Acclaimed French Winemaker Opens Consultancy in Okanagan Valley After 30 years as head winemaker of prestigious Bordeaux and Okanagan estates, Pascal Madevon is excited to announce the start of a new chapter: the launch of his vineyard management and winemaking consultancy. Through his new venture, Pascal Madevon Signature Ltd., the classically trained expert viticulturist … Read more
The Wines of British Columbia were put to the ultimate test at the second annual Judgment of BC on Tuesday, June 21, pitting 12 BC Wines against 12 acknowledged global benchmarks. We are proud to announce BC’s CedarCreek Platinum Block 3 Riesling 2012 from the Okanagan Valley placed second closely behind Max Ferd. … Read more
Get immersed in the winemaking process and explore the vineyard Experience a new side of Tinhorn Creek Vineyards this summer with private tour and tasting options that offer a unique opportunity to sample top tier Oldfield Series wines in a private winery setting. Sip award-winning wines ‘behind the scenes’ while discovering innovative winemaking techniques … Read more
The Uncommon Café has been paired with Strange Fellows Brewing for the first ever VEGETARIAN edition of the “This Sandwich, That Beer Throw-down”. Join us June 26th 2016 at The Portside Pub to taste, drink and vote (for us obviously). Details of our entry are still top secret!! Tickets and info can be found … Read more
Celebrate Dad with BBQ, Beer & Bocce. BOULEVARD KITCHEN & OYSTER BAR Eat, Shop & Play at Rocky Mountain Flatbread on Father’s Day THOMAS HAAS CHOCOLATES & PÂTISSERIE: GIVE DAD A SPECIAL FAMILY MEMORY AT TULALIP RESORT CASINO JUNE 19 LONG TABLE DISTILLERY SAVVY SERIES CLASS HOSTED BY LA … Read more
The Okanagan’s LaStella Winery and South Surrey’s Tap Restaurant both mark their 10th anniversaries this year. In celebration of the milestone, they’ll team up for a memorable four-course dinner paired with La Stella wines on Thursday, June 30th. Tap is a natural choice for the dinner, as its owner and Executive Chef, Alistair … Read more
Annual battle of the BBQs pits Vancouver’s top grillers against each other Calling all BBQ fans! The eighth annual RibFest comes to Mamie Taylor’s in Chinatown on Canada Day: Friday, July 1. The annual BBQ competition that began as humble East Van backyard holiday cook-off in 2009, now brings together BBQ masters from restaurants … Read more
Burrowing Owl Estate Winery is already known for its commitment to creating premium Okanagan wines in an environmentally sustainable manner. Its new investment in solar panels and renewable energy infrastructure, however, is sure to cement its reputation as a leader in the field. Burrowing Owl proprietor Jim Wyse has always approached the winery with … Read more
ON JUNE 22, LA STELLA BRINGS THEIR WINES TO US FOR A LIBRARY VERTICAL TASTING OF SIX WINES. Normally reserved only at the winery, limited seats only for this class for those to try exquisite samples of BC fine wine. Fans of La Stella will know well the Fortissimo and flagship Maestoso wines. Tasting … Read more
If you have ever been to Quadra Island, just a short 20-minute ferry hop from Campbell River, it has likely been to stay at one of the many resorts, enjoy the world-class fishing or to visit one of the many artists that call the island home. What you would not expect to find here … Read more