Wine

Synchromesh New Release 2025 Cabernet Franc & Chardonnay

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Exciting Times – 2 New Releases! 2025 Cabernet Franc and our first ever Chardonnay, vintage 2025. 2025 Cabernet Franc This Cabernet Franc is sourced from two of our vineyards, 89% from Storm Haven Vineyard in Okanagan Falls and 11% from Story Orchard Farm in Naramata. The fruit from these two sites come together in a … Read more

LEARNING ABOUT WINE: Château Angélus: History and Portfolio

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Château Angélus: History and Portfolio Château Angélus lies southwest of the village of Saint-Émilion in a naturally curved area of vineyards overlooked by the churches of Saint-Émilion. For generations, vineyard workers in this part of the appellation could hear the bells ringing in the morning, at midday, and in the evening for the Angelus prayer. … Read more

The Fraser Valley Wine Passport returns, Oct 1 – 31

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Raise a Glass to Fall in the Fraser Valley The Fraser Valley Wine Passport Returns for a Month of Tastings from October 1 to 31   As autumn settles in, the Fraser Valley Wine Passport returns this October with local wine, cider and spirits to discover. The popular program brings together producers across Abbotsford, Langley, … Read more

KEEP COZY WITH KAPUA THIS AUTUMN

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KEEP COZY WITH KAPUA THIS AUTUMN Kapua Sauvignon Blanc from Marlborough, New Zealand, makes every cozy autumn occasion feel special, from planned dinners to spontaneous hangouts. As the weather turns cool and gatherings shift indoors, autumn brings a new opportunity to savour the simple pleasures of good food, delightful company and a cozy glass of wine. While the season may be synonymous with rich, warming flavours, … Read more

LEARNING ABOUT WINE: Grappa: Italy’s Pomace Spirit

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Grappa: Italy’s Pomace Spirit Wine production leaves behind a substantial amount of solid material after grapes have been pressed. The skins, seeds, pieces of pulp, and sometimes stems are collectively called pomace, or vinaccia in Italian. For centuries, much of this material had little commercial value once the juice had been removed. It still contained … Read more

Visa Infinite Wine Tour: Mission Hill

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Part 3: Mission Hill Tour After our luncheon at CedarCreek, we were on our way to scenic Mission Hill, one of the cornerstones of the Okanagan wine industry. Anthony von Mandl purchased the struggling Golden Valley winery in 1981 and renamed it Mission Hill. The winery itself dates back to 1966, but von Mandl’s vision … Read more

PINOT GRIGIO DOC DELLE VENEZIE HEADS TO MONTRÉAL

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PINOT GRIGIO DOC DELLE VENEZIE HEADS TO MONTRÉAL: WINE, TERRITORY AND CYCLE TOURISM AHEAD OF THE WORLD CYCLING CHAMPIONSHIPS On September 15, the Consortium will headline a media lunch and a masterclass organized in collaboration with the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Canada. This event continues the initiative linking the DOC to the world of sports, … Read more