Merlot Tasting With Friends

The world of wine can be overwhelming—and rightly so. There are countless grape varieties to explore: whites like Chardonnay, Pinot Gris (a.k.a. Pinot Grigio), Pinot Blanc, Riesling, Gewürztraminer, Sauvignon Blanc, Chenin Blanc, and Viognier, just to name a few. On the red side, many wine lovers are familiar with Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Pinot … Read more

Elevated offerings across the 2025 PNE Fair

Culinary Innovations & “Guilty Pleasures” Wine Pairing The Pacific National Exhibition (PNE) 2025 Fair promises to be a vibrant celebration of entertainment, food, and community, running for 15 action-packed days starting August 16. With over 3,000 performers, the PNE positions itself as “the best part of summer” and an opportunity for visitors to experience 115 … Read more

Enjoy the delicious world of Ontario Wine Country with these exclusive Visa Infinite benefits.

Visa Infinite Wine Country Benefits Enjoy the delicious world of wine country and uncork access to exclusive benefits, only for Visa Infinite® and Visa Infinite Privilege® cardholders. 2025-2026 Show your Visa Infinite® or Visa Infinite Privilege® card to enjoy exclusive benefits at select wineries in Ontario. This is your opportunity to enjoy some of the … Read more

Enjoy the delicious world of BC Wine Country with these exclusive Visa Infinite benefits.

Visa Infinite Wine Country Benefits Enjoy the delicious world of wine country and uncork access to exclusive benefits, only for Visa Infinite® and Visa Infinite Privilege® cardholders. 2025-2026 Show your Visa Infinite® or Visa Infinite Privilege® card to enjoy exclusive benefits at select wineries in British Columbia. This is your opportunity to enjoy some of … Read more

Wednesday Wine Reviews with @Sam_WineTeacher

2022 Pinot Blanc Gray Monk Okanagan Centre, BC $19.99 Lemon yellow with medium-light intensity.  Pear, orange zest, green apple, cloves, and lime on the nose.  Good balance and good body with just a slightly sweet entry.  Pleasing flavours on the palate with stone fruit dominating.  A medium-plus finish.  Serve this delicate wine with herb-roasted chicken, … Read more

Mediterranean Wine Tasting at Franco’s

If you happen to be in Kelowna sometime this season, including a Saturday, consider signing up for a free wine tasting at Franco’s Liquor Store, located near the University of BC Okanagan campus (UBCO) and just south of the airport.  These events are listed on their website: https://francosliquorstore.com/ Most tastings are free, though some premium … Read more

Wednesday Wine Reviews with @Sam_WineTeacher

  2024 Unoaked Chardonnay River Stone Oliver, BC $24.90 From their Good Neighbours series. Made with grapes that came from the Columbia River area of Washington State.  Lemon yellow with a hint of green and medium-minus intensity.  The nose opens with lemon, apple, mandarins, nectarines, almonds, melon, and wet stones.  Good balance with medium-plus body.   … Read more