If US products return, don’t do it at the expense of BC products or jobs Wine Growers British Columbia (WGBC) is calling on the Province to ensure that any return of US alcohol to BC Liquor Store shelves does not come at the expense of British Columbia products or BC jobs. “If US products have … Read more
One of our favourite places to take friends and out-of-town visitors is SpearHead Winery. Perched on a quiet rise in southeast Kelowna, the winery offers an inviting patio, sweeping views of the Okanagan Valley, and a relaxed atmosphere that encourages guests to slow down and enjoy a tasting. Owned by Bill and Marina Knutson, SpearHead … Read more
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British Columbians looking for a way to show their love for Summerland have a simple and delicious option: choose a bottle of Summerland wine. Wine Growers British Columbia (WGBC), together with the BC Restaurants & Foodservices Association (BCRFA), Alliance of Beverage Licensees (ABLE) and Summerland’s Bottleneck Drive Association is encouraging restaurants, retailers and wine lovers … Read more
Pour for the Okanagan. Stand with our community. One week has passed since we launched our wildfire relief initiative, and we want to thank everyone who has supported the Okanagan community. The South Okanagan is open and welcoming visitors. Conditions are currently favourable, and the highway from Kelowna is fully open. We can’t wait to … Read more
Why Grape Varieties Came to Have Fixed Descriptions For much of European wine history, a buyer ordered Chablis or Sancerre; the grape names Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc usually remained unstated. Someone choosing Pauillac was expected to know that Cabernet Sauvignon would probably have an important role, although the label did not need to say so. … Read more
More than 30 guests gathered at Bar Norcino inside Curious Café for an intimate Italian wine lunch hosted by Mark Anthony Wine & Spirits. The featured guest was Alessandro Lunardi, Director for North America for Ornellaia, Masseto, Tenuta Luce, and Attems, who travelled from Florence to guide guests through six wines from two renowned Frescobaldi … Read more
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
Kim Uncorked: Welcome to my weekly wine recommendation. Hi, I’m Kim, a passionate lover of wine, food, and any experience that brings the two together! In this weekly blog post, I share my thoughts on a wine that I’ve recently purchased from one of our local independent wine merchants. If you’d like to know more … Read more
Summerland Strong As we reflect on this past week here in the Okanagan we can hold in our hearts the incredible sense of solidarity that has emerged in the community. From businesses opening their doors to evacuees, to volunteers stepping forward and neighbours showing up for one another in any way they can, we have witnessed the … Read more