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
Never one to pass up a bargain I find myself at Siena on 12th Avenue at Granville Street on a Monday night. Why you might ask? Forget #WineWednesday at Siena it’s Half Price Wines on Monday evenings. Add in the great daily specials, the ever changing antipasti plate for two the pasta choices and … Read more
Local foodies and tourists alike are invited to tantalize their taste buds at 3 of our Tasting Plates events in our Summer Series. Starts off with Tasting Plates Latin American Flavours with several Latin American restaurants all over Vancouver on June 25. This evening tasting extravaganza goes from 6pm until 10:30 pm and is presented by Vancouver Foodster. Participating restaurants include: Chicha Restaurant, Guanaco … Read more
Our 14th Annual Nota Bene Release Party is Saturday, June 21. To celebrate the summer solstice in the Okanagan, we have put together a great line up of entertainment, food and wine for you. Check it out: •Enjoy the funky dance beats of our headline act, the Wassabi Collective from Vancouver •Groove to the … Read more
At Westwood Wines this week, they are tasting wines from 50th Parallel Estate on Friday, June 13th and new releases from Cassini Cellars of Oliver from Saturday June 14th to Tuesday June 16th. Alice, a representative for 50th Parallel will be in the store on Friday, from 4 to 7 to pour wines. … Read more
This June, Taste Rosé the Provence Way The Provence Way: British Columbians are seeing a lot more pink in their wine glasses these days. Culinary pleasure-seekers are flocking to farmers markets and patios to seek great cuisine, sun and relaxation. And when they stop to enjoy a glass of wine, they have been increasingly … Read more
Music, Movies and Starlit Suppers In Tribute To The Past and The Future of Celebrated Winemaking This summer at Tinhorn Creek Vineyards is guaranteed to be a special one, with over 20 years’ of history under their belts it is time to celebrate two decades of world-class wines with great food, music and starlit … Read more
West Kelowna Winery Announces 2014 Event Schedule The Story: It’s going to be a busy summer at Mt. Boucherie Family Estate Winery (829 Douglas Road, West Kelowna), one of the most picturesque and respected family-owned wineries in West Kelowna. Complementing the sweeping views of vineyards, mountains and Okanagan Lake from their wine shop patio, the Gidda … Read more
Want to know what the hens are talking about? We’ve hatched a series of new seminars, hosted in the Coop, to give you a fun and educational wine experience. For the month of June, our seminars are complimentary… so grab your calendar and plan your next trip to wine country! Reservations are recommended as limited spots are … Read more
The 2014 New Zealand grape harvest has been completed with high quality grapes picked across the country. “All grape growing regions experienced very favourable growing conditions through the summer and into the early autumn. 2014 is set to be another memorable, high quality vintage which will provide a further boost to growing wine exports” said New … Read more