If you haven’t been to the Cowichan Valley you are missing one of the most beautiful spots on Vancouver Island. About an hours drive from Victoria the Cowichan Valley is a must visit for wine lovers. Temperatures are moderate with a year round pleasant climate. Grapes are grown on site and enjoy warm days and … Read more
There are some wines that just can’t be ignored for summertime sipping and these three are tops of any wine lovers list. Enjoy the wines with lighter fare, charcuterie and cheese boards and even beefy bbq this summer. These wines have a versatility that makes them the perfect choice. 2025 Pinot Gris TASTING NOTES This … Read more
Kismet’s summer calendar will continue the connection between wine, heritage, hospitality, and place. On July 25, 2026, Kismet Estate Winery will host its Holi Festival of Colour from 1 to 4 pm at the winery’s lake venue, set within the vineyard. One of the most joyful celebrations in Indian culture, Holi marks renewal, connection, and … Read more
Chablis: The History of Wine Production Chablis sits in northern Burgundy, in the Yonne along the Serein, geographically distinct from the Côte d’Or villages to the south. That position has always shaped the work. Chablis is cool, exposed, and vulnerable in ways that force wine production to be organized around risk as much as around … Read more
Wine Production in Fuissé: A History The village of Fuissé sits near the southern end of Burgundy’s limestone belt, where the vineyard land of the Côte d’Or and Côte Chalonnaise gives way, a few kilometers to the south, to the granitic terrain of Beaujolais. It is a small commune in the department of Saône-et-Loire, and … Read more
New Summer Experiences at the Cité in Beaune This summer, the Cité des Climats et vins de Bourgogne in Beaune is adding new visitor experiences designed to make Bourgogne wines easier to explore, understand, and enjoy. Among the new features for the 2026 season, the Experience Ticket offers visitors the opportunity to fully enjoy the … Read more
Albariño: Coastal Farming and Atlantic Viticulture In Galicia, vines grow under Atlantic moisture, where rain is not an interruption but one of the governing facts of agriculture. The coast is cut by rías, the long tidal inlets that bring ocean air inland and keep humidity high through much of the growing season. In this setting, … Read more
Bourgogne Prepares for an Early 2026 Vintage As canopy work intensifies and winegrowers struggle to keep pace with the rapid growth of the vines, Bourgogne is once again preparing for an August harvest. This year, the growing season is once again moving at an accelerated pace. Unseasonably warm, rainy weather in February triggered an early … Read more
RAISE A GLASS TO WINE THAT GIVES BACK TO THE EARTH: CELEBRATING NATIONAL WINE DAY WITH REWILD WINE Sustainably crafted and 100% vegan, Rewild Wine offers Canadians National Wine Day on May 25th. May 25th, 2026, marks National Wine Day, honouring the craft of one of the world’s oldest and most cherished beverages. With Canadians … Read more
LITTLE ENGINE WINES OPENS VINEYARD TERRACE FOR THE 2026 SEASON A New Evening Lakeside Lounge Experience Debuts on the Naramata Bench Little Engine Wines has officially opened its Vineyard Terrace for the season, introducing a new evening lounge experience where the lake, the vines, and golden hour come together on the Naramata Bench. The Vineyard … Read more