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Sparkling Wine Suggestions for New Year's Eve

Sparkling Wine Suggestions for New Year's Eve #NYE2023 #bcwine #bcvqa #cava #prosecco @BlueMtnWinery @TIMEWines @HesterCreek @ChurchStateWine @seguraviudas @mionetto_

New Year’s Eve is just around the corner.  Have you purchased your sparkling wines to celebrate?  Here are some sparkling wines I enjoyed this year that you may want to consider buying.  Some BC sparklers are only available at the winery, but the foreign bottles should all be available at BC Liquor stores.  Cheers! My Sparkling Wine Suggestions BC Wine Blue Mountain Vineyards and Cellars Gold…

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Democrats add momentum to GOP push to loosen banking rules

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Democrats add momentum to GOP push to loosen banking rules

The most significant attempt to loosen rules imposed in the wake of the 2008 financial crisis is underway in Congress as the Senate looks to pass legislation within the next month that would roll back restrictions on swaths of the finance industry.

Buoyed by their success in rewriting the tax code, the Trump administration and Republican lawmakers have now set their sights on helping the financial industry, which has been engaged in a quiet but concerted push to relax many post-crisis rules and regulatory obligations, particularly for thousands of small- and medium-sized banks.

But unlike the $1.5 trillion tax overhaul, which passed along party lines, the effort to loosen the post-crisis rules is somewhat bipartisan. A group of Senate Democrats has joined Republicans to support legislation that would mark the first major revision of the 2010 Dodd-Frank Act, a signature accomplishment of President Barack Obama that has been deemed “a disaster” by President Trump.

The bill would allow hundreds of smaller banks to avoid certain elements of federal oversight, including stress tests, which measure a bank’s ability to withstand a severe economic downturn. Under current law, banks with assets of $50 billion or more are considered “systemically important financial institutions” and therefore governed by stricter rules. The bill would raise that threshold to institutions with assets of $250 billion or more, leaving fewer than 10 big banks in the United States subject to the stricter oversight.

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Banks with assets of $50 billion to $100 billion would be immediately freed from those requirements. Financial institutions with $100 billion to $250 billion in assets, such as BB&T and American Express, would no longer be subject to tougher rules after 18 months, although the Federal Reserve would retain the authority to periodically conduct stress tests on those firms.

Senator Mitch McConnell, the majority leader and Kentucky Republican, is expected to bring the bill to the Senate floor within the next month.

Hurdles remain. The House has already passed its own far more sweeping deregulatory effort. And progressive Democrats who warn that the legislation would return Wall Street to its more reckless past are mobilizing in hopes of derailing the legislation — even if that means attacking fellow Democrats who support it.

“This bill increases the risk of another taxpayer bailout, and I will continue to challenge supporters of this bill — from both parties — to explain why they stand on the side of big banks instead of working families,” said Senator Elizabeth Warren, the Massachusetts Democrat.

Still, lobbyists, lawmakers and administration officials saying this is the make or break year for overhauling Dodd-Frank.

Rob Nichols, president of the American Bankers Association, said the legislation would correct what banks view as regulatory overreach borne of a hasty legislative effort to shore up a cratering financial system after the 2008 crisis. “What I do think is significant here is that you have a recognition that’s been building for several years that parts of the policy response were misguided, ill-conceived and missed the mark,” Mr. Nichols said.

Banking giants such as J.P. Morgan and Goldman Sachs — which would see little in the way of change under the Senate bill — have said little about the looming legislation. But Jamie Dimon, the chief executive of J.P. Morgan, has been a vocal proponent of revising the Dodd-Frank law, saying in a letter to shareholders in April 2017 that “poorly conceived and uncoordinated regulations have damaged our economy, inhibiting growth and jobs.”

Some industry lobbyists have pointed out that rules ushered in after the financial crisis have in some ways been beneficial for the big banks, acting as a barrier to entry for any bank without the resources to handle the additional compliance costs.

The bill that is working its way through the Senate was brokered primarily by Senator Mike Crapo, the Idaho Republican who chairs the banking committee, and moderate Democrats such as Senator Heidi Heitkamp of North Dakota, Senator Jon Tester of Montana, Senator Joe Donnelly of Indiana and Senator Mark Warner of Virginia. Eleven Senate Democrats are co-sponsoring the bill, making its passage in the Senate likely.

