The Old World Fallacy
New World wine regions have a tendency to liken themselves to the Old World. The idea is that the perceived … Continue reading The Old World Fallacy
Trialing Palissage
We’re trialing palissage for the first time this year at Phantom Creek. With this technique, shoots are trained back down into the canopy by hand. Continue reading Trialing Palissage
On Tasting Notes
Our goal at Phantom Creek is to move past tasting notes, and focus on the emotion behind every bottle. Continue reading On Tasting Notes
Free My Grapes: R. v. Comeau
Canadian wine law is confused and confusing. Legislation is often out of touch with how wine is consumed and sold … Continue reading Free My Grapes: R. v. Comeau
Wine Summit 2017
Photo credit: Post Hotel The Wine Summit at the Relais & Château Post Hotel in Lake Louise has just concluded, … Continue reading Wine Summit 2017
Volcanic Wines in British Columbia and Abroad
There are many volcanic wine regions around the world, some obvious, others less so. Continue reading Volcanic Wines in British Columbia and Abroad
What’s a Volcanic Wine?
We’re thrilled to welcome our first guest writer to Pressing Matters, John Szabo, MS. His excellent book, Volcanic Wines: Salt, Grit and … Continue reading What’s a Volcanic Wine?