This week I had the opportunity to visit Blue Grouse in the Cowichan Valley. Such a beautiful area it is a pleasant drive of about an hour from Victoria via the Malahat. The architecture of the estate is what initially takes your breath away. Set in an ideal location with beautiful and welcoming landscaping. You … 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
Visa Infinite Wine Country Tour Specials Explore wine country to the fullest with a special offer. Please enjoy a 20% discount on the tours listed below by entering the promo code WINECOUNTRY20 (in the top right corner of the shopping cart) when purchasing your tickets. OKANAGAN WINE TASTING TOUR Saturday August 8 10:00 AM – … Read more
Clos du Soleil Appoints International Cellars as Western Canadian Agency Clos du Soleil is pleased to announce a new partnership with International Cellars, one of Western Canada’s leading independent fine wine agencies. Effective immediately, International Cellars will represent Clos du Soleil wines throughout Western Canada, including British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba. As Clos du … Read more
Friday was a bit of a turmoil. We were dealing with an unexpected plumbing emergency resulting in a major flood in the kitchen. Mops, the shop vac and fast thinking helped save the day, sort of. Lots of restoration work going on with huge fans and heaters making the house very uncomfortable. The solution? an … 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
2027 Half Corked Marathon Tickets go on Sale July 28, 2026 Limited ticket release offers early access to one of Canada’s most anticipated wine country weekends A limited number of Skip the Lottery tickets for the 2027 Half Corked Marathon will go on sale on Tuesday July 28, 2026, giving participants the opportunity to secure … Read more
Canadian Wine Industry Welcomes Landmark Direct-to-Consumer Alcohol Sales Agreement Wine Growers Canada (WGC), the national association representing Canada’s wine industry, welcomed today’s landmark agreement signed by nine provincial Premiers to implement direct-to-consumer (DTC) alcohol sales between participating jurisdictions. The Operating Agreement on Direct-to-Consumer Sales of Alcoholic Beverages represents one of the most significant advances in … Read more
Premiers are fostering a more open and integrated economy by removing a major trade barrier within Canada. Today premiers of nine provinces – Alberta, British Columbia, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, and Newfoundland and Labrador – signed a landmark agreement to implement Direct-to-Consumer (DTC) sales of alcoholic beverages between their … Read more
STORM HAVEN A Fifteen-Year Exploration of Place James Suckling’s First Visit to British Columbia In May 2026, Storm Haven Vineyard, the home property of Synchromesh Wines, became one of a select group of British Columbia vineyards to be evaluated during internationally renowned wine critic James Suckling’s first visit to a region whose reputation has grown … Read more