2013 Oldfield Series 2Bench Red awarded top accolade and 94pts Tinhorn Creek Vineyards is proud to announce that its 2013 Oldfield Series 2Bench Red has been awarded a Double Gold designation by the San Francisco International Wine Competition (SFIWC). Reserved for the finest wines in the world, the Double Gold rating comes … Read more
The British Columbia Wine Institute officially launches its inaugural Best of BC Wine Country Awards 2017 on July 26, inviting the public to vote on their favourite BC wine experiences through an online survey and find the Best of BC Wine Country this wine touring season. The Best of BC Wine Country … Read more
Nita Lake Lodge tops the list of Whistler properties in 2017’s World’s Best Readers’ Survey Travel + Leisure, the leading travel authority in the U.S., announced the results of their annual World’s Best Readers’ Survey this week, placing Nita Lake Lodge as #5 Best Resort Hotel in Canada and the highest scoring Whistler … Read more
Readers of prestigious US travel magazine vote boutique Victoria hotel as best in Canada Magnolia Hotel & Spa is thrilled to be named #1 City Hotel in Canada, as voted for by Travel + Leisure 2017 readers, with an overall score of 93.69. Every year the readers of Travel + Leisure, the largest travel magazine … Read more
INITIATIVE KICKS OFF WITH FREE WORKSHOPS THIS SUMMER AT JIM GREEN HOUSE STUDIO Award-winning producer, director, cultural leader and recipient of the 2017 Jessie Award for Significant Artistic Achievement (Large Theatre), Rohit Chokhani, is pleased to announce the launch of Project SAT (South Asian Theatre) – an initiative aimed at creating a network for … Read more
Move over Tofino there’s a fresh and renewed Resort in town that offers the traveller the best of the West Coast experience. Your vacation can be a personalized, all inclusive package; tailored to your specific wants and needs at the Tofino Resort and Marina. The Tofino Resort and Marina sits solidly in the middle range … Read more
McWatters Collection announces that its gold medal-winning 2014 Chardonnay (488536 / $30.95), is available in limited quantities through the LCBO. Just 500 cases were made of the award-winning wine. It was honoured with a gold medal at the prestigious 24th annual Chardonnay du Monde wine competition, one of only three Canadian wines to win. The McWatters namesake wines are … Read more
Okanagan Crush Pad winemaker helping to reshape the way Western Canadians eat and drink. Matt Dumayne has been named one of Western Living’s 2017 Top 10 Foodies of the year. The shortlist shines a spotlight on the up-and-coming Western-Canada-based food and drink enthusiasts who are leading the way in our culinary landscape. Okanagan Crush Pad chief … Read more
I was lucky enough to be invited to judge at this year’s Lieutenant Governor’s Wine Awards, held at Government House in Victoria. These wine awards, established in 2003, by then Lieutenant Governor Iona Campagnolo, are designed to recognize excellence in wine making. Unlike other competitions, there are no bronze, silver or gold medals handed … Read more
The Deighton Cup 2017 runs Saturday, July 22 One of the most anticipated events of Vancouver’s summer season, the 9th Annual Deighton Cup, will return on Saturday, July 22, 2017 at the Hastings Racecourse, from 11am to 6pm. Presented by Dax Droski and The Social Concierge, the 9th-Annual Deighton Cup will build on its reputation … Read more