Summary: <br> <br> UNCORKED! THE SCIENCE OF WINE<br> The SHOW<br> <br> <br> “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.<br> <br> <br> Through seminars, tastings and hands-on activities, renowned winemakers and viticulturists showcased the science, craftsmanship and terroir that makes Okanagan Wines so extraordinary.<br> <br> 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.<br> <br> Special Guests:<br> Janet Wood – President and CEO of Science World<br> Darryl Brooker – President, Iconic Wineries of British Columbia<br> Phil McGahan – General Manager and Winemaker at CheckMate Artisanal Winery<br> Shane Munn – General manager and Winemaker at Martin’s Lane Winery<br> Taylor Whelan – Winemaker at CedarCreek Estate Winery<br> Corrie Krehbiel – Winemaker at Mission Hill Family Estate<br> Joseph Luckhurst – General Manager, Road 13 Vineyards<br> Kurtis Kolt – Wine Educator. Judge. Georgia Straight<br> Tim Pawsey – Wine Judge. Educator<br> <br> <br> Wines poured on the night…<br> CedarCreek Estate Winery<br> <br> * 2018 Estate Sauvignon Blanc<br> * 2018 Platinum Riesling<br> * 2016 Estate Pinot Noir<br> * 2017 Platinum Syrah<br> <br> Martin’s Lane Winery<br> <br> * 2014 Naramata Ranch Riesling<br> * 2015 Fritzi’s Riesling<br> * 2014 Simes Pinot Noir<br> * 2015 DeHart Pinot Noir<br> <br> CheckMate Artisanal Winery<br> <br> 2015 Attack Chardonnay<br> 2015 Fool’s Mate Chardonnay<br> 2014 Opening Gambit<br> 2014 Silent Bishop Merlot<br> <br> Mission Hill Family Estate<br> <br> * 2017 Reserve Meritage<br> * 2018 Terroir Sauvignon Blanc – Semillon<br> * 2017 Terroir Cabernet Franc<br> * 2014 Quatrain<br> <br> Road 13<br> <br> * 2017 Roussanne<br> * 2017 Viognier<br> * 2017 Syrah<br> * 2017 Syrah Malbec<br> <br> Seminars taking place throughout the evening included: <br> <br> Synthesis: The Science of Blending Wine<br> * Evolution: The Science of Aging Wine<br> * Innovation: Technology and the Modern Organic Vineyard<br> * Terroir: The Science of Soil<br> <br> <br> Proceeds support Science World’s <a href="https://www.scienceworld.ca/ontheroad">On the Road</a> 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.<br> <a href="http://@IWOBC">@IWOBC</a><br> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/IWOBC/">https://www.facebook.com/IWOBC/</a><br> <a href="https://www.cedarcreek.bc.ca/https://">https://www.cedarcreek.bc.ca/https:</a><br> <a href="http://checkmatewinery.com/https://">checkmatewinery.com/https:</a><br> <a href="http://martinslanewinery.com/http">martinslanewinery.com/http</a>:<br> <a href="http://road13vineyards.com/https">road13vineyards.com/https</a>:<br> <a href="http://scienceworld.ca/uncorkedhttps">scienceworld.ca/uncorkedhttps</a>:<br> <a href="http://missionhillwinery.com">missionhillwinery.com</a>.<br> <a href="http://hiredbelly.com">hiredbelly.com</a><br> STORIES WE’RE WORKING ON:<br> Holiday Wines..<br> <br>
