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The Vancouver Sun - Anthony Gismondi: B.C. Wine Pick - Moon Curser Arneis 2022 - 91 points

Anthony Gismondi selects BC Wine Pick - Moon Curser Arneis 2022 91 points!

"BC Wine of the Week

Moon Curser Arneis 2022, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, Canada

91/100

Arneis is a rare white grape from Italy’s Piedmont region that Moon Curser has successfully grown on the south Okanagan Valley Osoyoos East Bench in near complete obscurity. Arneis translates to little rascal, or troublemaker, in the Piemontese dialect, which refers to its problematic propensity to grow. Still, it hasn’t stopped Moon Curser from releasing some terrific bottles led by the latest 2022 label. The nose is incredible, mineral and saline all in one, while the palate is awash with restrained yellow fruit and kiwi with just enough acidity to finish with vibrancy. My favourite match is roast chicken stuffed with mushrooms, but it is also a magical sushi wine."

Read full article where Gismondi selects BC Wine Pick Moon Curser Arneis

 

BC Living.ca - BC Wine 101: Fall 2023 Edition

Nikki highlights Moon Curser in

"2. Treat yo self: Three bubbles to drink right now

Moon Curser 2021 Eclipse $34.99: I was absolutely convinced that this crisp, aromatic smasher of a sparkler was for wine-club members only, so imagine my delight when I just checked and yes, it looks like you can buy it online (honestly, it would be worth joining the club to enjoy it anyhow). This is a terrific traditional method bubble made with a rather less traditional Roussanne and Marsanne blend. Yes, please."

Read BC Wine 101 Fall 2023 Edition.

Buy Moon Curser Eclipse.

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'"