Wine

Raise a Glass to Summerland: BC Wine and Hospitality Industry Set to Turn Local Love into Action

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British Columbians looking for a way to show their love for Summerland have a simple and delicious option: choose a bottle of Summerland wine. Wine Growers British Columbia (WGBC), together with the BC Restaurants & Foodservices Association (BCRFA), Alliance of Beverage Licensees (ABLE) and Summerland’s Bottleneck Drive Association is encouraging restaurants, retailers and wine lovers … Read more

One Week Later: Your Support Is Helping the Okanagan

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Pour for the Okanagan. Stand with our community. One week has passed since we launched our wildfire relief initiative, and we want to thank everyone who has supported the Okanagan community. The South Okanagan is open and welcoming visitors. Conditions are currently favourable, and the highway from Kelowna is fully open. We can’t wait to … Read more

LEARNING ABOUT WINE: Why Grape Varieties Came to Have Fixed Descriptions

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Why Grape Varieties Came to Have Fixed Descriptions For much of European wine history, a buyer ordered Chablis or Sancerre; the grape names Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc usually remained unstated. Someone choosing Pauillac was expected to know that Cabernet Sauvignon would probably have an important role, although the label did not need to say so. … Read more

Taste of Italy: A Wine Lunch with Alessandro Lunardi

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More than 30 guests gathered at Bar Norcino inside Curious Café for an intimate Italian wine lunch hosted by Mark Anthony Wine & Spirits. The featured guest was Alessandro Lunardi, Director for North America for Ornellaia, Masseto, Tenuta Luce, and Attems, who travelled from Florence to guide guests through six wines from two renowned Frescobaldi … Read more

Summer Vibes with Blasted Church Wines

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Blasted Church 3rd generation marks the renaissance of the Blasted Church brand with its focus on high-quality, expressive wines. This change to their new labels symbolizes the renewal and remaking. This renaissance is realised in the remarkable fruit they grow – from the Skaha Bench to Osoyoos – and how they farm them with intention, … 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

La Frenz: Small actions. Big impact.

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Summerland Strong As we reflect on this past week here in the Okanagan we can hold in our hearts the incredible sense of solidarity that has emerged in the community. From businesses opening their doors to evacuees, to volunteers stepping forward and neighbours showing up for one another in any way they can, we have witnessed the … Read more

Wine with Friends | Kismet Phulkari Rosé

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“In this series I will be reviewing wines shared with friends” From time to time I am the fortunate recipient of wines sent to me for review. It is especially nice to share these wines with friends. Not only does it make for lively conversation, and often diverse opinions, but it also makes for a … Read more

Summer Sips from Pentàge Winery

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Every occasion is better when it starts with a little bubbly. Even better when the bubbly is a winner from Pentàge. Fizz Blanc 2025 makes every occasion even better. Looking for the tried and true summer wine? Look no further than the Pentàge Chardonnay 2024 edition. No matter your mood or the occasion these are … Read more

GLOWBAL RESTAURANT GROUP TO DONATE $5 FROM EVERY BOTTLE OF BC WINE

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Local Restaurant Group Pitches in to Show Support for Okanagan Communities