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My new resume

Posted on July 25, 2020 by Roger Harmston Posted in Terroir Leave a comment

it’s going to Bernard Bertrand.

  • The harvest of ripe Marechal Foch grapes the start of winemaking for Vancouver Island wineries.

Photo of me with the Harvest: Courtesy Leanna Rathkelly

Symphony Vineyard wine making

No Confusion Here

Posted on June 28, 2020 by Roger Harmston Posted in Terroir Leave a comment

To us, this is the best Ortega on the Island.  

Symphony used to lease all the vines at Starling Lane and they had GREAT Ortega.  Gerry and Sherry Mussio (one of the 3 partner owners of Starling) also planted the same vines at their home acreage.

This shows the difference that terroir can make to a wine.  

To us, home acreage Ortega is softer, mellower, and fuller bodied than the Starling vintage.


I helped harvest in 2018 at Mussio’s but not for the 2019 vintage.


Only available at Symphony vineyard or delivery from them.  $21.00


12.1% alcohol


Clear. Bright and Crisp.

You don’t need a pic of supper, because we’ve done a pairing with Vancouver Island Scallops before.  

Real Simple: Salt. Pepper Saffron. Butter only. Takes the same amount of time as the couscous.


Tonight was a slight variation with the salad.  B used watermelon.  Extra refreshing.
Twas a great mix of wine and food.

mystery case ortega scallops Symphony Vineyard

Symphony – Our 2nd Back Yard

Posted on June 23, 2020 by Roger Harmston Posted in Neighbours Leave a comment

Symphony Vineyard walkies

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