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Summer Bounty from Monte Creek Winery

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Through quality, innovation and sustainability, Monte Creek Winery in the Thompson Valley is turning unique growing conditions into award-winning premium wines.¹ MyVanCity has long been fans of Monte Creek wines and these wines featured here are no exception. Although they have been categorized as summer wines, perfect to sipping, they are much more than that, … Read more

Summer Vibes with Blasted Church Wines

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Blasted Church 3rd generation marks the renaissance of the Blasted Church brand with its focus on high-quality, expressive wines. This change to their new labels symbolizes the renewal and remaking. This renaissance is realised in the remarkable fruit they grow – from the Skaha Bench to Osoyoos – and how they farm them with intention, … Read more

Summer Sips from Pentàge Winery

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Every occasion is better when it starts with a little bubbly. Even better when the bubbly is a winner from Pentàge. Fizz Blanc 2025 makes every occasion even better. Looking for the tried and true summer wine? Look no further than the Pentàge Chardonnay 2024 edition. No matter your mood or the occasion these are … Read more

Summertime with Fort Berens Wines

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I enjoy the wines from Fort Berens anytme, but I especially enjoy their wines at this time of year. The wines are so crisp and refreshing it’s hard not to imagine how good a glass would taste right now. So my hearty recommendation is to pick your favourite, or two, or three, or more from … Read more

Moon Curser now featured on WineClub.ca

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August, the month of long days and lazy nights. This has to be the perfect time to explore the wonderful wine selection from Moon Curser. Wine Club subscriptions make the process of exploring wines, you can’t find in a wine shop, the smart way to get your hands on the wines you know and love. … Read more

Little Engine Wines – Exploring a Selection of Fine Wines

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Being a long time fan of Little Engine wines it has been my pleasure to begin to review their current selection of wines. When reviewing wines I tend to take a little extra time which includes pairing the wine with a dish I think will bring out the best characteristics of the varietal. For this … Read more

Summer Visit to Blue Grouse Estate Winery

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This week I had the opportunity to visit Blue Grouse in the Cowichan Valley. Such a beautiful area it is a pleasant drive of about an hour from Victoria via the Malahat. The architecture of the estate is what initially takes your breath away. Set in an ideal location with beautiful and welcoming landscaping. You … Read more

Why we go back to Wind Cries Mary

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Friday was a bit of a turmoil. We were dealing with an unexpected plumbing emergency resulting in a major flood in the kitchen. Mops, the shop vac and fast thinking helped save the day, sort of. Lots of restoration work going on with huge fans and heaters making the house very uncomfortable. The solution? an … Read more