From my first visit to the Okanagan fifteen years ago I’ve come to know and enjoy Sandhill Wines. Consistent quality year after year means you can count on them when you’re shopping for wine. This is a medium bodied white with flavours of apples and pears. There’s also some spice on the finish which … Read more
Last week I had the good fortune to attend the “Grape Juice vs. Wine” tasting experience. Master of Wine Rhys Pender, who also owns Little Farm Winery in Cawston, led this event sponsored by the BC Wine Institute. It was held at the Cambie Street Liquor Store and was open to … Read more
As residents of Interior BC, my husband and I jumped at the opportunity to preview the 10th Anniversary of Vancouver’s Taste of Yaletown (#TOY2014) for a “big city” experience. However, I have to say that even when we lived in larger cities, staycations offered the biggest bang for the buck in a retreat from the … Read more
Just in time for your summer enjoyment (regular price $20) now only $17.00 2013 is a tale of two vintages in the same year. Dry and warm autumn is almost a sure thing in our region. 2013 was a rare exception. We had an unusual string of rainy days in the middle of harvest … Read more
August South Africa Feature at BC Liquor Stores Includes Free Wine Tastings During the month of August, the consistent quality and amazing value of wines from South Africa will be highlighted at 60 select BC Liquor Stores throughout the province. One of the highlights of the month will be a FREE consumer … Read more
Do you remember when our 2009 Equinoxe Syrah won the world’s best syrah-based wine during the old world and new world blind taste test at the Judgement of Montreal Soirée des Connaisseurs 2012, Syrah vs. Syrah? It took top spot against some of the world’s most celebrated winemakers from California and France’s Rhone Valley. … Read more
Black Hills Estate Winery presents The Sunset Happy Hour Series Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 4-7pm, all summer long • Enjoy 2 for 1 tastings of Black Hills Wines • Relax in the sun or by our waterside Cabanas • Enjoy the sunset-inspired chill tunes being spun by guest DJ Shakes • Taste the … Read more
Salute the 30th Anniversary of the filming of “My American Cousin” – the iconic Canadian movie shot in Naramata where writer/director Sandy Wilson was born and raised – at the Naramata Tailgate Party, September 13. Along with cast and crew members, Sandy Wilson will be in attendance for an evening evoking the ambiance of the … Read more
2010 VIP (Port Style) Saxon Estate Winery Summerland. BC $17.32 Bronze medal Tasted 2014 05 This Port style Pinot Noir is garnet red in colour with deep intensity. The nose shows aromas of prunes, black cherries and dark chocolate. The balance is good and the flavours follow the nose with a medium finish. … Read more
Brenda Hetman-Craig and Layne Craig set to steer the winery to success. Brenda Hetman-Craig & Layne Craig take ownership of 40 Knots Winery. Sarah Silver Photo. The News There is something special in the air and change in the wind at 40 Knots Vineyard and Estate Winery. With the Strait of Georgia and the ferry … Read more