Osoyoos’ LaStella Winery and 3 Phase Adventures partner for SUP & SIP adventure package Arrival by vehicle for a wine tasting is no longer the only option with the 2014 summer launch of LaStella winery and 3 Phase Adventures’ SUP & SIP package. Combining the hottest new water sport on Canada’s warmest lake, with … Read more
Friday, July 18, channel your best “Great Gatsby” and sashay through the verdant grounds of the Linden Gardens in an “Evening of Effervescence” designed by Joy Road Catering. Download the Menu You won’t want to miss Joy Road’s inaugural and exclusive sparkling wine and food pairing event held in these idyllic gardens in Kaleden, … Read more
It’s summer time, hot, and hard to be productive. Don’t you agree? Sipping a nice refreshing Sangria on your patio would be a great way to spend the afternoon. I recently went to Spain and enjoyed some Sangria at a restaurant there. Back in Vancouver, the pitcher can be filled with slices of oranges, lemons, … Read more
Tamburini is a dynamo with absolutely boundless energy. Winemaker to sixteen wineries in mainly the Tuscan regions of Italy she has a comprehensive knowledge and an extensive educational background. Tamburini’s specialty is biodynamic winemaking and she is not afraid to experiment.
Cedar Creek Estate Winery founder, Senator Ross Fitzpatrick, was honoured in Kelowna Tuesday with the BC Wine Institute’s BC Wine Industry Recognition Award. “The Senator exemplifies the intent of the award, which was created to recognize those who have helped to develop the wine industry in our province,” says BC Wine Institute Chair, Josie Tyabji … Read more
If you are fan of Pinot Noir (and if you’re not, you should be) you should try Gamay Noir wines. It is safe to say that Gamay has not gotten the recognition it deserves. Wines labeled PTG (Passe-Tout-Grains) are a blend of Pinot Noir and Gamay. Gamay Noir is the smooth, fruity, juicy grape … Read more
Black Hills Estate Winery is pleased to release the newest vintages for our “Cellar Hand” tier of wines. In fact, the 2012 Cellarhand White just won the Gold Medal at the All Canadian Wine Championships.As you may know, the grapes for these wines come from the same hand-tended vineyards carefully managed by their Vineyard team on Black Sage … Read more
FROM CHARCUTERIE AND ARTISAN CHEESES THROUGH TO DUCK BREAST OR STEAK DIANNE OUR LATEST RELEASES WILL MAKE FOR PERFECT PAIRINGS 2013 Vaïla Rosé $25.00 A fun, delicate wine absolutely perfect for the summer. Made with the Burgundian method of Saigneé (literally to bleed) this rosé is produced from free run juice of Pinot Noir … Read more
There are moments in the wine business when David & I wonder if it was a good decision to give up perfectly good careers in the investment business to pursue the passion of wine.This week was one of those weeks with a very stressful bottling run (things don’t always go smoothly when bottling 2,000 cases) … Read more
If you are in Coquitlam this next week, stop by Westwood Wines for a tasting of wines featured in the “Swirl, Sip and Savour” flyer. You can also enter to win a trip to the Okanagan wine country. Flyer wines include: 2013 Baillie-Grohman Recolte Blanc The rich textural palate with a long finish … Read more