Ontario wine lovers come to BC Wine Country

They were awestruck by the spectacular scenery and surprised by the variety of activities available.

Wednesday Wine Reviews with @Sam_WineTeacher

2021 Pinot Gris (Switchback Vineyard) Haywire Winery Summerland, BC $29.99 100% organically grown Pinot Gris, whole cluster pressed and naturally fermented before aging in concrete tanks all of which helps to ensure that the terroir shines through.  You’re not going to mistake this distinctive wine for another Pinot Gris.  Very food friendly.  Straw coloured with … Read more

From the Cellar with @Sam_WineTeacher

In addition to the weekly wine review and the various other, usually wine-related, articles I write for My Van City, I am including a new one that will appear from time to time.  I’m calling it, ‘From the Cellar’. It will be much like the wine reviews, except that it will feature wines that have … Read more

White Bordeaux and White Meritage wines

What is white Bordeaux? Why aren’t white Bordeaux wines more popular?

Visiting Victoria’s Artisan Wine Shop

I could easily have spent much more time just browsing and enjoying the ambience of the Artisan Wine Shop. The team were both friendly and very knowledgeable and there is nothing better than an afternoon spent wine browsing, unless of course it’s wine tasting!

What’s happening this Fall at Mission Hill – Culinary Workshops

We are delighted to announce the return of our much anticipated Culinary Classes this fall. We have updated some of our favourite classes with new recipes and added a brand new French Canadian themed class. From Traditional Italian to Greek Dynasty, each class truly inspires, exploring flavours and cooking techniques with our Culinary Team that culminate with a wine paired meal you won’t soon forget!

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