2014 Chardonnay (Coyote Bowl) Church and State Oliver, BC $26.90 Golden yellow with medium-light intensity. Apple, citrus, honey and butter on the nose. Well balanced with good mouthfeel. The flavours mirror the nose with added toasty notes followed by a medium-plus finish. I paired this with grilled chicken skewers and Greek salad. … Read more
The Wines of British Columbia, a non-profit organization that promotes BC VQA wines, put together an exceptional event. The Chef meets BC Grape Okanagan Wine and Food Experience – Taste of the Okanagan held on Saturday, August 26th was a huge success. The day started with a VIP Reception held on the patio adjoining the … Read more
On Sunday, August 27th a group of dedicated foodies and wine lovers congregated in the Tasting Room at Hester Creek for Chef meets BC Grape Okanagan Wine & Food Experience – Bubbles and Brunch at Terrafina at Hester Creek by RauDZ. The morning started with a choice of BC VQA Okanagan Valley wines; Hester Creek … Read more
The “Icons of Wine & Food Dinner” for Chef meets BC Grape Okanagan Wine & Food Experience at The Sonora Room at Burrowing Owl Estate Winery was one of the best wine pairing dinners I have had the opportunity to attend. On Friday, August 25, 2017, the Sonora Room and patio became the setting for … Read more
After a successful launch of our 2015 Equity Pinot Noir two weeks ago, we don’t have very much left in our tasting room. We have pulled 15 of the remaining 30 cases from our tasting room to offer through an e-mail promotion. This wine will not last long and we want to make sure … Read more
I guess if someone does not live in the Okanagan and has no interest in wine, then it could be possible that they might not know the name, Harry McWatters. But if you are not in the afore-mentioned group, then you will have at least heard of him. It is safe to say that he … Read more
The Installation – Now Open Come experience this one-of-a-kind space. Tom Kundig’s works begin on the edge of endless landscapes, where art, physics, nature, and industry intersect to create masterful structures. One of America’s leading contemporary architects, Kundig has won over 50 prestigious design awards. His award winning projects include Studio House, Chicken Point Cabin, Art Stable, Tacoma Art Museum, … Read more
2014 Maréchal Foch Rollingdale West Kelowna, BC $24.90 Maréchal Foch is a grape that many might not be familiar with. It is a French hybrid that is early ripening and resistant to the cold. These wines tend to be dark in colour, high in acidity (making them refreshing and good with foods) and low … Read more
The Wines of British Columbia‘s inaugural Chef Meets BC Grape Okanagan Wine and Food Experience four-day festival weekend kicks off this Thursday in the heart of BC wine country bringing together 17 Canadian top chefs, 50 award-winning BC wineries, and special guests in a multi-event series celebrating the best of BC wine and food. “There … Read more
Four-Day Wine and Food Festival of Iconic BC Wines, Celebrity Chefs and Interactive Experiences The Wines of British Columbia is thrilled to launch its inaugural Chef Meets BC Grape Okanagan Wine and Food Experience weekend bringing as many as 60 BC wineries and 16 top chefs from western Canada to the Okanagan Valley August 24 through … Read more