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
Naramata Winery Produces Two Special Stampede Bottles For the second year in a row, Naramata’s Serendipity Winery will be the only featured Canadian wine at the Calgary Stampede, part of its “10 Great Days, 10 Great Wines, 10 Great Stories” showcase. The “Greatest Outdoor Show On Earth” runs July 4-11 and two specially-labelled wines from Serendipity will be featured within … Read more
AN EXCLUSIVE WINE CLUB EVENT A complimentary afternoon of delectable Okanagan bites and wine held on our sun-drenched garden by the Bocci course with views of Black Sage bench vineyards and extensive lavender plantations surrounding us. This is a Club member’s exclusive event, one of four (or more) events we hold for our … Read more
Yes, summer is upon us and the good weather means more time spent relaxing with family and friends. Whether you’re on the patio, deck or on a picnic, summer wines call for something a little different. Cool, refreshing fruity wines that are pleasant to sip on their own, without the need for food. Lighter, … Read more
Haywire wine, made at Okanagan Crush Pad winery in Summerland BC has been awarded a Lieutenant Governor’s Award for Excellence in British Columbia Wines for the Canyonview Vineyard Pinot Noir 2011 ($35). The Lieutenant Governor’s Awards for Excellence in BC Wines was established in 2003 to recognize and honour excellence in the province’s growing wine industry and … Read more
A world leading sustainability scorecard and reporting tool is being launched to New Zealand wineries and grape-growers today. WiSE (Wine Industry Sustainability Engine) will be used by around 2000 wineries and vineyards from Northland to Otago. It will record and manage winery and vineyard activities to ensure they meet international sustainability standards required by Sustainable … Read more
Never one to pass up a bargain I find myself at Siena on 12th Avenue at Granville Street on a Monday night. Why you might ask? Forget #WineWednesday at Siena it’s Half Price Wines on Monday evenings. Add in the great daily specials, the ever changing antipasti plate for two the pasta choices and … Read more
Our 14th Annual Nota Bene Release Party is Saturday, June 21. To celebrate the summer solstice in the Okanagan, we have put together a great line up of entertainment, food and wine for you. Check it out: •Enjoy the funky dance beats of our headline act, the Wassabi Collective from Vancouver •Groove to the … Read more
At Westwood Wines this week, they are tasting wines from 50th Parallel Estate on Friday, June 13th and new releases from Cassini Cellars of Oliver from Saturday June 14th to Tuesday June 16th. Alice, a representative for 50th Parallel will be in the store on Friday, from 4 to 7 to pour wines. … Read more