Celebrate 10 Years of DISH with New Zealand Winegrowers!

This year’s DISH sponsor is New Zealand Winegrowers, and 20 New Zealand wineries will be pouring samples that illustrate the astonishing diversity of high-quality wines the country produces.

2019 Wine Press Northwest Platinum Competition Awards for Vanessa Vineyard

2019 Wine Press Northwest Platinum Competition Announcement: We are incredibly proud to have received four medals at the 2019 Wine Press Northwest Platinum Competition where we were awarded the following: Platinum: 2015 Syrah Platinum: 2016 Cabernet Franc Platinum: 2018 Viognier Double Gold: 2014 Meritage See below for the flavour profiles on each Platinum award wine.  With … Read more

Sensory Symposium – Wine Education Series – a review

The evening started with one of my #FavouriteThings, a glass of 2018 Distraction Frizzante from The View Winery & Vineyard a bubbly that is a perfect blend of acidity and tartness with a delightful flavour profile of strawberries

Winemaker Barbara Tamburini receives two prestigious Awards

The Wine Oscar for the Best Oenologist of the Year was established in 1999 and is awarded by the Academy for Oscars for particular professional merits that have emerged during the candidate’s work. After the death of the great master Giacomo Tachis, his name was added to Oscar prize, in memory of this unforgettable professional author of wines that have marked the history of wine-growing Italy in the world.

New concert and wine series, Jazz in the Vine, debuts in Langley, BC

Few of the finer things in life complement each other as beautifully as wine and jazz. In fact, there are events and festivals celebrating this uniquely magical pairing around the globe — from Toronto and Manhattan to Southern California and Southern France.

Romance! How to up your game this Valentine’s Day with BC Wine

Romance! How do you define romance? The Oxford Dictionary defines romance as: A feeling of excitement and mystery associated with love. We think we can add to the excitement and take the mystery out of which wine to share with your Valentine.

Experience Dine Out at Water Street Cafe – extended to February 9

Just like their regular menu Dine Out includes many favourites and West Coast inspired dishes. Dinner offers a three course menu for $35. but there are also some great add-ons for an additional $5 or $10 that really elevate your dining experience.

Celebrate Valentine’s Day with Bench 1775 and a Bouquet of Rosé

What a wonderful way to celebrate the romance and passion of Valentine’s Day. The wines of Bench 1775 are available in special Valentine’s packs that are just perfect for sharing with your sweetheart. The Bouguet of Rosé is available in very limited quantities so please order soon to avoid disappointment.

2019 final recap #FavouriteThings Holiday Gift Suggestions

Here we are again in 2019 with our #FavouriteThings Holiday Gift Suggestions.