How long is too long to keep a wine? Based on my search a B.C. Sauvignon Blanc is best enjoyed within one to two years. Under ideal storage, darkness and a consistent low temperature maybe up to three years. So what happens if you accidently forget it’s on the shelf? Well of course you should … Read more
First and foremost we are wine lovers! The Académie du Vin Library was founded by Steven Spurrier and friends, dedicated to publishing the finest wine writing of the past, the present and the future. The story behind the name came from Steven’s days in Paris in the 1970s, when he began running wine appreciation courses … Read more
Beaujolais: Dig into Diversity Beaujolais Brings Depth, Diversity, and Storytelling Power to the Vancouver International Wine Festival At the 2026 Vancouver International Wine Festival I had the opportunity to attend the seminar Beaujolais: Dig into Diversity moderated by Iain Philip. Truth be told I targeted this seminar strictly because of the moderator. Iain Phllip is … Read more
In Conversation with Manpreet Dhaliwal – Head Winemaker Kismet Estate Winery and named to the BCBusiness 30 Under 30 Class of 2026 Canada’s first and only South Asian female head winemaker recognized for leadership shaping Kismet’s next chapter in the South Okanagan Dhaliwal leads winemaking at Kismet, the family-run, BC VQA-certified winery in Oliver, B.C., … Read more
MISSION HILL FAMILY ESTATE ANNOUNCES ARTIST LINE-UP FOR THE 2026 SUMMER CONCERT SERIES Iconic British Columbia Winery Sets the Stage for Summer in the Okanagan Valley with Concert Series featuring Tom Cochrane and Red Rider, Burton Cummings and his band, and Amanda Marshall Mission Hill Family Estate announces the return of its beloved Okanagan summertime … Read more
It’s only now that I can tell this story. Time has passed. Therapy has helped. There are moments in a wine lover’s life that test one’s character. This one of them. It was a year ago, the day before Valentine’s. We had just got back from a trip to the coast the day before and … Read more
Azhadi Vineyards brings wine, food and Persian culture to the Kelowna wine scene Quality craftsmanship and warm hospitality are cornerstones of family-run winery The much-anticipated Azhadi Vineyards has opened its multi-level gravity flow winery, welcoming guests for a food, wine and cultural experience like no other in the Okanagan. Featuring exquisite wines, a year-round restaurant … Read more
Usually I like to dine twice at any restaurant before I write a review, but often this is not possible. This time it was my second time reviewing Ugly Duckling. The first time I had the honour of reviewing the exclusive L’Abattoir x | Ugly Duckling | Gastown Meets Chinatown last November. Two champions of … Read more
Domaines Ott* Featured in Next Cellar Series Dinner at Provence Marinaside Join Provence Marinaside on Sunday April 5th for a rare opportunity to explore the exceptional wines of France’s Domaines Ott* in the restaurant’s second Cellar Series Dinner of 2026 featuring special guest Global Brand Ambassador Christophe Coppola Renard. Since 1896, four generations of the … 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