The Continuing Saga of the Chardonnay – with Quails’ Gate
For this particular pairing we dined at home thanks to the culinary skills of a family member who had done just a little foraging and market shopping earlier in the day.
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Third Annual Chef Meets BC Grape Taste of the Okanagan on June 8 Brings 50 BC Wineries Together with 12 Top Chefs from BC and Alberta
BC’s largest outdoor wine and food festival, the 2019 event will see more than 50 wineries from Kelowna to Osoyoos in attendance showcasing their summer favourites, including new 2018 releases which have been described as excellent quality with pure, classic fruit expression.
Don’t miss out on on Calgary’s premier food event!
Gather your friends, families, neighbours and colleagues – it’s time to celebrate the amazing food scene in Calgary! The inaugural YYC Food & Drink Experience is serving up 10 days of unforgettable dining and culinary experiences across the city, running March 1 to 10.
#FavouriteThings last recap of Holiday Gift Suggestions 2018
A few more “non wine” suggestions on the list as we continue on through December. Now including bubbly and sparkling #FavouriteThings that are just right for Christmas and New Years.
Save the date: Ticket lottery for the 11th annual Half Corked Marathon opens on November 1st
Save the date: Ticket lottery for the 11th annual Half Corked Marathon opens on November 1st, The only way to secure a spot in Canada’s event of the year, held on May 25th, 2019.
Martin’s Lane Winery – Unique, Distinct, Exceptional
Martin’s Lane is unique and distinct with vineyards that produce exceptional wines. As we arrive It seemed almost like the vineyards, the winery and the building were one with the past. The past of artist Vincent van Gogh whose spectacular 1888 painting titled Red Vineyard seems to come alive as an inspirational work of art … Read more
What’s your BC Wine Country Story? #Visit and #Vote #BestofBC18
What’s your BC Wine Country Story? THE OKANAGAN VALLEY Boasting 84% of the province’s vineyard acreage, the Okanagan Valley is BC’s premier grapegrowing region. With an ever-changing panorama, the valley stretches over 250 kilometres, across sub-regions, each with distinct soil and climate conditions suited to growing a range of varietals from sun-ripened reds to … Read more
BC Wine Institute welcomes new Board of Directors and awards industry leaders at its 2018 Annual General Meeting
Following another successful Annual General Meeting (July 10, 2018 at the Delta Hotel, Kelowna), that brought together winery owners from across BC, the BC Wine Institute (BCWI) is pleased to announce its new Board of Directors. Nine voting BCWI Directors represent all British Columbia wineries. Newly elected or re-elected members of the Board of … Read more
BC Wines Set to Shine Alongside Celebrity Chefs at Chef Meets BC Grape Taste of the Okanagan June 23
One-Day Wine and Food Outdoor Festival of Iconic BC Wines, Celebrity Chefs and Interactive Experiences Celebrity chefs from across Canada and award-winning BC wineries descend on the Okanagan Valley to celebrate local wine and cuisine at the Wines of British Columbia‘s Chef Meets BC Grape Taste of the Okanagan wine and food festival, in its second … Read more
The Courtney Room opens: Introducing Victoria’s newest dining destination
The Magnolia Hotel & Spa unveils a modern, classic dining room The Courtney Room, Victoria’s newest dining destination, opens this week in the lobby of the Magnolia Hotel & Spa following a four-month restaurant renovation. With Executive Chef Sam Harris at the helm, guiding a menu that honours the very best of land and … Read more