Blasted Church is featured in Sip Magazine in an article “Winemakers of a Common Mother” by Kurtis Kolt.

His thoughtful article helps readers to understand the devastating winter freeze of January 2024, which wiped out most of the grape (and soft fruit) harvest in the Okanagan and Similkameen Valleys, and created a new cross-border friendship between British Columbian winemakers and their neighbours to the South. It’s a great read!

Here’s what he had to say about what we’re up to at Blasted Church:

“Winemaker Evan Saunders isn’t afraid to step into uncharted territory; he’s been responsible for hilariously rare varieties like Lagrein and Teroldego being shepherded from local plantings with varietal character intact, yet still harboring a distinctly B.C. mineral-driven, fruity profile. That’s where he usually plays, while winery classics like Hatfield’s Fuse, his perennially aromatic and tasty white blend, please the masses.

“What to sip:  Blasted Church 2024 Hatfield’s Fuse keeps the dream alive but just hailing from a stone’s throw south. Washington’s Horse Heaven Hills AVA brings Pinot Gris, Viognier and Riesling that dazzle the palate with young coconut, spiced orange, nutmeg, green grape, lemongrass and a fun little lashing of marzipan,” writes Kurtis Kolt.