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
Building on the last “Back to VQA” wines that were featured on MyVanCity we are pleased to present three more VQA wines that are perfect for summer. These three wines are all perfect as your summer companion. From just sitting on the deck. soaking in a lakeside view, to enjoying a BBQ on a hot … Read more
Tales from the legends of the Okanagan Valley: ‘Decanting Memories’ uncorks a lifetime of stories The true story of wine industry pioneers Trudy and George Heiss will make you laugh, cry and, most importantly, sip out loud. Long before the Okanagan Valley became a global wine destination, it was a blank canvas for those with … Read more
This is the first review of the season featuring two Little Engine Wines that match so well with summer. What goes best with sunshine, mountain views and long, slow days? Light, refreshing, delicious wines. You are going to love these wines as much as I do. Just ideal for enjoying on the beach, by the … Read more
Noble Ridge’s 2019 The One Named Best Sparkling Wine at the All Canadian Wine Championships The winery earns Canada’s top sparkling wine honour for a second time, highlighting the exceptional quality of Okanagan Falls as a premier sparkling wine region. Noble Ridge Vineyard & Winery is proud to announce that its flagship traditional-method sparkling wine, … 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
Summer is the season of effortless entertaining, and we’re so excited it’s here! From backyard dinners to impromptu get-togethers, Canadians are embracing the season of warmer days and longer evenings hosting casual gatherings, backyard barbecues, and more. For those looking to elevate their summer menus in a tasteful yet approachable way, Rewild Wines offers pairing … Read more