Wine

CheckMate: +94 Points Wines – Explore our Large Formats.

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There is a reason why the most important wine collections in the world are filled with larger bottles. Magnums, 3L and larger are particularly elegant vehicles for aging.

Wednesday Wine Reviews with @Sam_WineTeacher

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  2019 Chardonnay Fort Berens Lillooet, BC $20.99 Made primarily from estate grapes, this wine is lemon yellow with medium-light intensity. The nose opens with lemon, honey, tangerine, lime zest, white flowers and gentle buttery notes.  Well balanced.  Fresh on the palate with the flavours echoing the nose followed by a medium-long finish.  This is … Read more

What’s New at Fort Berens?

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Fort Berens have expanded their estate vineyards to 38 acres with the addition of the 18-acre Red Rock Vineyard.  This brings 6 acres of Merlot, 5 acres of Cabernet Franc, 3.5 acres of Riesling, 2 acres of Cabernet Sauvignon and 1 acre of Grüner Veltliner.

#ThisWineThatDish Roche Texture Pinot Gris | Tuscan Soup

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This wine was ideal for the dish. Crisp with good acidity, fruity and deliciously smooth. Everything I look for in a Pinot Gris. Wonderful aromas of tart Granny Smith apples with ever so light Meyer lemon scents. 

Blue Grouse Winery in picturesque Cowichan Valley

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For those who have discovered the region, Blue Grouse Winery is at the top of many people’s lists of where to visit.  It has a stunning building that encloses both the winery and the tasting room and was designed to reflect the shape of the bird it is named after.

Valley Commons Launches August 2021 in District Wine Village

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The Verhoeff family wanted Valley Commons to be a place to gather, where friendships and family ties are strengthened, community is created, and where people enjoy a glass of wine and good food.

Provence Marinaside’s Lobster Fest Shellebrates Tasty Crustacean with Tantalus Wines

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For the entire month of July, you can indulge your crustacean passion as Provence Marinaside presents its annual Lobster Festival Menu – this year paired with wines from award-winning Tantalus Vineyards in the Okanagan.

Gray Monk Estate Winery Launches ‘Match Game’ and ‘Odd Couple’ Interactive Wine Experiences

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Who says wine has to be so serious anyway? It’s time to have some fun! Get started with Gray Monk Estate Winery’s take on food and wine pairing experiences served with a side of sass. ‘Match Game’ and ‘Odd Couple’ are unconventional, inclusive and light-hearted takes on food and wine pairings.