Ross Wise is the newest Canadian Master of Wine
Black Hills Estate Winery winemaker Ross Wise is Canada’s newest Master of Wine. Only the seventh to be awarded the honour in Canada, and the fourth in British Columbia.
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Road 13 Vineyards Announces 2020 Schedule for Monthly Dinner Series with Backyard Farm
Guests are invited to join Road 13 Vineyards in the Executive Lounge for a spectacular evening that pairs Road 13’s artisan wines with a sumptuous four-course meal prepared by Chef Chris Van Hooydonk of Backyard Farm.
2019 #FavouriteThings Holiday Gift Suggestions – Hester Creek
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.
Canada’s First Wine Village Set to Launch in 2020
The first village of its kind in Canada, District Wine Village will bring small-batch wine, beer, cider and spirit producers together alongside unique events and creative culinary offerings, all in one exceptional South Okanagan location.
Winemaker’s Thoughts on BC Harvest 2019 – Guest Post from Julian Park
Yields were down but the quality of the fruit was excellent. The winemakers expect 2019 to produce delicious lower alcohol, bright acidity wines. This first article highlights the harvest for the Okanagan Valley and Shuswap Regions of British Columbia.
2019 #FavouriteThings Holiday Gift Suggestions – McWatters Collection
Day Three and it falls on a #WineWednesday. That seems apropos for the legend that was Harry McWatters. Dubbed the “godfather” of BC Wine meant with great respect for this pioneer of the British Columbia wine industry.
Never let the Truth get in the way of a Good Story – Tall Tale
Tall Tale Wines is a small winery that does not have a fixed location but sources premium quality grapes from the South Okanagan. Tall Tale, which makes fine wine in small batches using a completely natural approach, released its first wines in 2017.
Come Away to an Exceptional Stay at the Burrowing Owl Guest House
I love the Guest House at Burrowing Owl and every time we stay there I wonder why I waited so long to come back. Probably one of the most relaxing stay away it’s possible to have. The suites are spacious and well appointed.
Volunteers wanted! Garlic Festival October 5th
Your work as a volunteer is a fundamental part of Garlic Festival at Hester Creek. As a volunteer, you are contributing to the success of this wonderful event, and to a great cause, The Oliver Elementary Farm to School Program.
Hawksworth Restaurant kicks off monthly winemaker dinner series with Phantom Creek Estates
“We’re delighted to present our guests with a summer winemaker dinner series and to partner with exceptional wineries such as Phantom Creek Estates,” says Chef de Cuisine, Antonio Sotomayor.