December 7th, 2019 – UNCORKED! THE SCIENCE OF WINE!

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UNCORKED! THE SCIENCE OF WINE

The SHOW

“Uncorked: A Celebration of the Science of Wine” took place Thursday, November 14, as a special collaboration between Science World and five of British Columbia’s most acclaimed wineries: Mission Hill Family Estate, CedarCreek Estate Winery, CheckMate Artisanal Winery, Martin’s Lane Winery, and Road 13 Vineyards.

Through seminars, tastings and hands-on activities, renowned winemakers and viticulturists showcased the science, craftsmanship and terroir that makes Okanagan Wines so extraordinary.

As well, chefs from two of the region’s best estate restaurants — Terrace (Mission Hill) and Home Block (CedarCreek) — served amazing culinary plates to pair with the wines.

Special Guests:

Janet Wood – President and CEO of Science World

Darryl Brooker – President, Iconic Wineries of British Columbia

Phil McGahan – General Manager and Winemaker at CheckMate Artisanal Winery

Shane Munn – General manager and Winemaker at Martin’s Lane Winery

Taylor Whelan – Winemaker at CedarCreek Estate Winery

Corrie Krehbiel – Winemaker at Mission Hill Family Estate

Joseph Luckhurst – General Manager, Road 13 Vineyards

Kurtis Kolt – Wine Educator. Judge. Georgia Straight

Tim Pawsey – Wine Judge. Educator

Wines poured on the night…

CedarCreek Estate Winery

2018 Estate Sauvignon Blanc
2018 Platinum Riesling
2016 Estate Pinot Noir
2017 Platinum Syrah

Martin’s Lane Winery

2014 Naramata Ranch Riesling
2015 Fritzi’s Riesling
2014 Simes Pinot Noir
2015 DeHart Pinot Noir

CheckMate Artisanal Winery

2015 Attack Chardonnay
2015 Fool’s Mate Chardonnay
2014 Opening Gambit
2014 Silent Bishop Merlot

Mission Hill Family Estate

2017 Reserve Meritage
2018 Terroir Sauvignon Blanc – Semillon
2017 Terroir Cabernet Franc
2014 Quatrain

Road 13

2017 Roussanne
2017 Viognier
2017 Syrah
2017 Syrah Malbec

: Taylor Whelan

: Shane Munn Martins

: Joseph Luckhurst

: Philip McGahan

: Darryl Brooker

Seminars taking place throughout the evening included:

Synthesis: The Science of Blending Wine
Evolution: The Science of Aging Wine
Innovation: Technology and the Modern Organic Vineyard
Terroir: The Science of Soil

Proceeds support Science World’s On the Road program, which last year brought live science performances to 41,500 students throughout BC who otherwise might not have had a chance to visit TELUS World of Science.

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