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 ...here are a few reports and unconfirmed rumours from various sources. Some credible, others, ... well.


 

Valerie van der Gracht
 
July 22, 2021 | Valerie van der Gracht

MyVanCity.ca - "#ThisWineThatDish | Moon Curser Syrah | Sweet & Spicy Grilled Vegetables"

"Everything I look for in a Syrah, juicy perfection with lighter tannins than I expected. The dish combined sweet, sour and savoury but the wine was up to the challenge. I knew that a peppery wine would be exactly right, and wow, definitely a hit.

Rich and smooth, with ripe fruit aromas and flavours of dark fruits like blackberry and just the right amount of tart wild blueberry to add interest and acidity."

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Time Posted: Jul 22, 2021 at 12:59 PM Permalink to MyVanCity.ca - Permalink
Tim Pawsey
 
May 17, 2021 | Tim Pawsey

Quench Magazine - "Blockbuster BC Red Blends"

"Mooncurser Dead of Night, 2018, Okanagan Valley VQA, Canada

This south Okanagan winery which doesn’t take itself too seriously does, in fact, make some pretty serious wines—and perhaps the widest selection of red varieties anywhere in the valley. This marriage of 52% Syrah with 48% Tannat delivers forward, vibrant red berries, chocolate and warm spice before well structured, mouth filling palate of mulberry, black pepper, leather and damson on the mouth-filling palate, buoyed by juicy acidity and a plush mouthfeel with well integrated, tannins through through the lengthy end. $39.99"

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Time Posted: May 17, 2021 at 9:59 AM Permalink to Quench Magazine - Permalink
Anthony Gismondi
 
February 24, 2021 | Anthony Gismondi

The Vancouver Sun - Anthony Gismondi: Knowing these B.C. wine regulations makes shopping for local wine easy

"Weekend Wine Picks

...

Moon Curser Border Vines 2018, Osoyoos, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, Canada

$25.99 I 88/100

Border vines is a Cabernet forward blend of 69/15/10/3/3/ Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Petit Verdot, Carménère, Cabernet Franc. At a hefty 14.8 per cent alcohol, you feel the Cabernet Sauvignon tannins and the power of the Petit Verdot. It is a bit of a bruiser at this point and will need time to settle down in the bottle. Rich and potent black fruits reminiscent of Bing cherries, black currants, and blueberries with dark chocolate, spice, and savoury dried herbs. Youthful and rambunctious but has fine potential. I suggest five years in the bottle or serve with a slab of rare beef."

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Time Posted: Feb 24, 2021 at 12:23 PM Permalink to The Vancouver Sun - Anthony Gismondi: Knowing these B.C. wine regulations makes shopping for local wine easy Permalink
Sam The Wine Teacher Hauck
 
February 17, 2021 | Sam The Wine Teacher Hauck

MyVanCity.ca - Year End Interview with Chris Tolley of Moon Curser

"Last December, I had the pleasure of interviewing Chris Tolley of Moon Curser Vineyards, a small family-owned winery on the east side of Osoyoos just where Hwy 3 begins its rise up Anarchist Mountain on its journey to the Kootenays and beyond."

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Time Posted: Feb 17, 2021 at 3:53 PM Permalink to MyVanCity.ca - Year End Interview with Chris Tolley of Moon Curser Permalink
Daenna Van Mulligan
 
January 12, 2021 | Daenna Van Mulligan

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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Time Posted: Jan 12, 2021 at 10:49 AM Permalink to TheWineDiva.ca/WineScores.ca - 2020 Releases, 10 wines above 90 Points Permalink
Beata Tolley
 
December 14, 2020 | Beata Tolley

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. It contains no Christmas music, but we hope you will enjoy while dancing around your Christmas tree regardless.

Moon Curser Music #3 Mix - Spotify playlist by Beata Tolley 

 

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. 

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

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 working on adding to the playlist; suggestions are great if anyone’s so inclined. Email them to gold@mooncurser.com

Time Posted: Dec 14, 2020 at 3:29 PM Permalink to Moon Curser Music #3 Mix Permalink
Nikki Bayley
 
December 10, 2020 | Nikki Bayley

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.

...

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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Time Posted: Dec 10, 2020 at 10:41 AM Permalink to BC Living.ca - BC Wine 101: Holiday 2020 Edition Permalink
Terry David Mulligan
 
December 5, 2020 | Terry David Mulligan

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"

Time Posted: Dec 5, 2020 at 2:54 PM Permalink to Tasting Room Radio - Dec 5th, 2020– The Hatch. Hillside. Moon Curser. Enrico.  A new Season of TRR. Permalink
Tania Tomaszewska
 
November 3, 2020 | Tania Tomaszewska

Seaside Magazine - "Sipping Some History in the South Okanagan"

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Time Posted: Nov 3, 2020 at 4:33 PM Permalink to Seaside Magazine - Permalink
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