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New South Okanagan Winery, Phantom Creek Estates, to Open Late Summer 2019

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Led by an all-star winemaking team that includes Olivier Humbrecht MW (Domaine Zind-Humbrecht), Cameron Vawter (Napa’s Dana Estates) and Anne Vawter (Oakville Ranch, Red Mare), and designed by John Taft of Backen & Gillam Architects (Harlan Estate, Dana Estates, Ovid), Phantom Creek Estates announced that the new South Okanagan winery will open late summer 2019 for private tours and tastings by-appointment-only and will fully open to the public in 2020.

The Anticipated 2018 Synchromesh Riesling(s) Release

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The 2018 Rieslings from Synchromesh are LIT for 2018. A return to a typical vintage and Alan’s famous“Bladerunner” acid range. Alan Dickinson stops his ferments naturally to purposefully leave a healthy dose of residual sugar.  The wines require it – they come from small cool-climate plots which produce ripe grapes with extraordinary low PH. Seriously.  -Among the lowest PH’s in the … Read more The Anticipated 2018 Synchromesh Riesling(s) Release

Vintage 2018 Media Preview a review by @Sam_WineTeacher

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Panel moderator, Master of Wine Barbara Philip, directed the discussion and asked panelists questions about the 2018 vintage and how it played out in each of the four regions represented.

Coastal Craft Beverages – Meet the Makers Summer 2019 Tasting Event

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The event was event a trade tasting format with lots of time to sample, ask questions and learn more about ‘Meet the Makers’ from Sheringham Distillery, Sea Cider Farm & Ciderhouse, Blue Grouse Estate Winery, Stag’s Hollow Winery, Fitzpatrick Family Vineyard, Ricco Bambino, and Roche Wines.  Super excited to have our friends from Russell Brewing and Townsite Brewing. Truffles Catering and the Wandering Mollusk provided small bites to pair nicely with our tastings.

Wednesday Wine Reviews by @Sam_WineTeacher

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#WineWednesday review by Sam Hauck aka the Wine Teacher featuring British Columbia wines.

The Tasting Games a fun blind tasting competition April 23, May 7, 14, 21st

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Hosted by Master of Wine Rhys Pender, each of the fun, irreverent events in Oliver, Penticton and Kelowna will feature three wine industry celebrities on stage, blind tasting five wines. The evening will begin with a quick “how to blind taste wine” tutorial from Rhys, and then the game is on!

The Salted Vine Kitchen + Bar Hosts Exclusive ‘Wines of BC’ Dinner on May 2

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The Salted Vine Kitchen + Bar Chef/Co-Owner Jeff Park will pair his signature brand of Pacific Northwest-inspired cuisine with an array of notable British Columbian wine when the downtown Squamish restaurant hosts an exclusive ‘Wines of BC’ dinner on Thursday, May 2.