Blue Grouse voted Best Island Winery – again!
The results are in! Blue Grouse Estate Winery has been named (for the second year in a row) as the Best Island Winery by readers of Times-Colonist, Vancouver Island’s main newspaper.
Drinking
Starbucks Introduces Two NEW Beverages To Kick Off 2020
The first Starbucks beverages of the decade are made with plant-based milk alternatives – introducing the new Almondmilk Honey Flat White and Coconutmilk Latte! The beverages join Starbucks permanent menu across Canada starting today (Jan. 7) as part of the new winter food and beverage lineup.
Pourhouse Launches Prohibition-Era Cocktail Program Featuring Libations from Around the World
Throughout 2020, Pourhouse Bar Manager Adam Domet and staff will take guests back a century to a time when Prohibition brought about an end to the Golden Age of Cocktails and sent spirits aficionados in search of foreign destinations where they could still legally enjoy stiff drinks.
Tasting Ten – BC Cabernet Sauvignon
Cabernet sauvignon, the offspring of cabernet franc and sauvignon blanc, is often referred to as the ‘king of grapes’ and it is grown in most wine-producing areas. It is a late ripener, so it does best in hotter climates.
Origo Club Celebrates Dual Occasions at ‘The Dalmore Experience’ Dinner on January 23
The team at Origo Club will get a head start on celebrating a pair of annual occasions when it pays homage to both Robbie Burns Day and Lunar New Year by hosting an exclusive ‘The Dalmore Experience’ Dinner on Thursday, January 23 at 6:30 p.m.
2019 #FavouriteThings Holiday Gift Suggestions – Bubbles, Sparkling, and Fizz
Every year we leave a special place for our #FavouriteThings Holiday Gift Suggestions that will really up your game. What could be more exciting than a bottle of bubbly? We think this is the perfect holiday gift whether it’s for right now, later on or you are saving it for New Year’s Eve.
2019 #FavouriteThings Holiday Gift Suggestions – Steller’s Jay Brut
Another annual favourite, this time a sparkling wine from Steller’s Jay. This one also made our 2019 #FavouriteThings New Years Suggestions – Let’s Talk Bubbles! Perfect for holiday entertaining or gift giving!
2019 #FavouriteThings Holiday Gift Suggestions – Sunrock Vineyards
This peppery Shiraz is also a lovely complement to richly flavoured cheeses, such as asiago, blue cheese and aged cheddar.
CedarCreek Estate Winery News
CedarCreek Estate Winery is the winner of the ‘Canadian Winery of the Year’ title at the 2019 InterVin International Wine Awards, with more than 1,100 wines entered from 15 countries. This is the third ‘Canadian Winery of the Year’ title for CedarCreek, and the 2019 honour caps off a momentous year as CedarCreek celebrates some of the most noteworthy achievements in its 32-year history.
2019 #FavouriteThings Holiday Gift Suggestions – Black Sage
Long been a personal favourite the rich red wines of Black Sage. I personally recommend them and that’s why year and year Black Sage is on our #FavouriteThings Holiday Gift Suggestions list.