We welcome Crowsnest Vineyards to our #ShiptoSip campaign. A true multi-tasking family with not just a winery but a bakery, restaurant and lodging as well. For now the winery is open for pick-ups as is the bakery and restaurant open for Takeout. As delicious as the images of those yummy cinnamon buns are I am concentrating … Read more
Burrowing Owl long known for their selection of quality BC wines are now offering lovers of their wines an additional incentive with shipping rebates. We are featuring the newly released 2019 Pinot Gris for our #ShiptoSip campaign. Many more wines for your sipping pleasure are now available to purchase online. 2019 Pinot Gris Tasting … Read more
What originally began as an outrageous dream achieved the unthinkable last year when CheckMate Artisanal Winery was awarded a perfect 100-point score for our 2015 Little Pawn Chardonnay. Now, I am proud, and humbled, to share the news that we have been awarded a second 100-point score for the 2016 vintage of Little Pawn Chardonnay, … Read more
We welcome vinAmité to our growing group of BC wineries that are participating in #ShiptoSip campaign to promote #BCWine. It’s time to hibernate, so let’s do this, with wine! We know how difficult it is to navigate through our new world. But you know what? We’re all in this together. There’s something about this that … Read more
We are thrilled to add CheckMate to our #ShiptoSip wineries offering shipping incentives. For a limited time, complimentary shipping on all orders (3+bottles) automatically applied at checkout. The entire 2015 Merlot collection is now available! Plus a special offer on 2014 Fool’s Mate Chardonnay. Wines of this outstanding quality are a tribute to the BC … Read more
As we find any reason to celebrate, from the sight of blue skies, to resuming our daily morning vineyard walks and getting ready to flip our ‘by appointment only’ sign to ‘now open for tastings’, Spring is finally just around the corner.
“The proof is in the pudding,” goes the well-known expression. When you taste the wines of Vanessa Vineyards, there is no doubt of the care and attention that has gone into the growing of the grapes and the transforming of those grapes into the very finest wines possible.”
Dark, rich, red wines, and here we have suggested three of Hester Creek reds, compliment so many meals and pair so well with winter comfort food. Maybe you would enjoy a glass while reading a good book, or curled up in front of a roaring fire. One of my favourite times to enjoy a glass of wine is when I’m watching a holiday movie.
Here are a pair of wines worth putting on your list for wine lovers. Viognier is a sophisticated wine and makes a wonderful gift for the most fastidious hostess. You will be a big hit! For the host with the most I would go with the Merlot. You are going to have some happy people who are the recipients of Township 7 wines.
Small producers tend to strive for quality and Eau Vivre is no exception. Their name, which translates to ‘Drink Life’, reflects this quest for quality. Sam Hauck