I always enjoy a drive in the country and when you combine that with great food and wine, it is just about perfect. Golden Ears Cheesecrafters are an award-winning cheese producer in Maple Ridge. Because their cheeses are so highly respected, you’ll find them at better restaurants and hotels throughout Greater Vancouver. Their Long Table … Read more
Wine and Nashville Hot Chicken Schnitzel for one night only this Sunday There is only one Sunday left in August, so why not celebrate by drinking B.C. wine and eating fried chicken? The Downlow Chicken Shack and small-batch wine producer A Sunday in August are joining forces and putting on an exclusive one-night only … Read more
Wards Cider and The View Winery we continue to pride ourselves on being friendly and approachable and are committed to creating interesting and memorable experiences for our guests.
Two young female entrepreneurs are making a splash in the Vancouver wine world. Amo Vino is a new wine agency that specializes in wines that are outside of the norm. They have searched out wines that speak to their roots, their sense of place. Amo Vino features wines from small BC producers, Greece, Italy, Portugal, … Read more
It was with a touch of nostalgia that I participated in Garagiste North this year. The first time I attended this wine festival was at Kelowna’s Laurel Packinghouse in 2015, just as I was starting the BC Wine Trends blog. That weekend I started friendships with some passionate BC winemakers that actively support my blogging … Read more
Canadian pioneer in Ready-to-Drink sector continues to carve new spaces in the industry When the husband and wife duo of Rob Kelly and Cathy Siskind-Kelly decided to get into the beverage alcohol business, they were moving into unchartered territory. It was 14 years ago, and craft brewers in Ontario were starting to see a shift … Read more
“What is the story of me, Mr. Kim? My whole life is this store. This store is my story.” Sept 7 – Oct 6 How do we share our legacy? Mr. Kim has built a tiny empire from nothing. His convenience store is his life, his livelihood, and his legacy. As his Toronto neighbourhood … Read more
Quails’ Gate News & Events | August 2018 It’s an exciting time at the winery with our grapes going through veraison, which means that another successful harvest isn’t too far away. Before the arrival of harvest, there is still plenty of summer left and we’re looking forward to your visit to the winery, whether dining … Read more
2nd annual soirée deliciously celebrates the seasonal catch It’s that beautiful midsummer time of year in BC when seasonal ingredients like peaches and tomatoes shine on our plates, and wild sockeye salmon makes its seasonal run. On Saturday, August 25, 2018, join the Chefs’ Table Society of British Columbia and the BC Salmon Marketing Council from 6:30pm-9pm, for … Read more
August is Sparkling month at Noble Ridge! We have several exciting events coming up including our sparkling vertical tasting at this month’s Winemaker Talks on August 23rd, or join us on Saturday August 25th, for our second annual Oysters & Bubbles Sparkling release party. “Smoke-anagan” Surprise Pack Its smoky everywhere…might as well drink good wine!! When smoke brings … Read more