Since Evolve Cellars opened as part of Bottleneck Drive in Summerland a year ago, their location has taken visitors’ breath away, and their wines have been warmly received. Now, the wines have wowed the judges at the 2016 Spring Okanagan Wine Festival. Evolve Cellars is proud to share that the 2014 Pinot Blanc has … Read more
Highly anticipated taste of the Okanagan’s first sub-appellation Tinhorn Creek Vineyards will release its first Golden Mile Bench Oldfield Series Chardonnay on May 1, 2016. Since 2009 Tinhorn Creek’s CEO and president Sandra Oldfield has been closely involved in efforts to create British Columbia’s first sub-appellation, the Golden Mile Bench, located on the western side of … Read more
Appointment of Summit Fine Wines sets the stage to grow the winery’s market reach Award-winning and must-see, Vancouver Island’s Blue Grouse Estate Winery announces the appointment of Summit Fine Wines to represent its wines. Effective March 30, 2016, Summit Fine Wines (Summit) now represents Blue Grouse’s Estate and Quill-labeled wines for all sales channels … Read more
They say that when one door closes, another opens. For Judy Kingston, a car accident brought her 25-year law career to an end. Then during an Okanagan holiday in 2006, chance brought Judy Kingston to Naramata where she stumbled across a property that was for sale and had an epiphany. The door opened; then and … Read more
The highly anticipated annual Spring Wine Release event, WINE FOR WAVES, by the Naramata Bench Wineries Association in partnership with the Vancouver Aquarium’s Ocean Wise program is Thursday, April 28. Set at the beautiful Four Seasons Hotel Vancouver from 7 to 9:30 pm, all proceeds to benefit Ocean Wise. Clearly, it’s a great time … Read more
On Wednesday, April 27 2016, Burrowing Owl Estate Winery will team up with The Boathouse Kitsilano for a unique tasting event. Guests will enjoy a six-course tasting menu paired with premium wines from the Okanagan icon. Burrowing Owl’s Brand Ambassador, Sophie Laurent, and Bill Sanford from Appellation Wine Marketing will host the event. … Read more
Okanagan Crush Pad Expands in Three Canadian Provinces and Europe New trade partners will strengthen the winery’s promotion Okanagan Crush Pad (OCP) is expanding its market presence beyond British Columbia with concentrated efforts in Western Canada, while at the same time, making its first foray into Europe, in March 2016. Alberta-based Magnum Wine & Spirits has been … Read more
The Wines of British Columbia is excited to once again be part of the Vancouver International Wine Festival (VIWF) showcasing more BC Wineries than ever before. This year’s highly anticipated International Festival Tastings will take place at the Vancouver Convention Centre from February 25 through February 27 showcasing more than 700 wines from 14 … Read more
British Columbia’s Blue Mountain Vineyard and Cellars Celebrates 25th Anniversary Family-owned Blue Mountain Vineyard and Cellars released its first vintage only a quarter-century ago, but the winery has already earned a sterling reputation both in Canada and abroad for its 100% estate-grown wines. Blue Mountain will celebrate its important milestone throughout 2016 with a lineup … Read more
Taste BC is an annual event to showcase the best of BC beer, wine and spirits as well as tasty bites from local suppliers and restaurants. There are also prizes and a silent auction with items such as luxury items, local experiences, destination packages and much more. This event marked the 22nd anniversary of Liberty … Read more