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Tasting Room Radio - November 11th, SWIRL 2023: Over 60 BC wineries pouring in one place

Interview with Chris Tolley – Co-Owner of Moon Curser, starts at ~14:44 to 19:22.

At 17:16, you'll hear Terry David Mulligan ask when people come up to the table at Swirl BC, can Chris tell which wine will be the star of the day, and what's the one wine that will blow their minds, that they are not expecting: Terry says Moon Curser Viognier 2022 & Chris agrees! Terry caps off by asking Chris what he wants to tell Moon Curser wine fans in general about the next couple years in the Okanagan and Osoyoos.

Listen to Terry David Mulligan Interview Chris Tolley of Moon Curser.

San Pellegrino’s Fine Dining Lovers - Out of the smoke in Canada’s western winelands

"It’s an hour and a half drive south to Osoyoos Lake, which Moon Curser Vineyards overlooks. Named for moonlight-evading gold rush smugglers, Moon Curser specialises in “clandestine” grape varieties like touriga nacional and tannat. I sip on their 2021 malbec which tastes like blueberry pie. Tannat is their bestseller and winemaker Christian Scagnetti aptly describes it as a “fireplace wine.”"

Read Kiki's article in Fine Dining Lovers.

Castanet - Wine Reviews with Shelley - Moon Curser Syrah 2021

Check out Shelley Boettcher's review of Moon Curser Syrah 2021, including music pairing! 

TheWineDiva.ca/WineScores.ca - 2023 Releases, 9 Moon Curser wines rated 90+ Points

To view Daenna Van Mulligan's full review, click on the wine.

Moon Curser Touriga Nacional 2021 - 92 Points

Moon Curser Malbec 2021 - 92 Points

Moon Curser Viognier 2022 - 92 Points

Moon Curser Contraband Syrah 2021 - 91 Points

Moon Curser Syrah 2021 - 91 Points

Moon Curser Arneis 2022 - 91 Points

Moon Curser Dolcetto 2022 - 90 Points

Moon Curser Carmenere 2021 - 90 Points

Moon Curser Roussanne Marsanne 2022 - 90 Points

Moon Curser Heist Rose 2022 - 89 Points

Moon Curser Border Vines 2021 - 89 Points

Moon Curser Tempranillo 2021 - 89 Points

Moon Curser Eclipse 2021 - 89 Points

Moon Curser Dead of Night 2021 - 89 Points

John Schreiner on wine - 'Moon Curser's intriguing portfolio', 13 wines rated 90+ points

"Moon Curser Vineyards takes pride in growing grape varietals not common elsewhere in British Columbia. “We believe that the main reason they thrive in our Osoyoos vineyards is their location in what is the southernmost, hottest and sunniest place in all of the Okanagan,” the winery has written. As a consequence, Moon Curser’s wine portfolio is one of the most interesting and exciting in British Columbia. It includes Italian varietals Arneis and Dolcetto; Rhone varietals Roussanne, Marsanne and Syrah; a Portuguese grape, Touriga Nacional; a Spanish red, Tempranillo; and two reds grown primarily in South America, Tannat and Carménère. The winery grows neither Chardonnay nor Pinot Gris. The Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot grapes in its vineyards usually are components in blends."

Overview of John's ratings:

94 points

Moon Curser Contraband Syrah 2021

93 points

Moon Curser Dead of Night 2021
Moon Curser Petit Verdot 2021
Moon Curser Carménère 2021
Moon Curser Viognier 2022
Moon Curser Touriga Nacional 2021

92 points

Moon Curser Border Vines 2021
Moon Curser Arneis 2022
Moon Curser Roussanne Marsanne 2022
Moon Curser Tempranillo 2021
Moon Curser Malbec 2021
Moon Curser Syrah 2021 

90 points 

Moon Curser Eclipse 2021

View full wine reviews and article by John Schreiner - "Moon Curser's intriguing portfolio".

YearinWine.com - Moon Curser Vineyards Part 1

Deborah writes about Moon Curser Vineyards entering their 20th year in business, and also reviews Roussanne Marsanne 2022, Heist 2022 & Dolcetto 2022.

Read Deborah's YearinWine.com reviews of Moon Curser wines

 

Gismondi on Wine - 2023 Releases, 2 wines rated 90+ Points and more

To view Anthony Gismondi's full review, click on the wine.

Moon Curser Arneis 2022 - 91 Points

Moon Curser Dolcetto 2022 - 90 Points

Moon Curser Viognier 2022 - 89 Points

Moon Curser Malbec 2021 - 89 Points

Moon Curser Tempranillo 2021 - 88 Points

Moon Curser Heist Rose 2022 - 88 Points

Tasting Room Radio - July 1, 2023 - "Another 'walk in the neighbourhood'"

Interview with Beata & Chris Tolley – Owners of Moon Curser, starts at ~32:14 to 47:56.

You'll hear updates from Beata about some of the big awards Moon Curser wines have won recently, like the 2021 Syrah, 2021 Contraband Syrah and 2021 Malbec that won Double Gold at the 2023 All Canadian Wine Championships. Starting at 38:13 hear them talk about our wines - Terry asks Chris about how sparkling wines Eclipse and Moonlit came to be, then chimes in that with the Eclipse Traditional Method Roussanne Marsanne he “Meant to taste, just the neck…I cleaned it out!”. Starting at 44:36 Terrys ask a question to Beata and Chris regarding Moon Curser celebrating 20 years since planting their vineyards…“What do you want to do with the next 20 years?”.

Listen to "Another 'walk in the neighbourhood'"

Moon Curser Music #4 Mix

Do you know the story behind our winery name? Here’s our Spotify Moon Curser playlist that is all clues to help you figure it out!

Our Moon Curser #4 Mix playlist by Beata Tolley is now available on Spotify for your listening pleasure.

Note: you need a (free) Spotify account to listen.

and if you missed our first playlists:

Moon Curser Music #3 Mix Spotify playlist by Beata Tolley

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.

CTV Morning Live - Moon Curser with Mona Mahmoud

Last week Destination Osoyoos had Mona Mahmoud from CTV Vancouver in town to show off some must-visit spots in Osoyoos and she visited Moon Curser to chat with our winemaker Christian.

Watch CTV Morning Live Moon Curser segment

Check out all six Osoyoos businesses featured on Vancouver news