Nestled at the foot of the Alps in northwestern Italy, Piedmont—Piemonte in Italian, meaning “at the foot of the mountains”—is one of the country’s most complex and storied wine regions. Bordered by the Alps to the north and west and the Apennines to the south, its dramatic landscape creates a mosaic of mesoclimates that have … Read more
Albariño Across Rías Baixas Albariño is often introduced as a single Galician white wine: crisp, aromatic, coastal, and useful at the table. That description leaves out the local differences that shape the grape. Rías Baixas is divided into five subzones, and those subzones do not behave alike. Val do Salnés, O Rosal, Condado do Tea, … Read more
Lillooet’s Fort Berens Estate Winery Wins “Best Red Wine” at Prestigious Los Angeles International Wine Competition Red Gold 2022 receives top honours among wines entered from around the world. Fort Berens Estate Winery is proud to announce an extraordinary achievement at the prestigious 2026 Los Angeles International Wine Competition, earning major accolades for 10 … 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
APVSA Tropical Summer Wine Tour The Association for the Promotion of Wines and Spirits launched its Tropical Summer Wine Tour here in Vancouver this past week at the Sutton Place Hotel. The tour will make stops in 18 cities across North America, from Mexico City to Montreal, with an additional stop in Honolulu. APVSA boasts … Read more
Nestled in Vancouver Island’s Cowichan Valley, Blue Grouse Estate Winery is one of BC’s oldest wineries and among the pioneers of modern Island winemaking. Viticulturist John Harper planted an experimental vineyard on the property in 1977, trialling more than 150 grape varieties, some of which are still in production today. The Kiltz family purchased the … Read more
I was thrilled to receive a delivery of Synchomesh wines to taste and review. I really must admit that my first love is Riesling. I love all types of Rieslings; dry, off dry, and late harvest. Tasting these wines was like heaven. Every one of the three Rieslings I have had the opportunity to taste … Read more
Wines of BC wants this summer’s FIFA World Cup 2026™ crowds thinking beyond stadiums and sports bars and into some of the most breathtaking landscapes on earth. From vineyard patios overlooking sun-soaked valleys to lakeside watch parties and weekend wine country escapes, This Is Our BC is a province-wide celebration of everything that makes British … Read more
Chill Reds, Cool Whites & Rosés : Why All Three Colours of Côtes du Rhône Belong in Your Summer Rotation As summer entertaining becomes more relaxed, spontaneous, and increasingly centred outdoors, the way we think about wine is evolving. The shift is clear: away from rigid rules and toward flexibility, occasion, and ease. It’s within … Read more
This is your invitation to explore the new releases from Vasanti Estate Winery – where every bottle reflects their roots in the South Okanagan and their commitment to craftsmanship. Structured, cellar-worthy reds, each wine is estate-grown and thoughtfully made in small lots. Whether you are discovering Vasanti for the first time or returning for a … Read more