Premium Quality Wines from Wines of South Africa
Many of the wines were what the producers consider to be “premium” wines. The majority of the wineries are located in the Western Cape.
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Rediscovering Favourite Wines – Tinhorn Creek Vineyards
What a better place to start than Tinhorn Creek wines. Tinhorn Creek has been around for decades and they make great wine. I was reminded of that fact on our most recent trip to the Okanagan and a visit to the Tinhorn Creek Vineyards tasting room.
Two Extraordinary Chefs One Outstanding Dinner 1909 Kitchen hosts #TofinoEats
The much anticipated #TofinoEats Chef Series dinner featuring the culinary magic of both guest Chef Alex Chen and hosting Chef Paul Moran was truly nothing short of outstanding.
New South Okanagan Winery, Phantom Creek Estates, to Open Late Summer 2019
Led by an all-star winemaking team that includes Olivier Humbrecht MW (Domaine Zind-Humbrecht), Cameron Vawter (Napa’s Dana Estates) and Anne Vawter (Oakville Ranch, Red Mare), and designed by John Taft of Backen & Gillam Architects (Harlan Estate, Dana Estates, Ovid), Phantom Creek Estates announced that the new South Okanagan winery will open late summer 2019 for private tours and tastings by-appointment-only and will fully open to the public in 2020.
The Anticipated 2018 Synchromesh Riesling(s) Release
The 2018 Rieslings from Synchromesh are LIT for 2018. A return to a typical vintage and Alan’s famous“Bladerunner” acid range. Alan Dickinson stops his ferments naturally to purposefully leave a healthy dose of residual sugar. The wines require it – they come from small cool-climate plots which produce ripe grapes with extraordinary low PH. Seriously. -Among the lowest PH’s in the … Read more
Last Chance: Cheers to BC Wine Month with Half Price Shipping at Quails’ Gate
There’s still time to celebrate BC Wine Month with our new spring wines paired with half price shipping.
Coastal Craft Beverages – Meet the Makers Summer 2019 Tasting Event
The event was event a trade tasting format with lots of time to sample, ask questions and learn more about ‘Meet the Makers’ from Sheringham Distillery, Sea Cider Farm & Ciderhouse, Blue Grouse Estate Winery, Stag’s Hollow Winery, Fitzpatrick Family Vineyard, Ricco Bambino, and Roche Wines. Super excited to have our friends from Russell Brewing and Townsite Brewing. Truffles Catering and the Wandering Mollusk provided small bites to pair nicely with our tastings.
Wines of Portugal Seminar Meet & Taste Portugal’s Native Grape Varieties!
Wines of Portugal Seminar Meet & Taste Portugal’s Native Grape Varieties!
Wednesday Wine Reviews by @Sam_WineTeacher
#WineWednesday review by Sam Hauck aka the Wine Teacher featuring British Columbia wines.