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“Canada Can” Decanter Magazine!

“Canada Can” Decanter Magazine!

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Written by Bloom Wine

Excited to see our 2011 Reimer Vineyard Pinot Noir in the September issue of UK’s Decanter Magazine! In Ian D’Agata’s article “Canada Can” he lists his top 15 Canadian picks and rates our Pinot 17 Points (out of 20) which is equivalent to a 90 Point wine! Read the full article here.

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BC winemakers thirsty

BC winemakers thirsty

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BC winemakers thirsty for more exports Vancouver Business | Gordon Hamilton | September 8th, 2015 “British Columbia’s wine producers are making wine that’s good enough to attract international luminaries like Steven Spurrier, but many still face an uphill battle in translating praise from wine critics into export sales. “Our wines can compete with the big […]

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Gold & Silver Medal at National’s!

Gold & Silver Medal at National’s!

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Written by Bloom Wine

We are thrilled to have received two medals at the 2015 WineAlign National Wine Awards of Canada! 2013 Okanagan Valley Pinot Noir Gold Medal, 90 Points Aggregate final score from judges at the 2015 National Wine Awards of Canada. June 2015. 91 Points, Rémy Charest, WineAlign Judge 4 out of 5 Stars, Bill Zacharkiw “Shows […]

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Pair it Up!

Pair it Up!

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Written by Bloom Wine

Today in My Wine Canada‘s “Pair it Up!” … Seared Salmon with Mashed Potatoes and Leeks paired with our 2013 Okanagan Valley Pinot Noir! Read the full article here: http://mywinecanada.com/wineblog/pair-wine-ricardo-magazine/

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Summer of Noir

Summer of Noir

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For B.C. grape growers, it’s the summer of Noir Okanagan vintners make Pinot Noir among top three most planted grapes in B.C By Gordon Hamilton, June 26th, 2015 www.biv.com/article/2015/6/bc-grape-growers-its-summer-noir “It’s called the heartbreak grape, because it’s so difficult to make it well, but for a growing number of Okanagan winemakers, Pinot Noir is worth falling […]

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10 best Canadian wines

10 best Canadian wines

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The Gray Report shares the 10 best Canadian wines from the Northern Lands wine competition this year, and we are pleased to see our 2013 McLean Creek Road Pinot (which also won best Pinot Noir) on the list ...

 

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BC wineries up London presence

BC wineries up London presence

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Written by Bloom Wine

BC Wineries up London Presence 15th May, 2015 by Rupert Millar Last week 34 Canadian wineries, including 13 BC wineries, showcased their wines at the Wines of Canada tasting in central London! Read the full article on thedrinksbusiness.com

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Top Wine Picks: Spring has Sprung!

Top Wine Picks: Spring has Sprung!

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Written by Bloom Wine

Kurtis Kolt picks his top Spring Wines including our 2013 Okanagan Valley Pinot Noir! Read the full blog on mywinecanada.com

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2012 Gewürztraminer top l’apéritif wine pick!

2012 Gewürztraminer top l’apéritif wine pick!

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Written by Bloom Wine

Michelle Bouffard’s top l’apéritif wine picks from My Wine Canada includes our 2012 Gewürztraminer! “Nothing says springtime like the aromatic Gewürztraminer. Explosive notes of litchi and white peaches with a touch of dry sage make this wine the perfect apéro. It’s also a great match with salads and grilled fish.” Read the full article here: […]

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MFV at Wild Honey in the UK!

MFV at Wild Honey in the UK!

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Written by Bloom Wine

In a recent blog on elizabethsvines.com, Elizabeth talks about her visit to MFV last summer and her recent experience at Wild Honey Restaurant in the UK! If you’re traveling to the UK and looking for our wines, try our 2012 McLean Creek Rd Chardonnay by the glass or bottle at Wild Honey. To read the […]

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South Okanagan Wines Showcased in Germany

South Okanagan Wines Showcased in Germany

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Written by Bloom Wine

We are definitely looking forward to the ProWein tradeshow coming up in March in Germany, along with 14 other Canadian wineries, we are excited to be one of the two BC wineries in attendance! Okanagan Life Magazine recently published a story on the event, read the full story here.

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MFV at ProWein in Germany March 15-17

MFV at ProWein in Germany March 15-17

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Written by Bloom Wine

Excited to be representing BC wines at ProWein in Germany coming up March 15-17. Along with 14 other Canadian wineries (two from BC), the trade show will have 4,850 exhibitors from 47 countries and is expected to draw 49,000 trade visitors and 1,000 journalists! Read the full press release here.

