Blue Grouse voted Best Island Winery – again!
The results are in! Blue Grouse Estate Winery has been named (for the second year in a row) as the Best Island Winery by readers of Times-Colonist, Vancouver Island’s main newspaper.
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Ampersand Distilling Co. Celebrates Five-Year Anniversary
Break out the Nocino! and raise a toast to Ampersand Distilling Co. The family-owned, small-batch distillery is celebrating a milestone five years of business this month by unveiling plans for new releases in 2020.
#TBT New Releases from Blue Grouse Winery
We were there to find out more about the new happenings at Cowichan Valley’s Blue Grouse winery from owner Paul Brunner.
Blue Grouse Summer Events – Summer sun and fun!
Enjoy these summer events at Blue Grouse Estate Winery.
The Courtney Room presents a three-part Winemaker Dinner series
Victoria’s The Courtney Room will host three wine dinners, celebrating the best of boutique British Columbia wines, with delicious menus from chefs de cuisine Chris Klassen and Brian Tesolin.
#FavouriteThings Holiday Gift Suggestions – Blue Grouse Estate Winery
Some people are surprised that Vancouver Island has such noteworthy wineries. I tell them they need to get out more! Explore the Island because there is lots to offer. Cowichan Valley is beautiful and a great place to visit.
Bailey on Broadway
The Broadway Wine Shop was the venue for a surprise birthday gathering for Blue Grouse winemaker, Bailey Williamson. Leeann Froese, from Town Hall Brands took care of the arrangements and the AmoVino girls, Jessica Luongo and Marisa Varas kept Bailey busy telling him he had a busy day of wine shop meetings. After a surprising … Read more
Magnolia Hotel & Spa’s Curated Journeys showcase the best of spring and summer in Victoria
Discover a different Victoria with adventurous hikes, wine tours and more Spring brings new adventures to Magnolia Hotel & Spa with a collection of Curated Journeys that help guests discover the Victoria beyond the beautiful blooms of downtown’s streets. From whale watching to wine tasting, the carefully curated tours offer guests the chance to experience … Read more
Blue Grouse Welcomes the World to Vancouver Island
Historic Cowichan Winery Holds Open House Sunday, May 29 When: Sunday, May 29 from 12noon to 5pm Where: Blue Grouse Estate Winery, 2182 Lakeside Road, Duncan, BC, V9L 6M3 What: Blue Grouse Estate Winery’s Annual Public Open House Details: •Free admission to the public, families are welcome •Meet the winemaker Bailey Williamson •Complimentary … Read more
Island Winery Shines on the Global Stage
Cowichan’s Blue Grouse Estate Winery Captures International Travel Award Blue Grouse Estate Winery announced it won the Service Excellence Award for Duncan in the 2016 Holiday and Tour Specialist Awards from the Luxury Travel Guide. This award helps to solidify Blue Grouse Estate Winery as a leader in the Cowichan Valley, not only for … Read more