Nota Bene is, arguably, one of the best known red wines produced in BC and one to get fans, of this flagship offering from Black Hills, drooling. Nota Bene appeared on the scene in 1999 and has had something of a cult following ever since. Some people may be surprised that a BC red wine … Read more
Enixon Brings Blend of Classic French Technique, New Energy and Modern Approaches to Boutique Okanagan Valley Winery Culmina Family Estate Winery bolsters an already impressive roster of viticultural and winemaking talent with the appointment of Jean-Marc Enixon to oversee day-to-day operations at the Okanagan Valley estate as new Vineyard Manager & Winemaker. Enixon … Read more
2013 Sauvignon Blanc / Viognier Bonamici Cellars Okanagan Falls $21.90 This virtual winery, the creation of Philip Soo and Mario Rodi, uses the facilities at Synchromesh Winery in Okanagan Falls. The wine is straw coloured tinged with green and medium-minus in intensity. Peach and apricot aromas dominate the nose followed by delicate notes of honey, … Read more
Blue Grouse Estate Winery in the Cowichan Valley began their harvest on September 10, 2016. The BC wine grape harvest is in full swing. According to a report from the BC Wine Institute (BCWI), across most of the province, including the Cowichan Valley, Fraser Valley and Okanagan Valley winegrowing regions, hot and dry conditions … Read more
The inspiration for the name Privato comes from the Italian word meaning ‘private’, which aptly describes the winery’s idyllic park-like setting. Owned by John and Debbie Woodward, the property began in 1987, as a Christmas tree farm planted with Scotch pine and Blue Spruce. They sell their trees primarily to the local market. The Woodwards … Read more
Subsidized Naturopathic Healthcare for Vancouver Vancouver Latin American Film Festival Announces 2016 Lineup Opera & Arias: The Magic Flute Mondays – August 29 and September 5 at Bard on the Beach • Under the Tents in Vanier Park Give It Up at the Vancouver Fringe Festival Catch the Last Sunset … Read more
Innovative people do innovative things. They are often the first to see potential where others don’t. Rolf de Bruin and Heleen Pannekoek decided they wanted to leave the Dutch corporate world and seek a better lifestyle. They decided on wine making and considered living in France, Eastern Europe, Ontario and the Okanagan. After several trips … Read more
Long Awaited Opening of the New R&B Ale & Pizza House Fall in love with food this autumn at Tinhorn Creek Vineyards Vancouver’s Best Brunch is at Glowbal at TELUS Garden THE FAIR AT THE PNE UNVEILS 2016 LINE UP WITH ALL-NEW PROGRAMMING AND RETURNING FAVOURITES Vancouver Latin American Film … Read more
Opened in 1993, Blue Grouse is one of Vancouver Island’s oldest estate vineyards. This family owned winery is located in the Cowichan Valley, just off the Trans Canada Highway in Duncan. Actually, the property has a long and interesting history that dates back to 1977 when John Harper, the father of island viticulture, … Read more
Winery to feature guest chef dinners, al fresco feasts and beer paired dishes this fall Tinhorn Creek Vineyards is pleased to host a special line-up of food-focused events this fall. Autumn means harvest time at the winery and the Fall Okanagan Wine Festival comes to the Southern Okanagan in October to celebrate crush … Read more