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...here are a few reports and unconfirmed rumours from various sources. Some credible, others,... well.
Quench Magazine - "Blockbuster BC Red Blends"
"Mooncurser Dead of Night, 2018, Okanagan Valley VQA, Canada
This south Okanagan winery which doesn’t take itself too seriously does, in fact, make some pretty serious wines—and perhaps the widest selection of red varieties anywhere in the valley. This marriage of 52% Syrah with 48% Tannat delivers forward, vibrant red berries, chocolate and warm spice before well structured, mouth filling palate of mulberry, black pepper, leather and damson on the mouth-filling palate, buoyed by juicy acidity and a plush mouthfeel with well integrated, tannins through through the lengthy end. $39.99"
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May 17, 2021 at 9:59 AM
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The International Wine & Food Society - "MOON CURSER VINEYARDS: A PRODUCER OF DIVERSE TOP QUALITY WINES!"
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Mar 29, 2021 at 12:11 PM
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The Vancouver Sun - Anthony Gismondi: Knowing these B.C. wine regulations makes shopping for local wine easy
"Weekend Wine Picks
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Moon Curser Border Vines 2018, Osoyoos, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, Canada
$25.99 I 88/100
Border vines is a Cabernet forward blend of 69/15/10/3/3/ Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Petit Verdot, Carménère, Cabernet Franc. At a hefty 14.8 per cent alcohol, you feel the Cabernet Sauvignon tannins and the power of the Petit Verdot. It is a bit of a bruiser at this point and will need time to settle down in the bottle. Rich and potent black fruits reminiscent of Bing cherries, black currants, and blueberries with dark chocolate, spice, and savoury dried herbs. Youthful and rambunctious but has fine potential. I suggest five years in the bottle or serve with a slab of rare beef."
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Feb 24, 2021 at 12:23 PM
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MyVanCity.ca - Year End Interview with Chris Tolley of Moon Curser
"Last December, I had the pleasure of interviewing Chris Tolley of Moon Curser Vineyards, a small family-owned winery on the east side of Osoyoos just where Hwy 3 begins its rise up Anarchist Mountain on its journey to the Kootenays and beyond."
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Feb 17, 2021 at 3:53 PM
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TheWineDiva.ca/WineScores.ca - 2020 Releases, 10 wines above 90 Points
Moon Curser Roussanne Marsanne 2019 - 92 Points
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Moon Curser Touriga Nacional 2018 - 92 Points
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Moon Curser Syrah 2018 - 92 Points
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Moon Curser Tempranillo 2018 - 92 Points
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Moon Curser Dolcetto 2019 - 91 Points
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Moon Curser Arneis 2019 - 91 Points
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Moon Curser Viognier 2019 - 91 Points
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Moon Curser Dead of Night 2018 - 90 Points
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Moon Curser Malbec 2018 - 90 Points
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Moon Curser Contraband Syrah 2018 - 90 Points
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Moon Curser Border Vines 2018 - 89 Points
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Moon Curser Cavernet Sauvignon 2017 - 89 Points
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Moon Curser Carménère 2018 - 88 Points
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Moon Curser Moonlit 2019 - 88 Points
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Jan 12, 2021 at 10:49 AM
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Moon Curser Music #3 Mix
Do you know the story behind our winery name? Here’s another Moon Curser playlist that is all clues. We're back at it again with a third playlist.....
Our Moon Curser #3 Mix playlist is now available on Spotify for your listening pleasure.
Moon Curser Music #3 Mix - Spotify playlist by Beata Tolley. Note: you need a (free) Spotify account to listen.
and if you missed our first playlists:
Moon Curser Music #2 Mix - Spotify playlist by Beata Tolley
Moon Curser Music #1 Mix - Spotify playlist by Beata Tolley
What makes these playlists Moon Curser-y, you say...? there's definitely a theme, and you will not have much trouble spotting it once you glance at the titles. If you don't quite know the history behind our winery name, the playlists should provide many a clue along with an eclectic selection of what we hope will become your favourites.
And if you’re still not sure after listening: here’s the whole tale of the Moon Curser name: About Moon Curser's name.
We’re always working on adding to the playlists; suggestions are great if anyone’s so inclined. Email them to gold@mooncurser.com.
Dec 14, 2020 at 3:29 PM
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BC Living.ca - BC Wine 101: Holiday 2020 Edition
"1. Pop! Five must-have B.C. bubbles
Because nothing brings the happy like a bottle of bubbly.
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Moon Curser Moonlit Frizzante 2019
I’m such a fan of Osoyoos’s Moon Curser Vineyards; they grow grape varieties that almost no one else does and they make such wonderful wine with 'em! This is their first sparkling and it’s a winner straight out of the gate. Super foamy with bags of lemon, almond and baked apples. It’s the perfect day drinker! Sold out at the winery, see if you can track it down at a wine store cos it’s fab!"
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Dec 10, 2020 at 10:41 AM
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Tasting Room Radio - Dec 5th, 2020– The Hatch. Hillside. Moon Curser. Enrico. A new Season of TRR.
Interview with Beata & Chris Tolley – Owners of Moon Curser starts at approximately ~30:15
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"Moon Curser – Beata.Chris Tolley Founders. Chris is Winemaker. (Osoyoos Bench)
In 2003 both Beata and Chris completed a Post Graduate Degree in Viticulture and Oenology at Lincoln University is Christchurch NZ.
In 2004 Beata and Chris started small and well under the radar after their move from Calgary. Chris a software designer, Beata a Chartered Accountant.
The Moon Curser name pays tribute to the Gold Smuggling history of Osoyoos which is right up against the USA Border.
Unlike almost anyone else in the Okanagan, they decided right from the beginning to grow, bottle, and sell premium wines from old World grapes.
Tannat, Dolcetto, and Touriga Nacional. Then they added Syrah, Malbec, Petit Verdot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Carmenere, Tempranillo, Arneis, Roussanne/Marsanne, Viognier.
Then they added AWARDS. The latest is the greatest.
Moon Curser was recognized as #1 Best Performing Small Winery at the 2019 WineAlign National Wine Awards of Canada.
The award perhaps explains why so many of their wines are Sold Out. Beta and Chris will let us know what’s left to order.
They have a great wine club and Beata will explain why club membership would make a great gift.
This is a truly great small winery with a big heart.
www.mooncurser.com"
Dec 5, 2020 at 2:54 PM
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Seaside Magazine - "Sipping Some History in the South Okanagan"
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Nov 3, 2020 at 4:33 PM
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The BC Wine Lover's Cookbook - Plum Clafoutis; pair with Dolcetto 2019
Our recipe this shipment is a real treat: you can view it below or if you'd like to print a copy you can find a PDF here
It's a recipe for Plum Clafoutis from Moon Curser's feature in the absolutely wonderful new cookbook from the Okanagan's own award winning author, Jennifer Schell, The BC Wine Lover's Cookbook. We are huge fans of Jennifer's work and love her focus on the food, farm and drink community of the Okanagan and British Columbia. You can purchase The BC Wine Lover's Cookbook from our tasting room or on our website. To visit Jennifer's site and learn more, go here.
Aug 28, 2020 at 2:30 PM
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