CANADIAN AND BC WINE INDUSTRY LEADERS HONOURED AT THE 2026 WINE INDUSTRY AWARDS Wine Growers Canada (WGC) and Wine Growers British Columbia (WGBC) are proud to announce the recipients of the 2026 Canadian Wine Industry Awards and BC Wine Industry Recognition Awards, which were all presented live at the awards ceremony in Penticton Tuesday evening. … Read more
2022 Blanc de Blanc Fort Berens Lillooet, BC $39.99 Are you an ‘any day is a good day for bubbles’ person like I am? If so, you’ve got to give this one a try. This traditional method, wine is made from 100% estate grown Chardonnay and was aged ‘sur lie’ for 24 months. Lees aging, … Read more
ICONIC WINERIES OF BRITISH COLUMBIA’S LAKE-TO-ESTATE VOYAGE EXPERIENCE RETURNS The Iconic Lake-to-Estate Voyage offers a custom one-day experience connecting three renowned Okanagan winery estates by land and water Iconic Wineries of British Columbia announces the return of its seasonal Iconic Lake-to-Estate Voyage, an immersive, fully curated luxury experience. Designed for intimate private groups, the one-day … Read more
So far 2026 has been a year of new discoveries. Last month an introduction to the wines of Victoria, Australia | Home of Diversity. So far this month has been all about French wines, almost all of which were new to me. France: Terroir & Trends seminar that included very good wines that were tasted for … Read more
MORE THAN ONE YEAR LATER: BAN ON CALIFORNIA WINES HURTING BRITISH COLUMBIANS March 10, 2026 represented a full year the ban on the importation of California wines has been in place In British Columbia the result of the province’s response to US tariffs on BC forest, aluminum, and other exports. The tariff response is being felt … Read more
How long is too long to keep a wine? Based on my search a B.C. Sauvignon Blanc is best enjoyed within one to two years. Under ideal storage, darkness and a consistent low temperature maybe up to three years. So what happens if you accidently forget it’s on the shelf? Well of course you should … Read more
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 aged … Read more
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
First and foremost we are wine lovers! The Académie du Vin Library was founded by Steven Spurrier and friends, dedicated to publishing the finest wine writing of the past, the present and the future. The story behind the name came from Steven’s days in Paris in the 1970s, when he began running wine appreciation courses … Read more
PINOT GRIGIO DELLE VENEZIE DOC IS THE OFFICIAL WINE OF THE 2026 GIRO D’ITALIA This iconic Italian white wine, one of the most loved worldwide, becomes part of the legend of the symbolic Italian cycling race, on a journey in stages that shines a spotlight on the country’s regions and landscapes, highlighting their perfection and … Read more