AN EXCLUSIVE WINE CLUB EVENT A complimentary afternoon of delectable Okanagan bites and wine held on our sun-drenched garden by the Bocci course with views of Black Sage bench vineyards and extensive lavender plantations surrounding us. This is a Club member’s exclusive event, one of four (or more) events we hold for our … Read more
CAFÉ MEDINA TURNS THE PAGE TO AN EXCITING NEW CHAPTER, ADDRESS BEGINNING IN AUGUST This August, beloved brunch institution Café Medina will move from its current Crosstown location on Beatty Street to a bright and spacious new home only a few blocks away at 780 Richards Street in the burgeoning Library District. The new location will boast a number of … Read more
Looking to try something a little different for lunch? The search is over! The District Brasserie in North Vancouver is launching lunch service for the first time this month, following extensive renovations by owner Paul Mon-Kau. According to Mon-Kau, the growing demand for the cult dining outpost’s offerings meant that extended hours were a no-brainer. A … Read more
SIGNED, SEALED AND DELIVERED; POSTMARK BREWING OPENS IN RAILTOWN Postmark Brewing officially opens its doors as the newest addition to The Settlement Building at 55 Dunlevy Avenue, Railtown. The small batch, craft brewery specializes in session beers that are available on-tap in the tasting room, or via the walk-up window holding a 12-head growler fill station. Led by Managing … Read more
Yes, summer is upon us and the good weather means more time spent relaxing with family and friends. Whether you’re on the patio, deck or on a picnic, summer wines call for something a little different. Cool, refreshing fruity wines that are pleasant to sip on their own, without the need for food. Lighter, … Read more
Of the many reasons I enjoy wine tourism, foremost is because it allows me to get close to where my wine comes from. A good 90 per cent of our wine purchases are made right at the winery. And most of those wineries are on the small side, producing fewer than 5,000 cases annually. … Read more
Haywire wine, made at Okanagan Crush Pad winery in Summerland BC has been awarded a Lieutenant Governor’s Award for Excellence in British Columbia Wines for the Canyonview Vineyard Pinot Noir 2011 ($35). The Lieutenant Governor’s Awards for Excellence in BC Wines was established in 2003 to recognize and honour excellence in the province’s growing wine industry and … Read more
A world leading sustainability scorecard and reporting tool is being launched to New Zealand wineries and grape-growers today. WiSE (Wine Industry Sustainability Engine) will be used by around 2000 wineries and vineyards from Northland to Otago. It will record and manage winery and vineyard activities to ensure they meet international sustainability standards required by Sustainable … Read more
2011 Saloon Sally Dry Cabernet Franc Rosé Rustico Oliver, BC $16.95 Bronze Medal Tasted 2014 06 A BC Rosé made from Cabernet Franc. Red cherry in colour with medium intensity. Red cherries, strawberry and a hint of rhubarb on the nose. Good balance. Bright red fruit on the palate. A medium, dry finish. … Read more
Fundraising Dinner to be Held in the Palm Court at The Fairmont Empress Summerhill Pyramid Winery, Robert Bateman and The Fairmont Empress in Victoria are partnering to raise funds for the Robert Bateman Centre’s new nature education program targeted at grade 3 – 8 students across British Columbia. On Friday, July 11, 2014, 75 guests will gather in the Palm Court at … Read more