Backers argue that the bill would offer much-needed relief to small banks and credit unions in parts of America that have been struggling under regulations that had primarily been aimed at the biggest banks.

“A lot of what was Too Big To Fail under Dodd-Frank became ‘too small to succeed’ because of the onerous regulatory burdens,” Ms. Heitkamp said.

Under the bill, firms with less than $10 billion in assets would be exempt from the so-called Volcker Rule, which prohibits banks from making risky bets with federally-guaranteed deposits. Mortgage rules for small lenders would also be eased.

Some critics of the bill say it goes too far. They argue that many of the institutions that received bailout money during the downturn would get less oversight.

“I think it’s going to increase stress on the financial system,” said Marcus Stanley, policy director for Americans for Financial Reform, a nonprofit organization calls for tougher regulation of Wall Street. “It’s going to increase the risk to individual banks and when significant numbers of individual banks go bust, that increases the stress on the system.”

Still, in a sign of the fight to come, other critics — including some House members — say the Senate legislation does not go far enough. House Republicans passed a far more aggressive bill last summer, which would be far more crippling to Dodd-Frank. That bill would, among other things, remove the prohibition against using federally insured funds for risking lending and gut the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. Under the Senate bill, it would remain intact.

Many House Republicans could find it difficult to back a bill that leaves the bureau unscathed, but weakening it has almost no chance in the Senate.

The Trump administration has signaled its support of the Senate bill, with Gary D. Cohn, director of the White House’s National Economic Council, telling Bloomberg News earlier this month that the Senate bill would “change the regulatory environment for the vast, vast majority of banks in the United States.”

In an interview with The Wall Street Journal last week, Mr. Trump said: “We’re looking at Dodd-Frank very strongly and I think we’ll have something on that.”

Efforts to loosen Wall Street regulations are already underway, even without legislation. The Office of Financial Research, which is supposed to spot red flags on Wall Street, lost its director last month and the Treasury Department is seeking to reduce its funding and staff. The Treasury Department has also issued a series of reports recommending changes to a number of other post-crisis rules, including rescinding a requirement that companies disclose the pay ratio between chief executives and workers.

Mr. Trump has been hiring regulators who have expressed reservations about — or been critical of — some of the post-crisis rules. In November, Mr. Trump tapped Mick Mulvaney, his budget director, to be acting director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. Mr. Mulvaney once characterized the bureau as a “sick, sad” joke.

Mr. Mulvaney has been hiring like-minded staff members to ensure that the consumer bureau’s new leadership will not be prone to what he considers regulatory overreach. Mr. Mulvaney has also frozen the bureau’s data collection system, a move that has slowed its ability to conduct examinations.

Mr. Trump is expected to soon announce a nominee to lead the consumer bureau. J. Mark McWatters, the head of the National Credit Union Administration, is widely considered to be the top choice, but the administration is still considering other finalists. Some bank lobbyists have raised concerns about whether Mr. McWatters, who has asked the consumer bureau to exempt credit unions from examination and enforcement, would give them preferential treatment.

The appointment last year of Randal K. Quarles as the Federal Reserve’s vice chairman for supervision is also expected to benefit those seeking looser oversight: Mr. Quarles has suggested that some of the strictures imposed on the financial industry since 2008 should be relaxed.

“I think the bigger changes to Dodd-Frank in 2018 will come from changes at the regulators from the new regulatory team and not from new legislation, even if it is enacted,” said Aaron Klein, policy director of the Center on Regulation and Markets at The Brookings Institution.

Despite the bipartisan support for legislative action, it will not happen without a fight, especially when Wall Street is generating record profits and after companies just received large tax cuts. Moderate Democrats who sign on to a bill to help community banks can expect to hear from the party’s progressive wing that they have defanged Dodd-Frank.

The dissension among Democrats was evident as the banking committee considered the bill last year. Senator Sherrod Brown, Democrat of Ohio, and Ms. Warren were especially vocal in their opposition to a bill that they viewed as a dangerous giveaway.

“This major move to deregulate the big banks is a major move to undermining Dodd-Frank,” said Adam Green, a founder of the Progressive Change Campaign Committee. “Especially in these Red States where economic populism is the key to Democrats winning re-election in 2018, the folks in the most competitive elections should realize that doing the bidding of the banks is not especially helpful to them.”

