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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
To listen to this episode click here.
"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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Moon Curser Music #2 Mix
We're back at it again with a second playlist.....
Moon Curser Music Mix #2 - Spotify playlist by Beata Tolley. Note: you need a (free) Spotify account to listen.
and if you missed our first playlist:
Moon Curser Music Mix #1 - 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.
Aug 28, 2020 at 11:04 AM
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Western Living Magazine - The Summer Trip to Europe is Happening in the Okanagan This Year
"Have your plans for the continent by Dreamliner morphed into the Interior by SUV? No worries, we’ve got you covered with a vinous road map, to lead you to the local bottles that take their cues from the best of the Old World.
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Italy
You’re Wanting: Piedmont
You’re Getting: Moon Curser Arneis 2019, $23
Nebbiolo is off the table, but the great white grape of the land of Barolo sings with firm peach and mineral notes in the hands of Osoyoos’s Moon Curser. And it’s a sight cheaper than Italy, too.
mooncurser.com
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Aug 14, 2020 at 4:45 PM
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Seaside Magazine - "Bringing the Beyond into BC"
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Jul 29, 2020 at 1:34 PM
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Tasting Room Radio – July 18th, 2020 Rathjen Cellars. Jim Cuddy Wines. Moon Curser, The Best Small Winery in Canada
Interview with Chris Tolley – Co-Owner/Winemaker at Moon Curser starts at approximately ~39:58
To listen to this episode click here.
"At the end of the competition, the winery walked away with several medals led by a Platinum for its remarkable ode to the Douro Valley, the 2017 Touriga Nacional. They followed that up with six gold medals for a 2015 Tannat, think Uruguay; 2018 Dolcetto, that’s Italy; a 2017 Malbec, that’s Argentina; a 2017 Tempranillo, a nod to Spain; a 2017 Petit Verdot a classic from Bordeaux; and one final gold for a 2017 Dead of Night, a blend of Syrah and Tannat.
“Well, you get the picture, this is one very different producer, and in many ways, a poster child for what we always hoped would be the kind of innovative, family estate winery that would grab the title of the Best Performing Small Winery in Canada.
All that is left for you to do is try the wine and eventually visit the winery to experience what the Tolleys did when they first got into the business, something new and intriguing and most of all different.”
Anthony Gismondi – Co-Head Judge
Moon Curser’s Medal Winning Wines
Platinum:
Moon Curser 2017 Touriga Nacional, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia
Gold:
Moon Curser 2015 Tannat, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia
Moon Curser 2018 Dolcetto, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia
Moon Curser 2017 Malbec, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia
Moon Curser 2017 Dead of Night, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia
Moon Curser 2017 Tempranillo, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia
Moon Curser 2017 Petit Verdot, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia
Silver:
Moon Curser 2017 Carmenere, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia
Moon Curser 2018 Arneis, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia
Bronze:
Moon Curser 2017 Syrah, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia
Moon Curser 2018 Afraid of the Dark, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia
In 2006 they opened the doors to Moon Curser..except, at the time it was called Twisted Tree.
Rebranding brought the name Moon Curser.
The location has always been the same..very close to being the last winery in BC..right at the USA border.
I had already done an interview with Chris when the awards were handed out..so here’s the update from Chris and the whole interview before they won the award.
Congratulations to Chris and Beata Tolley
Moon Curser Wines
https://www.winealign.com/awards/2019/07/31/2019-nwac-results"
Jul 18, 2020 at 3:07 PM
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