Wine

Industry Reaction to the Agreement on Interprovincial Direct-to-Consumer Sales

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Canadian Wine Industry Welcomes Landmark Direct-to-Consumer Alcohol Sales  Agreement Wine Growers Canada (WGC), the national  association representing Canada’s wine industry, welcomed today’s landmark  agreement signed by nine provincial Premiers to implement direct-to-consumer (DTC)  alcohol sales between participating jurisdictions.  The Operating Agreement on Direct-to-Consumer Sales of Alcoholic Beverages  represents one of the most significant advances in … Read more

PREMIERS SIGN FINAL AGREEMENT TOWARDS CANADA-WIDE DIRECT-TO-CONSUMER ALCOHOL SALES

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Premiers are fostering a more open and integrated economy by removing a major trade barrier within Canada. Today premiers of nine provinces – Alberta, British Columbia, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, and Newfoundland and Labrador – signed a landmark agreement to implement Direct-to-Consumer (DTC) sales of alcoholic beverages between their … Read more

LEARNING ABOUT WINE: Chablis The History of Wine Production

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Chablis: The History of Wine Production Chablis sits in northern Burgundy, in the Yonne along the Serein, geographically distinct from the Côte d’Or villages to the south. That position has always shaped the work. Chablis is cool, exposed, and vulnerable in ways that force wine production to be organized around risk as much as around … Read more

STORM HAVEN VINEYARD: A 15-Year Exploration of Place

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STORM HAVEN A Fifteen-Year Exploration of Place James Suckling’s First Visit to British Columbia In May 2026, Storm Haven Vineyard, the home property of Synchromesh Wines, became one of a select group of British Columbia vineyards to be evaluated during internationally renowned wine critic James Suckling’s first visit to a region whose reputation has grown … Read more

From the Cellar with @Sam_WineTeacher

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In addition to the weekly wine review and the various other, usually wine-related, articles I write for My Van City, I am going to include a new one that will appear from time to time.  I’m calling it, ‘From the Cellar’. It will be similar to the wine reviews, except that it will feature wines … Read more

Welcome Summer with Hester Creek

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Building on the last “Back to VQA” wines that were featured on MyVanCity we are pleased to present three more VQA wines that are perfect for summer. These three wines are all perfect as your summer companion. From just sitting on the deck. soaking in a lakeside view, to enjoying a BBQ on a hot … Read more

Kim Uncorked: Welcome to my weekly wine recommendation.

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Kim Uncorked: Welcome to my weekly wine recommendation. Hi, I’m Kim, a passionate lover of wine, food, and any experience that brings the two together! In this weekly blog post, I share my thoughts on a wine that I’ve recently purchased from one of our local independent wine merchants. If you’d like to know more … Read more

KŌPAREPARE WINES: GOOD WINE, SHARED PURPOSE

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Fresh, expressive and rooted in the simple idea of giving back, Kōparepare pairs New Zealand’s signature Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc with seafood-friendly dining and a commitment to healthier oceans. Kōparepare takes its name from the te reo Māori word for “gift” or “contribution” – a philosophy that shapes every bottle. The concept is refreshingly straightforward: craft … Read more

A Summer Duo from Little Engine Wines

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This is the first review of the season featuring two Little Engine Wines that match so well with summer. What goes best with sunshine, mountain views and long, slow days? Light, refreshing, delicious wines. You are going to love these wines as much as I do. Just ideal for enjoying on the beach, by the … Read more

Noble Ridge’s 2019 The One Named Best Sparkling Wine at the All Canadian Wine Championships

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Noble Ridge’s 2019 The One Named Best Sparkling Wine at the All Canadian Wine Championships The winery earns Canada’s top sparkling wine honour for a second time, highlighting the exceptional quality of Okanagan Falls as a premier sparkling wine region. Noble Ridge Vineyard & Winery is proud to announce that its flagship traditional-method sparkling wine, … Read more