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Timely tips for terroir tours

Timely tips for terroir tours

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Written by Bloom Wine

Wow a great read in The Vancouver Sun by Anthony Gismondi on the Okanagan Valley region! Here’s what Gismondi has to say about the Okanagan Falls region: “Before 2014 completely fades from memory, I wanted to summarize more than a dozen forays into the Okanagan Valley and recognize a number of people places and wines. […]

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89 Points Okanagan Valley Pinot Noir

89 Points Okanagan Valley Pinot Noir

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Written by Bloom Wine

A great review of our 2012 Okanagan Valley Pinot Noir by WineAlign‘s David Lawrason & a favourable 89 Points! “This is a very juicy, fresh yet solid style of pinot noir with quite ripe cherry-scented fruit generously padded with oak clove spice, smoke and vaguely pine-scented complexity. It’s mid-weight, firm and almost mouth-watering with a […]

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Exploring the beautiful wines of British Columbia

Exploring the beautiful wines of British Columbia

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Foodista, Food & Wine Pairing: Exploring the Beautiful Wines of British Columbia Sheri Wetherell, November 20, 2014 “Until recently, the wines from our neighbors just north of the border in British Columbia were extremely limited in the Pacific Northwest. In an exclusive relationship with Whole Foods Market, the Wines of British Columbia now offers a […]

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Excellence in Meyer Family Vineyards

Excellence in Meyer Family Vineyards

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Written by Bloom Wine

It’s almost embarrassing how complimentary Kristof is in this article! Thank you Kristof for this very complimentary write up, interview & great reviews of our wines. The full interview and reviews can be found online at thechefandthegrape.com 93+ Points, Stunning 2012 Micro Cuvée Chardonnay “…this wine has the steely-minerality of Chablis and the lightly perfumed orchardfruit *(apples, […]

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92 Points – Tribute Series Chard!

92 Points – Tribute Series Chard!

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Another great review of our 2012 Tribute Series Chardonnay! 92 points from WineAlign‘s David Lawrason! “Each year Meyer’s Tribute Chardonnay nods to a different Canadian personality. This year its former NHLer and hockey broadcaster Kelly Hrudy. I encountered this massive, riveting chardonnay at Victoria’s Gold Medal Plates culinary competition where it accompanied the gold medal […]

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MFV in AdVinetures blog!

MFV in AdVinetures blog!

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Written by Bloom Wine

Last week we had the pleasure of visiting some friends and wine club members for a private tasting event, thank you Allison Wallace & AdVinetures for the lovely blog post and for sharing our story! Here’s what Allison says about some of our wines: 2012 McLean Creek Chardonnay “From their other Estate Vineyard this wine […]

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Double Gold / Best in Class McLean Creek Chard!

Double Gold / Best in Class McLean Creek Chard!

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Written by Bloom Wine

At the recent Great Northwest Invitational Wine Competition our 2012 McLean Creek Road Chard won a double gold & best in class! All wines at the competition are tasted blind and to earn a double gold all four judges on the panel must vote for gold! “The Meyer family relies on this 20-year-old, 17-acre vineyard […]

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Meyer & Me

Meyer & Me

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Written by Bloom Wine

A great story from our friend Kurtis Kolt at MyWineCanada.com, thanks for sharing Kurtis! Published September 24, 2014 “It was early 2010 when I’d made the decision to take the big leap from working in the restaurant industry to becoming a self-employed wine consultant. As I was winding up the last few weeks of a […]

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New reviews from John Schreiner

New reviews from John Schreiner

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Written by Bloom Wine

In a recent blog post John Schreiner writes a great story on the Okanagan Falls Wineries Association and highlights & reviews some of our wines! Recently written up and reviewed were the following wines: 91 points Stevens Block Chardonnay 2013 “This elegant wine is from grapes on the winery’s Naramata Bench vineyard. It begins with […]

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Whole Foods Market in US set to sell BC wines

Whole Foods Market in US set to sell BC wines

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Written by Bloom Wine

This fall, Whole Foods Market in US will be promoting BC wines! We are thrilled to be amongst such good company, all 8 of these BC wines (including our Chardonnay) will be featured at all 15 Whole Foods Market locations across Washington and Oregon! Black Hills Estate Winery 2012 Nota Bene Burrowing Owl Estate Winery […]

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B.C. pinot noir effort pays off

B.C. pinot noir effort pays off

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Written by Bloom Wine

Anthony Gismondi: B.C. pinot noir effort pays off Using less oak seems to be having huge effect, leaving grape’s delicacy on display By Anthony Gismondi, Special to The Sun, September 5th 2014 “The second annual Annual British Columbia Pinot Noir Celebration played host to by Tantalus Vineyards is over but not before about 125 pinot […]

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MFV in MONTECRISTO Magazine: Setting their sites.

MFV in MONTECRISTO Magazine: Setting their sites.

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Written by Bloom Wine

Wow great story in MONTECRISTO Magazine by our friend Rhys Pender on our winery and what it is we do here! Meyer Family Vineyards Setting their sites. Story: Rhys Pender, MONTECRISTO Magazine “There are few more affable and humble winery proprietors than Jak Meyer and Janice Meyer-Stevens. Since they launched Meyer Family Vineyards in 2006—after […]

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Twelve great wines you should try

Twelve great wines you should try

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“A Case to Consider: Twelve great wines you should try” Anthony Gismondi picks “12 great wines you should try” in his recent MONTECRISTO Magazine story last week. We’re thrilled to see that amongst these great wines from around the world, Gismondi suggests our 2012 Micro Cuvée Pinot Noir! Read the full story here!

