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Stumbling upon the Elephant: Elephant Island Winery of Naramata Bench
Let’s spice things up a bit. Shall we? Let’s start with a riddle. What do Agatha Christie’s fictional but famed detective Hercule Poirot and an elephant have in common? Don’t know? Here’s a hint. It is related to an alcoholic beverage. Still not sure? Okay… All right… We’ll tell you. The answer is… Cassis! Cassis,… [Read more]
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The fruit wines of the Elephant Island Winery
Is an alcoholic beverage made of fruit, wine or not wine? A grape is a fruit, so doesn’t that simple fact alone answer the question? In this piece, we opine on whether or not fruit wine is wine or a misnomer. We also share our tasting notes for three fruit wines made in British Columbia,… [Read more]