome deal for Bordeaux of any kind. This intense red blend is mostly Merlot (85 per cent) with 10 per cent Cabernet Sauvignon and five per cent Cab Franc. Philippe Giraud is the winery’s president, while Florence Giraud is the finance director. The Giraud family, who owns the winery, still lives on the estate, surrounded by vineyards. There’s a real chateau behind Chateau Timberlay, and it’s one of the oldest in Bordeaux, dating back to 1366. About $27.ĭomaines Robert Giraud, Chateau Timberlay 2014 Bordeaux Superieur What to expect? Look for earthy clay, cherry and raspberry flavours, plus a hint of spicy cardamom. The Haywire Pinot Noir has been remarkably consistent the past couple of years, and the 2017 vintage is no exception. In other words, it’s a true family affair. Alison’s cousin, Julian Scholefield, is the winery’s operations manager. Here are a few of my current favourites.Ĭhristine Coletta is co-owner of Okanagan Crush Pad, which makes a range of wines under the Haywire label, and her daughter Alison Scholefield is the marketing and communications manager. The list goes on and on and on.īut further afield, you’ll find others making equally fine wines. Some to seek out: Daydreamer Wines, Meyer Family Vineyards, Quail’s Gate Estate Winery, Sperling Vineyards, Stag’s Hollow Winery, Summerhill Estate Winery. You don’t have to look any further than the Okanagan Valley in British Columbia, to find dozens of fabulous family-owned wineries. Others have been in the industry for generations, but despite decades of success, refuse any offers to sell and, instead, prefer to keep the business close at hand. I love the good life, too.īut I also love getting to know the people behind the wines, the mom-and-pop start-ups, with hard-working, hands-on families. These days, many are gobbled up by corporations looking for a taste of the good life. Family-owned wineries aren’t as common as you may think.
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