Consumers Given Two Opportunities to Taste through All 12 Wines at FREE Events Wines from Rioja are in the spotlight in 60 BC Liquor Stores this April, featuring several brand new selections of wines from this popular Spanish growing region as well as some well-established favourites on the shelves. An informative brochure has been creative for consumers … Read more
LAWineFest Announces New “Popular Choice Awards” for 10th Anniversary, May 30-31 Celebrating the Event’s Most Popular Wines; Voted Directly by Attendees in Real-Time and Powered by Quini – A Revolutionary New Wine Tasting App The first of its kind in California, the LAWineFest Popular Choice Awards will take place throughout event weekend, May 30-31, powered … Read more
Are your tastebuds ready to tango? Friday, April 17 2015 is the 5th annual Malbec World Day. In honour of Argentina’s flagship varietal, British Columbians will be treated to FREE tastings both PRIVATE and select BCLDB stores. The following wine stores will host complimentary consumer tastings. Each store will pour at least 6 different wines, including Malbecs and Malbec … Read more
Honey, I’m home. That was my text message, not to my wife, but to Naramata winery owner Sal D’Angelo recently. For years we have stayed at the bed and breakfast at D’Angelo and I had arrived the evening before, intending to stay one night before heading on to Kelowna the following day. When I got … Read more
With the success of the Black Hills Ride last year, we are pleased to announce we have expanded this year’s ride to 2 days of riding, great food and wine. We are extremely excited that Olympic Silver Medalist and X Games Gold Medalist Kelsey Serwa will be joining us on the ride and we will again be raising money … Read more
Tinhorn Creek’s Canadian Concert Series to host big names in 2015 Tinhorn Creek Vineyards is pleased to announce that their Canadian Concert Series is returning for 2015 with a stellar line-up of musical artists gracing the picturesque amphitheatre stage, including Yukon Blonde, Rich Hope & His Blue Rich Rangers, the John Welsh Band and Reuben & The Dark. The much-anticipated annual … Read more
TAP & BARREL RECOGNIZED FOR BEST RESTAURANT BC WINE LIST Tap & Barrel has been voted for having the Best Restaurant BC Wine List in the Georgia Straight’s Golden Plates Awards. The award validates Tap & Barrel’s commitment to a wine list dedicated exclusively to the wines of BC on tap – the only wine … Read more
A New Milestone: 100% Lillooet at Fort Berens Estate Winery This week, Fort Berens Estate Winery in Lillooet is releasing their 2015 spring line-up which includes their 2014 Pinot Gris, 2014 Riesling, 2014 Pinot Noir Rosé, 2014 23 Camels White and 2013 White Gold. Rolf de Bruin, founder and one of the owners of Fort … Read more
The final countdown is on! We’re counting down the days until beer lovers unite at the Penticton Trade & Convention Centre to celebrate the 20th Annual Okanagan Fest-of-Ale. The Okanagan’s long-standing and well-loved festival celebrating everything to do with beer is quickly approaching! It runs on Friday April 10th from 4-9pm and Saturday April 11th from 12-6pm and tickets are selling quickly. … Read more
The recently launched “Gourmet to Go” from Chef David at L’Epicerie Gourmand makes lunch an event! Forget the brown bag and go gourmet, it’s easy. Just phone in or fax your order at least a day in advance and have it delivered right to your office or home. What could be easier? Check out the … Read more