Four Fraser Valley estate wineries have banded together to promote awareness of their local, Langley-based wineries. These wineries are so close to metropolitan Vancouver and yet many people have never discovered them. I suggest you head out for a Sunday afternoon drive to the scenic Campbell Valley and taste what these wineries have to offer. … Read more
Warm weather brings earliest ever harvest to Tinhorn Creek Vineyards Tinhorn Creek Vineyards celebrate a successful 2015 vintage Tinhorn Creek Vineyards is raising a glass to the end of its earliest ever harvest, which began on August 28 with Pinot Gris and ended October 16 with Cabernet Sauvignon. A mild winter saw bud break … Read more
Finding the perfect gift for a business associate, family member, or close friend can be a chore. The Okanagan’s Le Vieux Pin and LaStella wineries offer a range of solutions for both holiday and corporate giving. The elegant gift packages can be customized for all clients. For those who value an experience, the winery … Read more
Earlier this spring, Blue Grouse Estate Winery opened its new tasting room and winery facility. Have you had a chance to visit? We would be very interested to know what you think. To update you: Blue Grouse has had a great summer, full of hard work, a wonderful harvest (so far!), great wine, friends. family, and … Read more
The Wines of the Vancouver Magazine Restaurant Awards Food was certainly the focus for the day at the recent Vancouver Magazine Restaurant Awards held at the Sheraton Wall Centre, but there is no doubt that wine won the award for best supporting role. Some of BC’s best wineries poured their wines, which pair up so … Read more
2011 Blind Tiger (Merlot, Cab Franc, Cab Sauvignon) Vindication Cellars Okanagan Falls, BC $29.00 Silver Medal Garnet red in colour with deep intensity. The nose is layered with aromas of plum, blackberry, cassis, dust, earth and chocolate. Well balanced with good mouthfeel and soft ripe tannins. The flavours follow the nose followed by a medium-long … Read more
ICCBC introduces the “Scuola del Vino” – The first Italian Wine School in Vancouver We emphasize tasting a diverse range of wines, guided by wine professional Tyler Dawson, who provides his unique on-the-ground perspectives within historical, cultural and cuisine contexts. Our approach to learning is experiential! All classes will be held at Sciué Italian … Read more
7th ANNUAL TASTE OF TULALIP ROCK N’ ROLL COOKING & SOMMELIER CHALLENGE Hold on, this will be a fast paced culinary roller coaster with slammin’ Rock and Roll music On Saturday, November 14th, get up close and personal at the 7th annual Taste of Tulalip Rock and Roll Challenge, where three chef/sommelier teams … Read more
Thanksgiving is just around the corner and for many that means roasting a turkey and gathering with family and friends. As far as wine is concerned, turkey is a very versatile dish. You have so many wines to choose from. What wine to serve depends a little on what other side dishes will be served. … Read more
Eau Vivre is an unassuming little winery near Keremeos, in Cawston, tucked in off Hwy 3 on Lowe Drive. Opened in 2009, this small production winery has won more than it’s fair share of acclaim, including two Lieutenant Governor’s ‘Award of Excellence in BC Wine’. Small producers tend to strive for quality and Eau Vivre … Read more