Ms. Warren is expected to mobilize her network of progressive activists to oppose the changes to Dodd-Frank. She is even prepared to make her Democratic colleagues cast difficult votes during the amendment process to drive home the point that banks that received bailout money should not be deregulated.

For Democrats who are crossing Ms. Warren on the issue, the hope is that the fallout will be minimal.

“Were going to agree to disagree,” said Senator Mark Warner, a Virginia Democrat who sits on the banking committee. “I don’t think this is going to split open the kind of unity you’ve seen in the Democratic Party.”

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Somerville political candidates express objectives

Originally published in the Somerville Journal on July 5, 2017.

By Katie Bowler

Union workers and supporters filled the Somerville City Club on June 27 for a Candidates Night presented by the Somerville Labor Coalition.

Candidates for ward aldermen, aldermen at large and mayor had the opportunity to briefly speak about their campaign promises and goals for the city. Not all candidates for the upcoming fall election were present.

The night was moderated by SCATV’s Joe Lynch, who asked questions about Civil Service, union support, affordability and more.

Ward Two

The night started with Alderman Maryann Heuston and JT Scott, who are both running for Ward 2 alderman.

Having grown up in a three-family “workers’” house in Somerville, Heuston said she understands the importance of unions. For the past 16 years, she continued, she’s supported city workers and will continue to do so.

“That’s why your issues...are so worth it to me,” she said. “I value your support and that’s why I’m here this evening...As long as you support me, I am there for you.”

Scott, who owns a fitness gym in Somerville, said city wages need to be higher and there needs to be more transparency in city processes.

“We need to do better,” he said. “I’m a new candidate with new ideas...and determination to do better for a great city we all love.”

Ward Three

Alderman Bob McWatters and Ben Ewen-Campen are the candidates for Ward 3 Alderman, and both spoke about their dedication to the people of of Somerville.

Ewen-Campen argued the city isn’t doing enough for its people, and that it’s time for a change. Real progress, he continued, comes from the bottom up, and he vows to be standing next to grassroots organizers.

“Organized labor works to give people a real power to people, and it’s under attack...right here,” he said. “I will be out in the streets with you. These are issues I care about deeply.”

McWatters, raised in Somerville, was the first person in his family to go to college, he said, and is a union member himself.

“I understand the importance of collective bargaining and benefits,” he said, suggesting union leaders be more involved in community and city conversations.

Ward Four

Newcomers Jesse Clingan and Omar Boukili each promised to give a voice to the people.

“I am running because I want to make sure everybody gets a voice in our political process, and I mean everybody,” said Boukili. “I got into public service...to change the way governments interact with the people they are supposed to serve.”

“I take answers from nobody, I take orders from nobody, except myself,” said Clingan. “We need to start getting the right people on the board.”

Clingan encouraged the use of union workers on major developments in the city, which has been an issue in past projects, including Assembly Row.

Boukili, who comes with a background in local government and works in Revere, said while he supports the concept, it may be difficult to accomplish with a legal ordinance.

Mayor

Payton Corbett has lived in Somerville for the past 14 years and praised the power that working people have when they stick together. Corbett challenged current mayor Joseph Curtatone for claiming to be a progressive leader while supporting privatization.

“As a mayor, it’s your duty to stand with the people that live in the city, not the people that do business with the city,” he said. “No union member is going to lose their job under my watch...There is plenty of money to be made in this city and it shouldn’t be off the backs of workers.”

Kenneth Van Buskirk said he decided to run for mayor after attending budget and planning board meetings, and after seeing the “terrible relations” the city has with union workers.

“We need a new mayor and we have to take a step to get there,” said Van Buskirk. “I recognize how hard our city workers actually work for us...{The mayor) doesn’t run government, the employees run it.”

Aldermen at Large

Seven candidates were present at the City Club, including Alderman President Bill White, Alderman Mary Jo Rossetti, Alderman Dennis Sullivan, Alderman Jack Connolly, Stephanie Hirsch, Will Mbah and Kevin Tarpley.

“One gets elected because they work well in black and white,” Connolly said in his opening statement. “You get re-elected because you work well in gray areas.”