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Okanagan Valley #2 Wine Region in the World!

Okanagan Valley #2 Wine Region in the World!

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Written by Bloom Wine

WOW Okanagan Valley named #2 best wine region to visit in the WORLD in “USA Today’s 10 Best”! Feeling honoured to be listed amongst this highly distinguished list of wine regions around the world! Read the full article here www.10best.com

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Great review from Anthony Gismondi!

Great review from Anthony Gismondi!

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Written by Bloom Wine

This week in GismondiOnWine, esteemed WineAlign judge Anthony Gismondi reviews our 2012 Gewürztraminer scoring it a favourable 88 points! Gismondi says: “I love this juicy, mineral-style gewürztraminer that comes with no oily textures or strong rindy fruit character. The fruit comes off McLean Creek Road Vineyard and the block is 20-years old. The fermentation was […]

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7 Must-Visit Okanagan Patios

7 Must-Visit Okanagan Patios

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Written by Bloom Wine

Thank you Jeanette Montgomery and Culinaire Magazine for listing our vineyard patio as one of 7 Must-Visit Okanagan Patios this summer! Our tasting room and patio is open daily from 10AM to 5PM, bring a picnic, sip on our award winning wines and enjoy the views! Read the full article here.

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Oh Canada, Oh Okanagan

Oh Canada, Oh Okanagan

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Written by Bloom Wine

Oh, Canada; Oh, Okanagan: B.C.’s premier wine region is having a coming-of-age moment By Anthony Gismondi, Vancouver Sun July 4, 2014 1:03 PM “It seems fitting to be writing this on Canada Day, after orchestrating a five-day, Canadian-only, wine-tasting that featured 1,330 wines.My first thoughts, and I apologize for the cliché, is that Canadian wine […]

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MFV wines in Toronto Star!

MFV wines in Toronto Star!

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Written by Bloom Wine

In her recent article in the Toronto Star, writer Sherri Haigh mentions MFV wines during Fork & Cork, wine-pairing dinner we had the pleasure of attending! The dinner was held at Predator Ridge hosted by Executive Chef Jeremy Luypen where guests enjoyed an exclusive 5-course food & wine pairing as part of the official Okanagan […]

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2012 Micro Cuvée Chard 92 Points!

2012 Micro Cuvée Chard 92 Points!

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Bill Zacharkiw of WineAlign scores our 2012 Micro Cuvée an amazing 92 Points! “Super classy chardonnay. Oak is still up front a touch but after you get through it, everything fits together seamlessly. Peach and stone fruits, a touch of lemon, with a small dollop of melted butter for texture. There is more than enough […]

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When it comes to wine, London’s calling – and B.C’s answering

When it comes to wine, London’s calling – and B.C’s answering

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Written by Bloom Wine

Thrilled to see this write up in the Globe & Mail today by renowned wine columnist Beppi Crosariol! 92 Points for our Micro Cuvee Pinot and 91 Points for our McLean Creek Road Pinot! When it comes to wine, London’s calling – and B.C.’s answering By Beppi Crosariol The Globe and Mail, Thursday, May. 29 […]

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2012 Tribute Series Chard in Eats & Drinks of the week!

2012 Tribute Series Chard in Eats & Drinks of the week!

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Written by Bloom Wine

This month our 2012 Tribute Series Chardonnay was featured in Jeannette Montgomery’s Eats & Drinks of the week in Culinaire Magazine! Jeannette says “I love chardonnay — whether it’s a classic Chablis or robust new world version, there’s a reason it’s one of the most widely planted varietals. With Meyer Family Vineyards 2012 Tribute Series […]

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92 Points from Beppi Crosariol!

92 Points from Beppi Crosariol!

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Written by Bloom Wine

Thank you Beppi Crosariol for the great write up in The Globe and Mail this month, Beppi scored our just released 2012 McLean Creek Chardonnay an incredible 92 points! Beppi says “Meyer is an Okanagan star, born – unlike literal stars – just six years ago. The small estate, owned by Jak Meyer and wife […]

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MFV on Global BC!

MFV on Global BC!

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Written by Bloom Wine

Last month we had the lovely Sonia Beeksma from Global BC visit us and JAK had the pleasure of touring her around the vineyard! Check out this feature “Taste of Penticton: Okanagan Falls” featuring Meyer Family Vineyards, our friends at Liquidity Wines and Tickleberry’s! Taste of Penticton: Okanagan Falls *Photo courtesy of  Tourism Penticton  

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MFV Pinot Flight

MFV Pinot Flight

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Written by Bloom Wine

This week we had a visit from Chelsea of WineOneOneBC, Chelsea shares her story of her tour around our McLean Creek Road Vineyard in Okanagan Falls and her love of Pinot Noir! Here’s Chelsea’s tasting notes on our Pinot Noirs: Okanagan Valley Pinot Noir 2012 “The approachable, easy to appreciate pinot noir; a blend of […]

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