Knotty Blog
Recycling, Is it the right choice?
In the push toward more sustainable packaging, recyclables and compostables are often at the centre of the conversation.
Sustainable Tourism
40 Knots Vineyard and Estate Winery have undergone a comprehensive assessment to achieve Sustainable Tourism PLATINUM Certification
Amphorae, Oak, Tank
Aging wine in the cellar before bottling is a process that takes patience, diligence and the knowledge of one’s terroir.
The Vineyard Floor at 40 Knots
Here are just a handful of native and foreign plants, and even weeds, that help our 40 Knots Vineyard work with Mother Nature to achieve our increasing biodynamic farming practices.
To Age Wine or Not to Age, That is the Question
“Just like a fine wine, you keep getting better with age”. We’ve all seen this Birthday Card for sale on the rack. The common misconception is that all wine surely does get better with age. This statement, however, is only true for a small number of wine types found around the world.
What Wine are YOU Drinking?
This entry is dedicated to learning about what it is that we’re drinking when we pick up that delicious glass of vino. Wondering what is specifically in 40 Knot’s wine? Read on!
Cool Climate Wines
Vancouver Island is considered a cool climate in which 40 Knots Vineyard & Estate Winery produces cool climate wines.
What is Stall Speed?
With the Comox Air show coming up this weekend, I wanted to reflect a bit on my passion for flying, and its relation to the quality of our wines.
March, Mowers, and Mulching
Sorry Easterners, it’s awesome on the West Coast.
Good Soil & Pruning Equals Happy Grapes
No, it’s not really spring, yet. We have no control over this warm weather, so we are pruning very fast.
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