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New Photos From Last Year’s Move to Oliver!

Brentwood Bay, Coyote Bowl, Misc. // 24.07.2010

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New Photos From Last Year’s Move to Oliver!

Found a great folder of photos from our big move from Brentwood Bay to Oliver. Finally winemaking and growing happening in the same place! There’s also some shots from our 2009 harvest – definitely some humble beginnings!

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Grapes, Grains & Good Stuff

Misc., Wine // 21.07.2010

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Nice write up on the 2005 Quintessential coming from Whitecourt, Alberta. If you have some of this wine, you’re one of the lucky few, with the 2006 nearly gone, the ’05 is extra rare these days. “I finally tried the Church & State Quintessential 2005 and all I have to say is … YUM!!…” Read [...]

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Wine Judging – it’s a tough life

Competitions, Misc., Wine // 09.07.2010

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“Swirl, sniff, taste, swish, spit, repeat. Four … hundred … times. While it may seem a bit overwhelming, I can think of far worse things to be doing over a long weekend in San Francisco.” Thanks to all the judges for your hard work and deeming our Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon worthy of Double Gold! [...]

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Mud Bay VQA Staff Picks

Misc., Wine // 09.07.2010

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2009 Church & State Pinot Gris “Once again the team at Church & State winery have release a very fruit forward, well balanced, wine with ripe acidity. It is the perfect patio wine or wine to pair with plank salmon, grilled tuna or just with the sunshine.”It tastes like MORE!!” Check out all their picks [...]

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