Informal hotspot highlights rotisserie, local producers, distillers and craft beer-makers Upscale comfort food, local micro beer and regional spirits are the focus of The Westin Bayshore’s new H2 Rotisserie & Bar. Now open, the thoroughly modern restaurant and bar, with its unrivalled location on Vancouver’s iconic seawall, replaces both Seawall Bar & Grill … Read more
The Highly Anticipated Single Varietal Releases for Mother’s Day What : Singletree Release of Grüner Veltliner When: Mother’s Day – Sunday, May 14 (12-5:30pm) Where: Singletree Winery (5782 Mt. Lehman Road, Abbotsford) Just in time for Mother’s Day is the first chance to sample and purchase the Singletree 2016 Grüner Veltliner. (Retail price is $17.30 per tax) … Read more
Okanagan Falls, nestled between Penticton and Oliver, was known in the late 1800’s as a centre for shipping freight along Skaha Lake and the Kettle Valley Railway. Ranching and fruit growing soon followed. During the mid 1980’s, the region was recognized for its grape growing potential and is now home to 32 vineyards and 15 … Read more
New Oldfield Reserve label marks the beginning of a new era while reflecting a distinctive evolution Tinhorn Creek Vineyards is excited to introduce its new Oldfield Reserve brand, along with a refresh of the Tinhorn Creek varietal series labels. Oldfield Reserve replaces the previous Oldfield Series; communicating an evolution of the brand and reflecting … Read more
On August 19, 2017, the BC Pinot Noir Celebration returns with 34 top Pinot Noir producers coming together with five of Western Canada’s top chefs for an unforgettable evening of wine and food at Kaleden’s famed Linden Gardens. Now in its fourth year, the BC Pinot Noir Celebration (BCPNC) is bigger than ever before. … Read more
I’ve said it before, and this will not be the last time, but the BC wine industry is home to some of the nicest people in the province. This is especially true with a very special group of people known as, “The Garagistes”. Who are these people you may ask. They are the ‘small … Read more
Blue Mountain Vineyard and Cellars is pleased to announce its tasting room is now open for the season. Blue Mountain was one of the first Canadian wineries to make wines using only grapes grown at its own estate. Furthermore, the winery’s goal has always been to craft wines that express the unique landscape … Read more
Enjoy New Vintages, Extended Hours, an Early Start Wine Experience and Preview to Summer Fun As spring descends upon Road 13 Vineyard it’s an exciting time to celebrate our newly released vintages and, fingers crossed, the end of a long winter. The warmer weather brings the season for wine tripping, extended hours and most-importantly enjoying … Read more
Grouse House now open for reservations Blue Grouse Estate Winery announces the much-anticipated opening of its Grouse House, an exclusive ‘Bed & Bottle’ retreat for wine lovers, exquisitely set within the heart of the historic estate vineyard. Located within minutes from the quaint seaside community of Cowichan Bay, and less than an hour from downtown Victoria, … Read more
Once again Naramata Bench Wineries Association (NBWA) sets sail to Vancouver to present Wine for Waves, April 28. It’s like a landlocked regatta of BC’s best wineries paired with sustainable seafood prepared by some of the finest chefs with all proceeds to benefit Vancouver Aquarium’s Ocean Wise program. “Since the first event in 2013, Wine … Read more