Okanagan Falls Spring Release

Fifteen. That’s how many wineries make up the Okanagan Falls Wineries Association. Look at this list: Blasted Church Blue Mountain Crescent Hill Kraze Legz Liquidity Meyer Family Vineyards Nighthawk Noble Ridge Painted Rock Pentage Play Estates See Ya Later Ranch Stag’s Hollow Synchromesh Wild Goose Without doubt, there are likely several of your favourite wineries … Read more

Quails’ Gate touring – A sip of wine, a nibble of chocolate…

A sip of wine with a nibble of chocolate. A casual stroll through the vineyards. A guided tour and tasting in their Wine Library. Check out the list of premiere tours and tastings to discover the perfect one for you at Quails’ Gate Winery.  With their rich variety of wine events and experiences to choose … Read more

GOLDEN STATE: BOULEVARD KITCHEN & OYSTER BAR WELCOMES CALIFORNIA VINTNERS FOR EXCLUSIVE ‘NAPA: PAST, PRESENT, FUTURE’ WINE DINNER, MAY 17

Top Drop Event Features Five-Course Dinner Paired with Selections From Flagship Napa Valley Wineries Spottswoode Estate and Blackbird Vineyards   Napa Valley will take centre stage at Boulevard Kitchen & Oyster Bar when the restaurant hosts a pair of celebrated California wineries for an exclusive ‘Napa: Past, Present, Future’ wine dinner on Thursday, May 17. Presented … Read more

Kamloops On Tap: Craft Beer, Golf and Wine

A great round of golf followed by a great round of beer is the perfect way to capture the nuances of a day well spent. At Kamloops, it’s easy to leverage that feeling into a grand getaway for a few days or weeks, depending on your schedule, beverage and culinary preferences. A city that was … Read more

Golf Getaway to Tulalip Resort Casino

  While we’ve always loved golfing in the state of Washington, we hadn’t really thought of the Tulalip Resort Casino as a base for a golf getaway until we received an invitation to explore the option. Situated about 81 km (50 miles) north of SeaTac International Airport in Seattle, 93 km (58 miles) south of … Read more

TWO OCEANS WINES RETURNS FOR A PERFECT PAIRING WITH W NETWORK’S THE BACHELOR CANADA

   LEADING SOUTH AFRICAN WINE BRAND RETURNS TO W NETWORK FOR SECOND CONSECUTIVE YEAR AS A BROADCAST SPONSOR   Two Oceans Wines is once again gracing screens as a broadcast sponsor and bringing Canadians a refreshing combination by joining Chris Leroux as he searches for ‘the one’ in the latest installment of W Network’s The … Read more

Fall in love with food this autumn at Tinhorn Creek Vineyards

  Winery to feature guest chef dinners, al fresco feasts and beer paired dishes this fall   Tinhorn Creek Vineyards is pleased to host a special line-up of food-focused events this fall. Autumn means harvest time at the winery and the Fall Okanagan Wine Festival comes to the Southern Okanagan in October to celebrate crush … Read more

Wine Wednesday Wine Reviews @Sam_WineTeacher

  2013 Rosé (Pinot Meunier) 8th Generation Summerland, BC $17.00 A rather unique rosé from Bernd and Stefanie Schales of 8th Generation. It is cherry red with medium intensity. Ripe red apples, Strawberries, cherries, pink grapefruit and watermelon aromas on the nose. Well balanced. The flavours echo the nose with a medium-long finish. Think you … Read more

Wine Recommendation for Blue Cheese Apple Coleslaw @Sam_WineTeacher

Rob Feenie is one of Vancouver’s iconic chefs and there is no question that he has brought a lot of talent to the Cactus Club team. His Blue Cheese and Apple Coleslaw recipe this week initially presents a few conflicting challenges. Blue cheese immediately makes me think of something sweet, while the apple and salad … Read more

Wine Wednesday Wine Reviews

2009 Pinot Noir Stoneboat Oliver, BC Garnet red / brick in colour with medium-deep intensity. Very Burgundian on the nose with aromas of earth, forest floor, dark cherries and meat. Well balanced with the flavours echoing the nose. A medium-long finish with lingering fruit. A nicely aged BC Pinot Noir.     2007 Aces Pocket … Read more

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