Take a tip from me, forget the traditional flowers and candy. Wine is what she/he really wants, so as a public service, I offer several suggestions to help you make the day a success. For the love of your life (even if that’s you!) Celebrate with a sparkler. Intrigue I Do Haywire Narrative XC … Read more
What wine lover doesn’t appreciate receiving a special bottle of wine no matter what the occasion? Besides, if you are never quite sure what gift to buy someone, wine makes it easy. I never have a problem walking through a wine shop and selecting wines for my friends. Of course, it helps if you know … Read more
Friday, April 17th is World Malbec Day. Most people tend to associate Malbec with Argentina and for good reason. Argentina produces 75% of the world’s Malbec wine. Most come from Mendoza and the best ones from the higher elevation areas of Uco Valley and Lujan de Cuyo.
Today there are about 100 sparkling wines made in BC from a wide variety of grapes. They range from good wines to premium quality in a variety of styles to suit every palate.
Every year around this time I have friends come up to me or text me in a panic asking for help choosing a sparkling wine: “I’m going to a party – don’t know what to bring!” Quite often the statement is followed by expletives and/or frantic emojis… and this is when I … Read more
A pet friendly event for wine lovers in support of the BCSPCA On Saturday, April 30, Kelowna’s Lakeshore Wine Route (St. Hubertus, CedarCreek, Summerhill, Tantalus) and the BCSPCA present Unleashed! From 12:00pm – 4:00pm animal lovers are invited to bring their dogs along for treats and activities while the humans enjoy two complimentary … Read more
The 9th Annual Winemakers Cup is taking place this weekend, Feb. 19 to 21 in Big White, BC. There has been a great response and the snow conditions are amazing. Check out all of the fermenting excitement on our Facebook Page. We have a lot of great events lined up as part of the weekend, and a lot of … Read more