2012 Pinot Gris (Switchback Vineyard) Haywire Summerland, BC $22.90 Silver Medal Tasted 2014 08 This wine was fermented with wild ambient yeasts and was aged in concrete eggs. Pale straw in colour and a hint of green with medium-light intensity. Stone fruit, ripe mango and citrus on the nose. Well balanced with good mouth feel. … Read more
2012 Chardonnay Sandhill Kelowna, BC $17.99 Bronze Medal Tasted 2014 10 Very pale straw in colour with medium-light intensity. Green apple, lemon and a hint of honey on the nose. Good balance with medium body. Lemon and fruit flavours on the palate with a medium finish. Good value everyday chardonnay, but it has been … Read more
2011 Chardonnay Liquidity Okanagan Falls, BC $23.00 Silver Medal Tasted 2014 09 Straw coloured with medium-light intensity. The nose shows aromas of apple, white peach and wild flowers along with well-integrated oak. Well balanced with good body. Apple, butter and toast on the palate with a medium-long finish. A good match for scallop and prawn … Read more
September 14th was a beautiful day in the Okanagan, especially at Meyer Family Winery in Okanagan Falls. September 14th was also the day of the first ever Garagiste North Wine Fest. This wine festival was the chance for BC’s small guys to share their stories and feature their wines. Meyer Family Wines have to … Read more
Organic and biodynamic fine food merchant Casa Gusta offers premium quality pasta, oil and balsamic vinegar to LaStella winery visitors. When two families met and shared their utmost respect for each other’s product, not only were friendships formed, but a business relationship too. LaStella has been working with Casa Gusta since 2010, providing … Read more
2010 Alibi (Sauvignon Blanc/Semillon) Black Hills Oliver, BC $24.90 Silver Medal Tasted 2014 09 A blend of 75% sauvignon blanc and 25% semillon, this wine is golden yellow in coloured with medium intensity. Citrus, apple and a slight nuttiness on the nose. The balance is crisp and refreshing. Clean and tangy on the palate … Read more
Nation’s largest single region wine and food event expands and adds new events Visit Seattle and Washington State Wine invite wine lovers to mark their calendars; Taste Washington, the nation’s largest single-region wine and food event, will take place March 26-29, 2015, at various venues throughout Seattle. Now in its 18th year, Taste Washington … Read more
After 10 years ChefmeetsBCGrape is still growing strong. With an increase in both ticket sales and attendance by wineries, ChefmeetsBCGrape is continuing its tradition of success in Vancouver. “This event not only supports a great organization, with all proceeds going to the Vancouver Arts Club Theatre Company, but it is an excellent opportunity for … Read more
Le Vieux Pin Winery gets ready for the new vintage of their Sauvignon Blanc and announces a Last call on their 2013 stock. Le Vieux Pin Winery is doing a last call on the 2013 Sauvignon Blanc as they get ready to produce the 2014. Rasoul Salehi, General Manager said: “From what we see … Read more
Exclusive event pairs five-course menu with top-shelf B.C. and international wines When: Wednesday, October 1 at 6:30 p.m. Where: Cibo Trattoria, 900 Seymour St., Vancouver, B.C. Price: $119 per guest, plus tax and gratuity Special Guest: Vancouver wine consultant, judge and columnist Kurtis Kolt Tickets: Call 778-870-3787 or reserve via Eventbrite. Seating is limited In what … Read more