Savor Quality from Europe Highlights How European Heritage Can Shape the Future EU co-funded campaign showcases protected wine and olive oil traditions rooted in culture, sustainability and certified quality. The from Europe campaign, co-funded by the European Union, is bringing the stories behind Europe’s protected wine and olive oil traditions to Canadian audiences. As agricultural … Read more
I came to the tasting expecting to discover some new summer patio wines.
Everything is really good and great value so this time we decided to try a few things we hadn’t had before.
I had the opportunity to taste these four wines at Painter’s Palate.
Italian wine has much more to offer than the names we already know.
Exciting Times – 2 New Releases! 2025 Cabernet Franc and our first ever Chardonnay, vintage 2025. 2025 Cabernet Franc This Cabernet Franc is sourced from two of our vineyards, 89% from Storm Haven Vineyard in Okanagan Falls and 11% from Story Orchard Farm in Naramata. The fruit from these two sites come together in a … Read more
A great reminder that Italy’s sparkling wine story goes well beyond Prosecco.
Part 3: Mission Hill Tour After our luncheon at CedarCreek, we were on our way to scenic Mission Hill, one of the cornerstones of the Okanagan wine industry. Anthony von Mandl purchased the struggling Golden Valley winery in 1981 and renamed it Mission Hill. The winery itself dates back to 1966, but von Mandl’s vision … Read more
There were some very interesting insight at the media attended 2023 Bordeaux Release. Buyer Barb Philip, Category Manager – Wines of Europe, who is responsible for choosing which wines to buy for the BC Liquor Distribution Branch, tells us that at the time of tasting the 2023 wines at the wineries in Bordeaux, the wines … Read more
Kim Uncorked: Welcome to my weekly wine recommendation. Hi, I’m Kim, a passionate lover of wine, food, and any experience that brings the two together! In this weekly blog post, I share my thoughts on a wine that I’ve recently purchased from one of our local independent wine merchants. If you’d like to know more … Read more