Synchromesh #8 in Canada’s Top 10 Small Wineries

WE HAVE SOME EXCITING NEWS TO SHARE #8 in the Top 10 Small Wineries in Canada #6 in Top 10 BC Wineries #11 in Top 25 Wineries of Canada Synchromesh Wines has been named #8 in WineAlign’s 2026 Top 10 Small Wineries in Canada, with four Gold medals and three Bronze medals at the National … Read more

Celebrate Summer with Township 7

There are some wines that just can’t be ignored for summertime sipping and these three are tops of any wine lovers list. Enjoy the wines with lighter fare, charcuterie and cheese boards and even beefy bbq this summer. These wines have a versatility that makes them the perfect choice. 2025 Pinot Gris TASTING NOTES This … Read more

STORM HAVEN VINEYARD: A 15-Year Exploration of Place

STORM HAVEN A Fifteen-Year Exploration of Place James Suckling’s First Visit to British Columbia In May 2026, Storm Haven Vineyard, the home property of Synchromesh Wines, became one of a select group of British Columbia vineyards to be evaluated during internationally renowned wine critic James Suckling’s first visit to a region whose reputation has grown … 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 going to include a new one that will appear from time to time.  I’m calling it, ‘From the Cellar’. It will be similar to the wine reviews, except that it will feature aged … Read more

Naramata Blossoms to Life This Spring

Among the new offerings this season are a wine-lover’s access pass and novel dining options

Travel Now to the Thompson Okanagan – On Us! ~ Regional Tourism Contest Features $10,000 Cash Travel Incentive and Prizes

The Travel NOW to the Thompson Okanagan – On Us contest really delivers.

Fort Berens Wines for All Seasons

Despite the challenges, we are very pleased with this vintage in terms of quantity and quality.