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
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
What can you say about love that hasn’t already been said many times over? Love is constant and nourishing, very much like wine. This Valentines share a glass of wine with someone you love. Love, an intense feeling of deep affection. Hester Creek 2021 OLD VINE BRUT WINE PROFILE Tasting Notes Defined and delicate … Read more
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 about me, I’ve included a brief bio following … Read more
“In this series I am bringing you an exclusive list of wines for Valentine’s” Once you’ve passed the early stages of a relationship, the Romance, and when you’ve gotten to know each other, exploring your love of wine together may add a spark to your Passion for Valentine’s Day. Passion, a feeling of strong and … Read more
I love Japanese food and when SYU reached out to me to do a review I was definitely excited to try out this new spot located in Kitsilano at 1508 Yew Street. Just up the street from the iconic Kits Beach. My first impression was a feeling of tranquility in a calm and pleasant atmosphere, … Read more
KUNG HEI FAT CHOI! Wishing you great happiness and prosperity during the Year of the Horse! Haywire Lunar Red Celebrate the Year of the Horse! The official release of the Haywire Lunar Red celebrates the upcoming Year of the Horse. This wine is a continuation of a tradition that began with the winery’s first Lunar … Read more