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Karl MyWinePal
@mywinepal.bsky.social
A writer and wine lover. I cover wine, wine and food, wine and food and travel. Also beer and cider. Located in Vancouver, BC, I cover BC wines but also keep close watch on west coast USA wines, and wines from NZ, Chile, Italy, France, Spain ++
Honoured to have my poem in The Zest of the Lemon – Volume 4: Winter.

If you’d like to check it out, here’s the pre-launch link with discounted pricing and free shipping through 11/25 (valid for US addresses only) :
thezestofthelemon.com/volume-4-pre...
November 20, 2025 at 7:51 PM
A #Riesling from the Thompson Valley tastes different than one from the #Okanagan. Ever wonder why? 🍋🍏
Find the answers in Getting to Know British Columbia Wines. #bcwine
🎥 Watch now → wp.me/p1rfI3-bf0
November 8, 2025 at 9:40 PM
Today, we are at Bodega on Main to celebrate their 10th anniversary on Main Street. Wonderful pinchos, plus #Cava, and #sangria . Cheers to their next 10 years. And cheers to Hector Madina to be inducted into the BC food hall of fame!
October 16, 2025 at 3:06 AM
Cabernet Franc grapes from La Stella winery in the Okanagan ready to be destroyed and fermented.
October 9, 2025 at 10:24 PM
The deadline is approaching soon. 🎃🕸️ The Nightmare Bar Comes to Vancouver! 🕸️🎃 CONTEST!

Enter for a chance to Win 2 tickets to Nightmare Before Bar, contest closes Oct 1, 2025, 5pm. Details at this link: www.instagram.com/p/DO44sbVkcR...
September 28, 2025 at 5:19 PM
Don't forget to enter. 🎃🕸️ The Nightmare Bar Comes to Vancouver! 🕸️🎃 CONTEST!
Enter for a chance to Win 2 tickets to Nightmare Before Bar, contest closes Oct 1, 2025, 5pm. Details at this link: www.instagram.com/p/DO44sbVkcR...
September 26, 2025 at 6:13 PM
Don't forget, 🎃🕸️ The Nightmare Bar Comes to Vancouver! 🕸️🎃 CONTEST!
Enter for a chance to Win 2 tickets to Nightmare Before Bar, contest closes Oct 1, 2025, 5pm. Details at this link: www.instagram.com/p/DO44sbVkcR...
September 24, 2025 at 3:44 PM
🎃🕸️ The Nightmare Bar Comes to Vancouver! 🕸️🎃 CONTEST!
Enter to Win 2 tickets to Nightmare Before Bar, contest closes Oct 1, 2025, 5pm. Details at this link: www.instagram.com/p/DO44sbVkcR...
September 22, 2025 at 3:10 AM
Burnaby
August 28, 2025 at 2:53 AM
Have you read, Viticultural Bridges: #ClimateChange and Wine Production in #Alsace and British Columbia?
@vinsalsaceca @winesofbc @ @unsworthvineyards @zindhumbrecht @martinslanewinery @phantomcreek #winewriter #winemedia #Riesling #PinotNoir wp.me/p1rfI3-bgi
August 27, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Please enjoy, Battle Royale: BC's Hester Creek Estate Vineyard Garland vs The Judge 2022.
@winesofbc #winewriter #somm #winemedia #redwine #winelovers #wineblogger #luxury #bcwineries #bcvqa #drinklocalwine #Okanagan #buybcwine #bcwine #bcfoodie #winesofbc wp.me/p1rfI3-bfZ
August 22, 2025 at 4:44 PM
I attended the IVAN FRANKO FAMILY ART FESTIVAL by the Ukrainian Cultural Society and Ukrainian Community Society Of Ivan Franko. It was held at the London Heritage Farm in South Richmond, BC. Celebrating my #Ukrainian heritage. Perogies, arts, and music to enjoy.
August 3, 2025 at 11:22 PM
If you love ice cream and visit #saskatoon, visit @fableicecream.bsky.social . Delicious Mexican hot chocolate and prairie berry lavender flavors.
May 25, 2025 at 10:24 PM
Yummy pho for #lunch
May 14, 2025 at 9:05 PM
Learning about Bourgogne Wines: The First Step Towards the Notion of Terroir Seminar
#BackToBourgogne
#BourgogneWines #PureChablis wp.me/p1rfI3-aXP
April 6, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Showing my Canadian of #Ukraine with this lapel pin.
March 20, 2025 at 3:25 AM
BC's Mt Boucherie Wine Estate Wine Dinner
March 20 | 6:30pm, $140 per person

Indulge in an evening of fine wine and exquisite flavours at H Tasting Lounge’s Mt. Boucherie Estate Winery long table dinner in downtown Vancouver. Limited seating. Tix www.exploretock.com/htastingloun...

Menu below.
March 13, 2025 at 7:22 PM
Big news in BC wine! Gate 22 Winery @gate22winery has acquired Adega on 45th Estate Winery , blending Adega’s rich heritage with Gate 22’s innovative approach. This transition brings exciting opportunities while honouring the legacy built by the Nunes and Farinha families. #AdegaOn45th #Gate22Winery
March 5, 2025 at 7:52 PM
Unique Grape Varieties Making Unique Wines on Vancouver Island
@bcwine #bcwine #Schönberger #PetitMilo #organic #Siegerrebe @40knotswinery wp.me/p1rfI3-aOQ
February 19, 2025 at 6:13 AM
Are you a birder? Today is the day to look for the #SuperbOwl.
February 9, 2025 at 10:16 PM
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February 7, 2025 at 5:46 PM
Sunset.
February 7, 2025 at 5:05 AM
February 5, 2025 at 10:26 PM
Remember to check out Oregon's Willamette Valley Wineries Attend @VanWineFest 2025 wp.me/p1rfI3-aME
February 5, 2025 at 7:45 PM
One small step you can take to help the #environment, saving trees from being cut down, is to purchase a #bidet. I #recommend this one. A great price and quality. amzn.to/4h6Hd1i
January 26, 2025 at 9:18 PM