A Master of his Craft
We’re thrilled to welcome our first guest writer of the year, Chef Michael Allemeier CMC. Despite the perceived romance of … Continue reading A Master of his Craft
Vintage 2017
As I write this, we only have a small number of Cabernet Sauvignon and Carmenere blocks left to harvest. That … Continue reading Vintage 2017
Deciding When to Harvest
Last week, we started taking berry samples from Phantom Creek and Sundial Vineyards. Each vineyard block is sampled individually. Even … Continue reading Deciding When to Harvest
Inaugural Sparkling Wine Harvest
We are kicking off the 2017 vintage this week with our inaugural sparkling wine harvest, beginning with Pinot Noir from … Continue reading Inaugural Sparkling Wine Harvest
Managing Tannins Before Harvest
When it comes to red winemaking, there are few things as important as tannin management. Harsh, astringent tannins dry out … Continue reading Managing Tannins Before Harvest
Fermenting Reds in Barrel
When I hear “barrel fermentation,” my first thought goes to a high-quality Chardonnay. But increasingly that is changing. Once uncommon, … Continue reading Fermenting Reds in Barrel
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
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
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