Rossetti has lived in Somerville all her life, and said she’s loved raising her family here and working with the city. But, she said, there needs to be more direct involvement with negotiations involving union workers. There is more work that needs to be done, she continued.

Sullivan encouraged union workers to stay involved, and as a union worker himself, urged attendees to organize, show up to the polls and vote.

“Some of the burden of the weight has to be placed on union workers,” he said.

Hirsch, who worked on SomerStat with the city, said using municipal data is key in making a case for union workers.

Tarpley, who served as alderman in the late 1990s, said the job of an alderman is to “bug” people to get things done, which he vowed to do.

“You have to hold people’s feet to the fire to make sure items are moving forward,” he said.

Mbah agreed, encouraging people to organize and communicate with aldermen in order to push their agendas forward.

“When unions win, it’s a win for everybody,” he said.

To watch the video, head to the Somerville Media Center’s website: http://www.scatvsomerville.org/.

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Why it’s TIME to Revisit this Favourite BC Winery

Why it’s TIME to Revisit this Favourite BC Winery @timewinery @winebcdotcom #bcwine #bcvqa

I visited TIME Family of Wines winery, tasting room, and restaurant in September.  And had a great time.  Lots of delicious wines for you to enjoy and the chef is on-point.  I received this press release from TIME Family of Wines about what is new and I’d like to share it with you.  Enjoy. ~~~As autumn is upon us, the team at TIME Family of Wines has news to share. New members have joined the…

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Visiting TIME Family of Wines Urban Winery in Penticton

Visiting @TIMEWines Urban Winery in #Penticton. Delicious wine and food! #bcwine #bcvqa @bcwine #okanagan #somm #luxury #sparklingwine

It has taken me a while to get out to Penticton and visit TIME Family of Wines at their urban winery downtown, but happy to have visited now.  The winery has combined a tasting room bar and a restaurant so you can enjoy their wines on premise.  I started off my visit with a tour by Peter who told me how this building used to be a movie theatre and described the different rooms as we passed…

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Big BC Wine News: Exciting Changes for TIME Winery, Evolve Cellars, and McWatters Collection

Big BC Wine News: Exciting Changes for TIME Winery, Evolve Cellars, and McWatters Collection #bcwine @winebcdotcom @timewinery @evolvecellars

I’m sure many of us in the wine trade and lovers of BC wine wondered what would happen to TIME Winery, Evolve Cellars, and McWatters Collection after the very unexpected passing of Harry McWatters.  Now we know.  Today it was announced that these 3 wineries have been sold to a local BC family.  Here is the press release.

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Exciting Changes for TIME Winery, Evolve Cellars, and McWatters…

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McWatters Collection Meritage 2016: A Symphony in the Glass

McWatters Collection #Meritage 2016: A Symphony in the Glass #bcwine @McWattersWine #Okanagan @winebcdotcom

Harry McWatters ENCORE CEO & President (credit Jeff Bassett)

The McWatters Collection of wines that I’ve tasted have always been top quality.  I reviewed the McWatters Collection Meritage 2013, and now the 2016 release.  It is quite interesting to me to see the similarities between both wines.  Harry McWattersonly produces two wines under this label; his red Meritage, which is always based on…

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A Few BC Wine Suggestions for the Holidays

A Few BC Wine Suggestions for the #Holidays #christmas #bcwine @BackyardWines @40KnotsWinery

Whatever you are celebrating this December, it’s probably with family and/or friends for a meal at some point.  Food loves wine, so here are a few of my recommended wines that should go with many dishes, or to enjoy on their own before or after your meal.  Enjoy these BC wines!

