I’m excited to be offering my review of the wine that just topped the field in the annual B.C. wine awards. This is the Platinum award winning See Ya Later Rover. This is from one of my favorite wineries located in Okanagan Falls. Rover is 98% Shiraz with just a splash of viognier. But … Read more
I really hope we soon move past the idea that the only time we can enjoy rose wine is in the spring and summer. Let me make my case with this compelling bottle of evidence. Beaumont Family Estate Winery is new to me but one taste of this rosé and I can promise you I’ll … Read more
Bob Johnson couldn’t contain his smile when I dropped in for a visit to Creston’s Baillie-Grohman Estate Winery on Sunday. In his pocket were two medals from the recent BC Wine Awards. One, a Platinum, feted Baillie-Grohman’s 2012 Cabernet Franc as one of the best six wines in the province (5 platinum medals were … Read more
PAINTED ROCK ESTATE WINERY NAMED WINERY OF THE YEAR at the 2014/2015 InterVin International Wine Awards Painted Rock is greatly honoured to have been named Winery of the Year at the 2014/2015 InterVin International Wine Awards. This years’ InterVin Wine Awards featured nearly 1,350 entries from 16 countries, with 63 wines earning Gold … Read more
As Okanagan Crush Pad celebrated its 3rd anniversary on September 28th, owners Christine Coletta and Steve Lornie are excited to announce changes within the winemaking team. Michael Bartier will transition his role as chief winemaker to Matt Dumayne which will allow Michael Bartier flexibility and the time required to continue to build his own wine portfolio, Bartier Family Vineyards. … Read more
After 10 years ChefmeetsBCGrape is still growing strong. With an increase in both ticket sales and attendance by wineries, ChefmeetsBCGrape is continuing its tradition of success in Vancouver. “This event not only supports a great organization, with all proceeds going to the Vancouver Arts Club Theatre Company, but it is an excellent opportunity for … Read more
BC’s 2014 Wine Grape Harvest Has Begun Fall has arrived in Osoyoos, BC, delivering a bountiful harvest for Summerhill Pyramid Winery. With a hot and dry summer season, Chardonnay grapes from the certified organic Sekhon Family Vineyard have ripened beautifully with a perfect balance of fresh acidity and flavour expression. Acheiving organic status in … Read more
2013 Moscato D’Osoyoos $20.00 $17/bottle if you buy a full case Inspired by the renowned Moscato d’Asti of the Piedmont region in Italy, the Moscato d’Osoyoos expresses an intense and complex array of aromatics displaying this grape’s true varietal expression. 2013 LaStellina Rosato $21.00 LaStellina is a Rosato with personality and elegance. It is … Read more
Pacific Breeze is a small urban garage winery located in an industrial park in New Westminster, just off Stewardson Way. Opened in 2005, it has had more than it’s fair share of acclaim, picking up numerous awards for its wines starting with its very first vintage. Until 2014, it didn’t make any wines that qualified … Read more
A TRUE ITALIAN WHITE WINE MADE IN THE SOUTH OKANAGAN ANNOUNCES A SUMMER SALE Just in time to enjoy a mid-summers evening with friends or brunch with family, this 2013 Moscato D’Osoyoos is on a summer case sale – now just $17! Kurtis Kolt, from City Cellar shared these notes: “This light … Read more