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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.
May 26, 2023 at 11:49 AM
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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
Apr 19, 2023 at 12:45 PM
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The Vancouver Sun - Anthony Gismondi: B.C. wine for the week of Mar 29 - Moon Curser Roussanne Marsanne 2021 - 89 points
Moon Curser Roussanne Marsanne 2021, Osoyoos, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, Canada
89 points
"this 82/18 mix of Roussanne/Marsanne sourced from the home vineyard on the Osoyoos East Bench is another winner."
Read Anthony Gismondi's BC Wine for the Week review here.
Mar 29, 2023 at 12:27 PM
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Great Northwest Wine - Platinum winning Moon Curser wine reviews
We are delighted that three Moon Curser wines won Platinum medals at the 2022 Great Northwest Wine Platinum Awards! A competition that only gold medal winning wines are invited to enter.
Kudos to our fab winemaking and vineyard team who are busy working hard getting our vines ready for the spring season and wines ready for the bottling.
Read the full wine reviews at the below links:
Moon Curser Vineyards Arneis 2021 - Highlight - "At this point, it could be viewed as the standard for the variety in the Northwest because of its critical success, structure and scale of production."
Moon Curser Vineyards Malbec 2020 - Highlight - "Perched above Lake Osoyoos near the Crowsnest Highway, New Zealand-trained founding winemaker Chris Tolley and Christian Scagnetti continue to wow critics for their brilliance with varieties that many consumers are unfamiliar with. Malbec is among those."
Moon Curser Vineyards Touriga Nacional 2020 - Highlight - "Several years ago, winemaker Chris Tolley amazed our Platinum panel with his Carménère, so it makes sense that his dry expression with this Port variety would achieve Platinum, too".
All three are SOLD OUT at the winery. Some availablity through private retailers and restaurants in BC, see Conspirators page.
Jan 27, 2023 at 4:06 PM
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Calgary Herald - "New wines for a new year"
"Check out these bottles made from lesser-known grapes this winter...
Even in Canada, you can find wines made from less common varietals. Some of my favourites are Moon Curser’s brawny Touriga Nacional, Stags Hollow’s waxy, citrus-inflected Albarino, both from the Okanagan Valley, and the meaty, cherry-infused baco noirs from Henry of Pelham in Ontario’s Niagara Peninsula. They are all worth seeking, though quantities are generally small and sell out quickly. ..."
Read "New wines for a new year".
Jan 7, 2023 at 9:31 AM
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11 Best Wineries in Oliver & Osoyoos, BC
"Looking for the best wineries in Oliver & Osoyoos to visit during your stay in the sunny Okanagan?"
We were delighted to have Kirsten Wendlandt feature Moon Curser, along with a few of our neighbouring wineries in the South Okanagan.
View The Best Wineries in Osoyoos article.
You can also get more ideas on what our town is like in the Osoyoos Travel Guide
Jan 6, 2023 at 11:10 AM
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TheWineDiva.ca - WineDiva's Annual Holiday Lists
We're delighted to see the following Moon Curser wines in Daenna Van Mulligen, WineDiva's Annual Holiday Lists. Click on the heading to view the lists.
Moon Curser Contraband Syrah 2020
Moon Curser Viognier 2021
Moon Curser Moonlit 2021
Dec 12, 2022 at 10:30 AM
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Nuvo Magazine - "The Must-Have Advent Calendars of the Season"
"With gift shopping, cookie baking, and tree decorating in full swing, navigating the world of advent calendars is not for the faint of heart. We’ve made a list and checked it twice: from coffee to beauty, NUVO has curated Advent calendars that promise to deliver festive fun.
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Moon Curser Wine Advent Calendar
Over at Moon Curser winery, it’s all elves on deck wrapping the brand’s wine Advent calendar, featuring 12 mystery bottles. Moon Curser makes wine from varieties like touriga nacional and dolcetto (both super rare for the Okanagan) so they’re the perfect pick for the oenophile. This year’s box includes current releases (including some that are sold out) plus library wines from the cellar. Mooncurser.com"
Read full "Must-Have Advent Calendars of the Season" article.
Dec 1, 2022 at 2:18 PM
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Castanet - Award-winning B.C. wines abound in 2022
"...The Platinum Awards held by Great Northwest Wine, covering wines from the Pacific Northwest, recently wrapped up. The competition is only open to wines that have prior gold medal wins.
B.C. took home a handful of platinum awards. Moon Curser Vineyards in Osoyoos gathered a few for some varietals that rarely have a starring role in the Okanagan—the 2020 Touriga Naçional, 2020 Malbec (both bold reds) and the 2021 Arneis, a white wine common to Italy’s Piedmont region...."
View Allison Markin's article Award-winning B.C. wines abound in 2022
Nov 2, 2022 at 1:32 PM
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TheWineDiva.ca/WineScores.ca - 2022 Releases, 9 wines rated 90+ Points
To view Daenna Van Mulligan's full review, click on the wine.
Moon Curser Contraband Syrah 2020 - 92 Points
Moon Curser Dead of Night 2020 - 92 Points
Moon Curser Touriga Nacional 2020 - 92 Points
Moon Curser Arneis 2021 - 92 Points
Moon Curser Tempranillo 2020 - 92 Points
Moon Curser Viognier 2021 - 92 Points
Moon Curser Syrah 2020 - 91 Points
Moon Curser Roussanne Marsanne 2021 - 90 Points
Moon Curser Heist Rose 2021 - 90 Points
Moon Curser Malbec 2020 - 89 Points
Moon Curser Petit Verdot 2020 - 88 Points
Moon Curser Moonlit 2021 - 88 Points
Oct 28, 2022 at 1:38 PM
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