My Holiday BC Wine Suggestions Backyard Vineyards Blanc de Noir sparkling wine

Backyard Vineyards Blanc de Noir Brut NV …

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Today I wanted to try a rich oaked #Chardonnay from BC to go with my roast turkey dinner for the #Christmas holidays.  I opened a bottle of @timewines McWatters Collection #Chardonnay 2020 and was not disappointed.  Let me tell you about this wine. McWatters Collection Chardonnay 2020 Appearance: Bright clear medium intensity lemon colour. Nose: A medium intensity nose with rich aromas with toast, butterscotch, pineapple and oak.  Nutmeg and apple aromas were added with some time in the glass. Palate: Dry, very round with a medium-plus body and flavour intensity.  Toast, butterscotch and pineapple flavours on the palate.  The flavours were quite intense as soon as you poured the glass, but give it a minute or two of swirl time and the flavours lighten up nicely.  On the mid-palate you get some nutmeg, oak and black pepper flavours. Finish: A medium length finishing  with a soft mouthfeel, and pineapple, butterscotch, nutmeg and peppery flavours. Stay tuned for my full tasting notes, including decanting, on mywinepal.com, plus how this wine went with my roast turkey #holiday #dinner. #winewriter #somm #winemedia #whitewine #wineandfood #winelovers #wineblogger #luxury #bcwineries #bcvqa #coolclimatewine #drinklocalwine #Okanagan #buybcwine #bcwine #bcfoodie #winesofbc https://www.instagram.com/p/CX4nao0vC-9/?utm_medium=tumblr

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I received this special collection of #sparkling wines, which are perfect for the #holidays, from @timewines in the #Okanagan.  One, in particular, is especially special, the 2017 McWatters Collection Brut.  Let me provide you with info on each of the wines, which I will be reviewing.  You may want to purchase them sooner in case they sell out.  The info below is from the winery. Evolve Cellars Effervescence:  A crisp and pure blend of Chardonnay and Pinot Blanc that was created for sharing, enjoying the day and celebrating with your favourite people. Evolve Pink Effervescence:  The pink version of our Chardonnay and Pinot Blanc blend with a touch of Syrah. This fun wine pairs perfectly with Christmas dinner or will make for a tasteful holiday gift. TIME Brut:  A rich blend of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir filled with creaminess and texture that has become a favourite among TIME Family of Wines fans. Chronos Brut:  A new addition to our portfolio. Following in the sparkling style of our TIME Brut; this wine displays fine bubbles and a bouquet of fresh citrus and hint of toast. 2017 McWatters Collection Brut: <MyWinePal: a very special wine> Those who knew our founder Harry McWatters, knew of his love for sparkling wine. In 2017, as he celebrated his 50th vintage in BC, Harry worked on one of his last projects. A traditional method sparkling that would become the inaugural sparkling for his legacy brand, McWatters Collection. Under his guidance, the 2017 Brut was made in Methode Traditionelle, a blend of 65% Chardonnay, 25% Pinot Noir and 10% Pinot Blanc, sourced from three premium vineyards throughout the Okanagan. The wine was left to ferment and to rest on its lees for 42 months, making it a truly exceptional sparkling. Compact bubbles impart a lively character to the rich, creamy texture. The bouquet is complex, layered with notes of citrus and pineapple, followed by a crisp finish. Only 500 cases were made. Stay tuned for my tasting notes here on IG plus articles on mywinepal.com! #winewriter #somm #winemedia #redwine #whitewine #winelovers #wineblogger #luxury #bcwineries #bcvqa #coolclimatewine #drinklocalwine #buybcwine #bcwine @winebcdotcom https://www.instagram.com/p/CXFBX7kvTrv/?utm_medium=tumblr

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How does @timewines Evolve Spontaneity and McWatters Collection White Meritage pair with Japanese food from #TendonKohaku in #Burnaby? Spontaneity is off-dry with lots of lychee flavor while McWatters Collection White Meritage is dry with more nettles flavor. The best pairing was with the White Meritage. The dryness of the wine and nettles / green flavours worked very well with the tempura. Truly a great wine food. The Spontaneity was ok, but being off-dry plus lots of lychee was a bit too strong for the tempura. BTW, I ordered the Seafood and the Kohaku tendon boxes to go. #winewriter #somm #winemedia #whitewine #wineandfood #winelovers #wineblogger #luxury #bcfoodie #bcwineries #bcvqa #gourmet #gourmetfood #gourmets #chef #gourmetkitchen #gourmetdinner #gourmetexperience #gourmetchef https://www.instagram.com/p/CVeZNPGJlyY/?utm_medium=tumblr

