Visiting Liquidity Wines and a Dividend Club™ Vertical Wine Tasting
Liquidity has introduced the Dividend™ Club: offering more of what their Premium Customers are looking for with exclusive access to their limited inventory wines.
Valerie van der Gracht
An Afternoon Wine Tasting at Noble Ridge Vineyard & Winery
It was a warm, sunny day in May that saw us descend, totally unannounced, at Noble Ridge. We were lucky to find Leslie not just on site but available to lead us on a tasting journey.
Tofino’s Luxury Boutique Hotel – Long Beach Lodge Resort
Long Beach Lodge Resort is situated on Cox Bay and the first thing that captures your attention is the miles of west coast beaches and the surrounding rugged, yet incredible, scenery. This is where all your troubles, foes and cares slip away and you start to relax and enjoy the atmosphere that comes included with every stay.
It’s Always Wine Time with Wild Goose Vineyards
Wild Goose Autumn Gold has previously been my “go to” Wild Goose wine. I love it still but sometimes a change is as good as a rest, although I will always have at least one bottle handy. Which one is this season’s favourite?
Long Beach Lodge Resort’s Great Room a Culinary Destination
With an emphasis on fresh, locally sourced cuisine this is the domain of Executive Chef Shaun Snelling. In the year that Snelling has been at the helm of this iconic dining room changes have come about with a nod to tradition and an eye to the appeal of local, haute cuisine while retaining favourite dishes.
Wines for the Wine Enthusiast, Collector or Connoisseur Vanessa Vineyard
“Just join the Vanessa Vineyard‘s wine club and never worry about buying any other wines again, their wines are that good.” Sam Hauck, the Wine Teacher
Continuing on our Journey to the Similkameen a stop at Clos du Soleil Winery
The Similkameen is all about the individual site with differing climates and winds, often too much wind. Every vineyard differs from the next. At Clos du Soleil the vineyard has been organic for the past ten years with biodynamic practises contributing to soil health.
The Premier Wine Tasting event of the season – BC Pinot Noir Celebration
The tasting started with a welcoming glass of Fitzpatrick Family Vineyards 2015 Blanc de Noir which was light and tasty with yeasty and citrus notes. Light and Dry.
A tour and tasting at Phantom Creek Estates – Exceptional Wines from Historic Vineyards
The project will not be completed until 2020 but it was interesting to view in the construction stage. When we were there in May the amphitheatre was taking shape and the exterior patio next to the restaurant had just been completed.
Premium Quality Wines from Wines of South Africa
Many of the wines were what the producers consider to be “premium” wines. The majority of the wineries are located in the Western Cape.