I ventured down to Kaleden and dropped in at Black Market on their last open day of 2023. “This is usually just an extra day to say thanks to all their supporters in the local community as well as to those nearby who like to show off to visiting holiday friends,” said owner Rob … Read more
As April comes to a close we want to be sure you know there are a lot of great wine events to looks forward to this spring and into summer! June 8 Chef Meets BC Grape – Taste of the Okanagan, August 18 BC Pinot Noir Celebration, and August 19 Garagiste North The Small Producers Wine Festival.
Got a wine lover on your gift list? How about tickets to a wine festival? I can assure you, they will be greatly appreciated. Check out these links and see which ones appeal to you. The Vancouver International Wine Festival This event, which runs for a whole week, is one of the biggest … Read more
GARAGISTE – (gar-ah-jeest) noun, Fr. : The garagiste originally refers to a group of winemakers in the Bordeaux region of France, producing “vins de garage” or “garage wine”. They were renegade small lot winemakers, sometimes working in their garage, who refused to follow industry laws and protocol. synonyms: rebels, pioneers, renegades, individualists, mavericks, driven … Read more
GARAGISTE – (gar-ah-jeest) noun, Fr. : The garagiste originally refers to a group of winemakers in the Bordeaux region of France, producing “vins de garage” or “garage wine”. They were renegade small-lot winemakers, sometimes working in their garage, who refused to follow industry laws and protocol. synonyms: Rebels, pioneers, renegades, individualists, mavericks, driven by … Read more
Announces September Festival & Receives International Attention GARAGISTE – (gar-ah-jeest) noun, Fr. : The garagiste originally refers to a group of winemakers in the Bordeaux region of France, producing “vins de garage” or “garage wine”. They were renegade small-lot winemakers, sometimes working in their garage, who refused to follow industry laws and protocol. synonyms: Rebels, … Read more
Who are the ‘small guys’ of the BC wine world? They are several small, wineries, both physical and virtual, which are very specialized and thus produce what’s called ‘small lots’ or under 2000 cases of wine per year. These small artisan producers are modeled on the ‘garagiste’ winemakers of France, who gained attention producing … Read more
In 2015 the coolest winemakers are hitting the road with Festivals scheduled in Vancouver & Kelowna After the huge success of their inaugural SOLD OUT Festival last September at Meyer Family Vineyards in Okanagan Falls, Garagiste North has planned two Festivals this year! The first of its kind in Canada, ‘Garagiste North’ (The Small Guys Wine Festival), … Read more
September 14th was a beautiful day in the Okanagan, especially at Meyer Family Winery in Okanagan Falls. September 14th was also the day of the first ever Garagiste North Wine Fest. This wine festival was the chance for BC’s small guys to share their stories and feature their wines. Meyer Family Wines have to … Read more