Go Haywire with Pink Bub this Valentine’s Day
In high demand from both the wine-loving public and restaurants, the famous Pink Bub and its companion Baby Bub sparkling rosé return, in time for Valentine’s Day.
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A Grand time at the Dine Out Vancouver Festival kickoff – The Grand Tasting
Dine Out Vancouver Festival – The Grand Tasting was an opportunity to taste bites from fourteen local restaurants that are participating in Dine Out Vancouver Festival which begins today and runs through February 4th. Alongside the culinary stations was a representation of BC wineries. This included 27 wineries, four breweries, cideries and distillers. So basically two stations of libations for every culinary station.
#FavouriteThings last recap of Holiday Gift Suggestions 2018
A few more “non wine” suggestions on the list as we continue on through December. Now including bubbly and sparkling #FavouriteThings that are just right for Christmas and New Years.
#FavouriteThings Holiday Gift Suggestions – Narrative
It’s no secret that I am a huge Riesling fan and make it my life mission to discover as many BC Rieslings as are out there. I think you will enjoy the Narrative Riesling as much as I.
Okanagan wine makes Decanter’s Top 10 of 2018
Okanagan Crush Pad winery announces its Haywire Free Form White 2016 has made Decanter magazine’s Most Exciting Wines of 2018 list, placing in the top 10, with a score of 94 points.
CinCin and the Release of Shane Taylor’s Dilettante Pinot Noir
As sommelier of the year, Shane Taylor is the latest to be invited by Okanagan Crush Pad to make a wine of his choosing.
Christine Coletta Receives Founders Award at Okanagan Fall Wine Festival
On September 27, Christine Coletta, owner of Okanagan Crush Pad (OCP), has been presented the Founders Award at the Okanagan Fall Wine Festival. Coletta has been presented the award in recognition of her contributions to the BC wine industry. When presented the award in front of industry peers by industry veteran Harry McWatters of ENCORE Vineyards, Coletta said … Read more
Our #FavouriteThings – Rosé wine all year round!
Just this past week I spent some time with a few millennial women in the PR biz and the subject of Rosé wine came up. It was such a refreshing conversation. It was like Rosé wine was a totally new concept and they were excited about drinking Rosé wines, almost as if they had invented … Read more
Okanagan Crush Pad Winery Acquires New Vineyard
Secrest Mountain Vineyard soon-to-be organic certified Okanagan Crush Pad Winery owners Christine Coletta and Steve Lornie announce that the winery has acquired Secrest Mountain Vineyards Ltd in Oliver, BC. The holding includes a 50-acre property planted in 2000 with 38 acres (15ha) of Pinot Noir, Gamay Noir, Chardonnay, Pinot Gris, Pinot Blanc and Gewürztraminer. The … Read more
Kamloops On Tap: Craft Beer, Golf and Wine
A great round of golf followed by a great round of beer is the perfect way to capture the nuances of a day well spent. At Kamloops, it’s easy to leverage that feeling into a grand getaway for a few days or weeks, depending on your schedule, beverage and culinary preferences. A city that was … Read more