UNCORKED!    THE SCIENCE OF WINE

The SHOW

 

“Uncorked: A Celebration of the Science of Wine” took place Thursday, November 14, as  a special collaboration between Science World and five of British Columbia’s most acclaimed wineries: Mission Hill Family Estate, CedarCreek Estate Winery, CheckMate Artisanal Winery, Martin’s Lane Winery, and Road 13 Vineyards.

 

Through seminars, tastings and  hands-on activities, renowned winemakers and viticulturists showcased  the science, craftsmanship and terroir that makes Okanagan Wines so extraordinary.

As well, chefs from two of the region’s best estate restaurants — Terrace (Mission Hill) and Home Block (CedarCreek) — served amazing culinary plates to pair with the wines.

Special Guests:

Janet Wood – President and CEO of Science World

Darryl Brooker – President, Iconic Wineries of British Columbia

Phil McGahan – General Manager and Winemaker at CheckMate Artisanal Winery

Shane Munn – General manager and Winemaker at Martin’s Lane Winery

Taylor Whelan  – Winemaker at CedarCreek Estate Winery

Corrie Krehbiel – Winemaker at Mission Hill Family Estate

Joseph Luckhurst – General Manager, Road 13 Vineyards

Kurtis Kolt – Wine Educator. Judge. Georgia Straight

Tim Pawsey – Wine Judge. Educator

 

 Wines poured on the night…

CedarCreek Estate Winery

* 2018 Estate Sauvignon Blanc

* 2018 Platinum Riesling

* 2016 Estate Pinot Noir

* 2017 Platinum Syrah

Martin’s Lane Winery

* 2014 Naramata Ranch Riesling

* 2015 Fritzi’s Riesling

* 2014 Simes Pinot Noir

* 2015 DeHart Pinot Noir

CheckMate Artisanal Winery

2015 Attack Chardonnay

2015 Fool’s Mate Chardonnay

2014 Opening Gambit

2014 Silent Bishop Merlot

Mission Hill Family Estate

* 2017 Reserve Meritage

* 2018 Terroir Sauvignon Blanc – Semillon

* 2017 Terroir Cabernet Franc

* 2014 Quatrain

Road 13

* 2017 Roussanne

* 2017 Viognier

* 2017 Syrah

* 2017 Syrah Malbec

Seminars taking place throughout the evening included:   

Synthesis: The Science of Blending Wine

* Evolution: The Science of Aging Wine

* Innovation: Technology and the Modern Organic Vineyard

* Terroir: The Science of Soil

 

Proceeds  support Science World’s On the Road program, which last year brought live science performances to 41,500 students throughout BC who otherwise might not have had a chance to visit TELUS World of Science.

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