Highlights from Painters’ Palate

The inaugural series acked by a core list of notable community partners and industry leaders, including the North Island Craft Beer Festival, Cowichan Valley Wines, the City of Campbell River, Edible Vancouver Island, and the Oceanside Arts Council. These partnerships show Palates dedication to their ‘maker first’ structure.. Festival Highlights:  HOPS (Friday, Sept 18): Kicking … Read more

Wednesday Wine Reviews with @Sam_WineTeacher

2023 Clarendelle Domaine Clarence Dillon Graves, France $36.99 A blend of 49% Sauvignon Blanc, 37% Semillon, and 14% Muscadet.  Lemon yellow with medium-minus intensity.  On the nose, lemon cream, banana, green apple, melon, peach, honey, toast, biscuit, and flint.  Good balance.  The palate follows the nose along with pineapple, lime, pear, and grapefruit. A medium-plus … Read more

Bottleneck Drive’s Light Up the Vines Returns

Celebrate the season with Bottleneck Drive and experience a magical holiday evening in the heart of Summerland.