Bench 1775, formerly known as Paradise Ranch and later Soaring Eagle, has been rebranded to reflect both a new beginning and its place. Val Tait, with a background in both viticulture and viniculture, joined the team in 2013 and made great improvements in the vineyard knowing full well that this is where good wines … Read more
Another gorgeous morning in the Okanagan has brought me to Summerhill Winery in East Kelowna. I am meeting Ezra Cipes, managing director and son of Stephen Cipes; the visionary, who with his passion and dedication created BC’s first organic and only Bio-dynamic winery. As we become more curious about “our terroir”, our sense of place … Read more
The early arrival of summer weather and cooler temperatures throughout June and July means BC wineries and vineyards are on track for another great season. “From April through to July, we have seen a strong increase in winery visitations, and year over year winery sales continue to grow with the number of visitors coming through … Read more
TOMATO TEMPTATIONS BECKON AT PROVENCE Tickets available now: Okanagan Feast of Fields Goes ‘Off the Grid’ Book now to avoid disappointment: THINGS ARE GETTING WILD AT YEW THIS AUGUST EAGLES BUFFET DEBUTS THEMED DINING NIGHTS New Cocktail Hour Menu at the Keg AWARD-WINNING LIQUIDITY WINES RELEASES 2014 PINOT RESERVES … Read more
2016 was the 21st anniversary of the Champagne and Caviar event held at the Vancouver Rowing Club in Stanley Park to benefit amateur sport. This evening of bubbly showcased sparkling wines from many countries and regions other than France, including BC, Italy, New Zealand, Nova Scotia, Spain and California. The Canadian contingent included wines from: … Read more
Canada turns 150 next year and the Vancouver International Wine Festival has invited the wine world to the party. And the wine world has responded: the festival will feature more than 100 international wineries and about 75 Canadian wineries at Canada’s premier wine show. The Canadian lineup includes wineries from British Columbia, Ontario and, … Read more
Quini (www.quiniwine.com), the leader in real-time wine tasting sensory data and technology solutions today announced that Philippe C. Grandbois (www.philippegbois.com) has become its newest Value Added Reseller (VAR). The partnership expands distribution opportunities for Quini’s enterprise data and software solutions. Philippe, a recognized hospitality and wine industry expert and consultant, is based in Vancouver, … Read more
Even an early rain shower could not dampen the fun and festivities for the 7th annual Similkameen BBQ King event, hosted by the Similkameen Wineries Association at the historic Grist Mill & Gardens in Keremeos on July 9, 2016. Caroline Cottrill, President of the Similkameen Wineries Association, explained the event. “This truly unique Similkameen … Read more
Earlier this spring, I attended a wine tasting put on by the Okanagan Falls Winery Association. Okanagan Falls lies on the southern shore of Skaha Lake, with Penticton to the north and Oliver to the south. This is the heart of wine country. Okanagan Falls is a wine region often skipped over by wine … Read more
Tinhorn Creek Winery is beautifully situated in the newly designated sub-appellation of the “Golden Mile” near Oliver, BC. They have been making great wine for almost 20 years and continue to be a force in the Okanagan, and are deeply committed to the environment, their employees and the community. They grow their grapes in 2 … Read more