Azhadi Vineyards opens year-round Persian-inspired winery and restaurant

Azhadi Vineyards brings wine, food and Persian culture to the Kelowna wine scene Quality craftsmanship and warm hospitality are cornerstones of family-run winery The much-anticipated Azhadi Vineyards has opened its multi-level gravity flow winery, welcoming guests for a food, wine and cultural experience like no other in the Okanagan. Featuring exquisite wines, a year-round restaurant … Read more

Wednesday Wine Reviews with @Sam_WineTeacher

  2024 Unoaked Chardonnay River Stone Oliver, BC $24.90 From their Good Neighbours series. Made with grapes that came from the Columbia River area of Washington State.  Lemon yellow with a hint of green and medium-minus intensity.  The nose opens with lemon, apple, mandarins, nectarines, almonds, melon, and wet stones.  Good balance with medium-plus body.   … 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 wines … Read more

Wine Reviews with @Sam_WineTeacher

2021 Aligoté Chateau de la Greffiere Bourgogne, France $29.99 Lemon yellow with medium-minus intensity.  Citrus, especially lime and mandarin, melon, honey, pear, and slight hints of banana on the nose.  Good balance and body.  Lime, lemon cream, melon, and mandarin flavours on the palate followed by a medium-plus finish.  Chardonnay lovers need to give this … Read more

Okanagan events now have their tickets on sale!

Okanagan events now have their tickets on sale! In February: Bubbles & Bites – Haywire Winery in Summerland, BC This Valentine’s Day, escape to an intimate evening of sparkling sips and curated culinary delights at Haywire Winery. On Friday, February 14th, join the Haywire team in the cozy elegance of their tasting lounge for a special … Read more

#FavouriteThings Holiday Gift Suggestions 2024 recap…

Our weekly recap is now live, expect to see more items added to the list every week. Happy holiday shopping!

#FavouriteThings Holiday Gift Suggestions | Bonamici Cellars

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