Valerie van der Gracht 
Behind closed doors, a daring initiative took place over the past four years. The goal: To make new world Chardonnay and Merlot with old world elegance in North America.
Without hesitation we are including The Creek of Tinhorn Creek Vineyards on our list of #FavouriteThings Holiday Gift Suggestions, These wines are “personally recommended” by us.
Winemaker’s dinners are an excellent way to introduce wines to both lovers of wine with experience and knowledge and to novice wine drinkers. Thursday, November 28 an enthusiastic group of wine lovers and Clos du Soleil wine club members enjoyed an exceptional dinner at Notch8 restaurant in the Fairmont Hotel Vancouver
There is definitely something about the wines from Okanagan Falls. So flavourful, acidic (in a good way), fresh and fruity. Everything we look for in a wine.
So many wonderful, deep, dark, delicious red wines from Black Sage. Here is one that is our personal recommendation.
For anyone looking for a traditional, elegant and classic restaurant the Old Surrey Restaurant should be on your list of favourites. Old Surrey Restaurant does “white table cloth” classic dining that will impress and delight you.
I’ve said this before but it bears repeating. Some wines reflect a special personality, kind of like the winery owner in this case. Fun, exciting, easy to get along with, inspiring, confident and accomplished. Hard for us to chose just one or two wines from The View because we enjoy them all and can personally … Read more
Some people are surprised that Vancouver Island has such noteworthy wineries. I tell them they need to get out more! Explore the Island because there is lots to offer. Cowichan Valley is beautiful and a great place to visit.
When a respected wine reviewer tells you “Just join the Vanessa Vineyard‘s wine club and never worry about buying any other wines again, their wines are that good.” you pay attention and follow their advice. For lovers of fine red wines you will be absolutely thrilled with Vanessa’s portfolio of wines. The wines we are personally … Read more
Our #FavouriteThings Holiday Gift Suggestion for Canadian whisky lovers has to be the second in a series from Beam Suntory, the iconic Canadian Club 41 Year Old.