April 1, 2021 | Kathy Malone
All about the Naramata Bench Terroir: Part 1 of 3
My Love of the Naramata Bench
- by Kathy Malone
When I was considering the move to Hillside from Mission Hill, I thought these people were insane, planting Malbec this far north in the valley. I knew how hard it was to ripen Bordeaux varieties, even as far south as Osoyoos. But I tasted the wines and was impressed. . . confused, but impressed. Spending the summer of 2009 on the bench, I got a sense of how we were able to achieve this level of ripeness. Read on: THE FULL ARTICLE HERE.
Apr 1, 2021 at 1:00 PM
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February 1, 2021 | Kathy Malone
Why I Hate Icewine....
Why I Hate Ice Wine...
Feb 1, 2021 at 11:47 AM
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August 15, 2020 | Kathy Malone
Preparing the Vineyard for Harvest
PREPARING FOR HARVEST IN THE VINEYARD
Aug 15, 2020 at 2:23 PM
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August 1, 2020 | Kathy Malone
Preparing the Cellar for Harvest
PREPARING THE CELLAR FOR HARVEST
Aug 1, 2020 at 2:16 PM
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June 15, 2020 | Kathy Malone
Why We Use Oak In Winemaking: Part 2
Jun 15, 2020 at 12:56 PM
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June 1, 2020 | Kathy Malone
Why We Use Oak in Winemaking: Part 1
Part 1 of 3: How Different Oak Barrels Affect the Flavor and Structure of the Wine.
Jun 1, 2020 at 12:52 PM
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