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I received these 3 wines from @timewines over the summer, but holiday travel and other busyness kept me away from tasting these wines until now.  All 3 are white wines.  I tasted the: - Evolve Cellars Spontaneity 2020 - Chronos Rose 2020 - McWatters Collection White Meritage 2020 Evolve Cellars Spontaneity 2020 Appearance: A medium minus intensity straw colour in the glass. Nose: Medium-plus intensity starting off with pears, oranges, other sweet citrus plus a hint of spearmint and honey.  But as the wine warms up in your glass you get tropical fruit, plus lots of lychee aroma. Palate: Dry, light body, and light roundness, and higher acidity that leaves a light prickle on your tongue.  Ripe tropical fruit and stone fruit mix on the palate with some pepperiness toward the finish.  Then if you let the wine warm up you get lychee, lime and roses! Finish: A medium plus length finishing with pears, peach, some grape skin, then tropical fruit and honey at the very end.  A bit puckering finish. Chronos Rose 2020 Appearance: A bright medium intensity orangy salmon colour. Nose: A light intensity nose with a mix of rhubarb, candied rhubarb, strawberries and red fruit flavours.  Maybe also a touch of floral. Palate: This wine is off-dry, round with a thicker, waxy mouthfeel.  A medium acidic prickle on your tongue.  Deeper flavours with red fruits primarily, with lesser amounts of candied red fruits, wild strawberries and grape stem. Finish: A medium-plus length finishing with rhubarb, tart red fruits, and some pepperiness. McWatters Collection White Meritage 2020 Appearance: A bright medium intensity lemon with green tint in the glass. Nose: Medium intensity aromas of nettles, toast and citrus with a hint of peaches. Palate: Dry, medium-plus body, very smooth and round.  Almost silky.  Mouthfilling.  Toast mainly with light citrus and apple flavours, plus a hint of stone fruit.  Pears identifiable with air. Finish: Medium-plus length finishing with toast, plus some light citrus behind and grape skin tannins.   Stay tuned for my full tasting notes, including decanting, on mywinepal.com.  I also tried these wines with cheese and proscuitto.  #bcwine #bcvqa #somm https://www.instagram.com/p/CVawvMWJebY/?utm_medium=tumblr

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It has been two years of change for the TIME Family of Wines, through a sale, pandemic, and reorganizing the business.  One of the bright things that happened from this is a restructuring of the brands.  I received 3 wines from @timewinery that show off the changes, most noticeably an update of the brand logos. Chronos is crafted for lovers of Okanagan Valley terroir.  You will notice the circular element that alludes to their core brand value of connections.  I have the Chronos Rose to try.  Evolve Cellars has a nice new logo with circular features as well as a new font face. These wines are meant to show the pure expressions of varietals to awaken your five senses.  I have their Spontaneity to try, a white blend. #celebrateverymoment  And lastly there is the McWatters Collect that carries on Harry McWatters legacy.  These wines are a testament to Harry's dedication and perseverance of spirit to make world-class wine in BC.  I have the McWatters Collection White Meritage to try.  Stay tuned for me tasting these three wines and writing about them here on Instagram, plus full tasting notes on mywinepal.com. #winewriter #somm #winemedia #redwine #whitewine #wineandfood #winelovers #wineblogger #luxury #bcwineries #bcvqa #coolclimatewine #drinklocalwine #buybcwine #bcwine #bcfoodie #winesofbc https://www.instagram.com/p/CSfJheBhUts/?utm_medium=tumblr

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New Wine Releases from Okanagan's Evolve Cellars and McWatters Collection

New Wine Releases from Okanagan's Evolve Cellars and McWatters Collection @evolvecellars @McWattersWine #OkanaganWine @bcwas

BC’s father daughter team of Harry McWatters and Christa-Lee McWatters-Bond have collaborated to produce two lines of wine lately; Evolve Cellars and McWatters Collection.  For me Evolve Cellar’s wines are meant to be young and fresh and easy to drink, while McWatters Collection has more structured wines that you can put in your cellar for many years and enjoy. I received a few new releases from…

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3 Big Red Wines from McWatters Collection and TIME Estate Wineries

3 Big Red Wines from McWatters Collection and TIME Estate Wineries #BordeauxBlend @TimeWinery @McWattersWine

TIME Syrah, Meritage, and McWatters Collection Meritage wines

It’s Fall and the rains will soon be starting according to the weather forecast.  How to keep yourself happy and fortified during our rainy season?  Big red BC wines.  I received 3 bottles recently:

TIME Estate Winery Syrah 2013

TIME Estate Winery Meritage 2013

McWatters Collection Meritage 2013

Two Bordeaux blends and one single…