Rhône Valley Vineyards Share Highlights from the 2025 Harvest

START OF THE GRAPE HARVEST IN THE RHÔNE VALLEY: AN EARLY VINTAGE, MARKED BY CLIMATIC CONTRASTS AND PROMISING QUALITY Early, promising and concentrated, the 2025 harvest of France’s second largest AOC vineyard has officially begun, more than ten days earlier than in 2024. The harvest is being driven by favorable health conditions, particularly well preserved … Read more

Elevated offerings across the 2025 PNE Fair

Culinary Innovations & “Guilty Pleasures” Wine Pairing The Pacific National Exhibition (PNE) 2025 Fair promises to be a vibrant celebration of entertainment, food, and community, running for 15 action-packed days starting August 16. With over 3,000 performers, the PNE positions itself as “the best part of summer” and an opportunity for visitors to experience 115 … Read more

Apprentice Dinner Vol. 5 at Chambar – a review

Everything well prepared, beautifully presented, and best of all, truly delicious well crafted dishes.

Garnet Valley Ranch Launches Orchard + Field

Another Reason to Visit: Garnet Valley Ranch Launches Orchard + Field, a Low-Alcohol Apple & Berry Wine Inspired by Biodiversity and Resilience Garnet Valley Ranch (GVR), the pioneering regeneratively farmed high-altitude vineyard and farm in the heart of Summerland, continues to redefine what it means to grow with intention. The latest chapter in this story: … Read more