Winter Warmers and Holiday Hops: BC Ale Trail Showcases Award-Winning Seasonal Beers and Festive Releases Across British Columbia As winter settles in across British Columbia and festive gatherings fill the calendar, craft breweries on the BC Ale Trail are releasing some of their most imaginative beers of the year. From medal-winning winter warmers to playful … Read more
We were in Penticton for a couple of days, so I reached out to my good friend Melannie for some local dining tips. Without a moment’s hesitation, she said, “Go to Chula — it’s my favourite tapas bar.” That was all the encouragement we needed. Chula is a small, 23-seat restaurant tucked away on a … Read more
Evolve, the latest addition to the TIME Family of Wines, is dedicated to traditional-method sparkling wines, and right out of the gate has won many prestigious awards on both the national and international stage. The modern, chic tasting room was designed to impress. Every detail celebrates bubbles–from the sparkling décor to the playful energy that … Read more
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
Return of Cannery Brewing’s popular Wildfire Dark Lager.
NV Charme De L’Ile (Sparkling Rosé) Blue Grouse Duncan, BC $29.99 Made with 100% Cowichan Valley Gamay Noir, this wine is cherry red with medium-plus intensity. The nose is fruity with aromas of bramble, red currant, cranberry, and cherry, along with hints of strawberry, vanilla, and banana. These pleasing aromas are carried on over to … Read more
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
Cannery Brewing has once again partnered with the Canadian Fallen Firefighters Foundation.
