It’s the Little Things That Matter
It is the little things that matter and that is one of the reasons the wines from Naramata’s Little Engine Winery stand out. I have been a fan ever since my first visit and several bottles still grace my cellar.
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A Tale of Three Malbec Wines
World Malbec Day just happened and how did I celebrate? Which bottle did I decide to open? Well, I decided to open three – all in the interests of research of course.
Kelowna Library Staff Raise Money for the Sugarplum Ball
Kelowna Pride and the BC Wine, Cider & Spirits Festival are excited to announce that the Downtown Kelowna library is no longer just a venue for this weekends Sugarplum Ball; but are also now a Sponsor of the event.
Vanessa Vineyards Wine Club Release
Vanessa Vineyards is located between Keremeos and Osoyoos in the Similkameen Valley, which is proving to be one of the finest wine regions in the country with hot, dry climate and frequent breezes which minimize disease and pest problems.
BC Pinot Noir Tasting Group – a retrospective by @Sam_WineTeacher
With all wines being the same variety and from the same year one would rightfully expect a lot in common and yes, they all showed distinctive Pinot Noir character, yet they definitely all had their own personality.
#FavouriteThings Christmas Wine Book Recommendations Pt 2
Here is the second part of some of my favourite wine books. Any wine lover on your list will be sure to enjoy them.
Iconic BC Red Wines 2018
I attend many wine tasting events and there is always the hope that some wines will be impressive and most of the time there are a few that do stand out. This tasting, though, was something quite different. Twenty BC red wines and all examples of the best that BC has to offer. An event … Read more
Tasting Ten September: ‘Contrasting BC and Oregon Wines’
September is Cam’s month for the Tasting Ten session, however this year too many people were going to be away so he rescheduled it for a month later, one week after our regular October session. Upon arriving, we were greeted with a lovely sparkling wine, A Blanc de Noirs from Backyard Vineyards in Langley. Most … Read more
Whirlwind Okanagan Trip Wine Tasting Experiences – Tinhorn Creek
On our whirlwind Okanagan trip we prioritized our wine tasting experiences. You know it’s amazing what you can pack into two days if you have the right incentive. The right incentive for me is always the opportunity to taste the yummy wines of British Columbia and this recent trip was no exception. I am a huge … Read more
Harry McWatters and the Sunday Roast
It’s one of our favorite times of the week; the Sunday roast. This past weekend we were fortunate enough to enjoy a delicious local free-range chicken with two superlative wines from the McWatters family of wines: the McWatters 2016 Chardonnay ($25) and the Evolve Cellars “Pink Effervescence” ($20). It’s a luxury in this busy life … Read more