Secrest Mountain Vineyard soon-to-be organic certified Okanagan Crush Pad Winery owners Christine Coletta and Steve Lornie announce that the winery has acquired Secrest Mountain Vineyards Ltd in Oliver, BC. The holding includes a 50-acre property planted in 2000 with 38 acres (15ha) of Pinot Noir, Gamay Noir, Chardonnay, Pinot Gris, Pinot Blanc and Gewürztraminer. The … Read more
With the sudden shift in weather, we’re excited to finally see bud break – marking the official start of spring in our vineyards and the Okanagan. In the Wine Shop, our new aromatic whites and rosés are on the shelf, ready for a long overdue patio season. We’re excited to share what we have planned for this May … Read more
Revered Italian winemakers co-host evening dedicated to sustainable wines Burdock & Co is shedding light on the intriguing techniques, philosophies and flavours that support naturalist wines by hosting a sustainably-focused winemakers’ dinner on Thursday, May 17. The event will be attended by acclaimed naturalist winemakers Elisabetta Foradori and Mateja Gravner; both will join Burdock & Co in … Read more
Gastown Hotspot Hosts Casual Grazing Dinner, Wine Tasting Event in Private, ‘Underbelly’ Dining Quarters with Partial Proceeds Donated to BC Hospitality Foundation Wildebeest will usher in the fifth annual Top Drop Vancouver festival by hosting a ‘Pink Links’ Sausage and Rosé Party in its private, lower-level ‘Underbelly’ dining room on Wednesday, May 16 at 8 … Read more
Cheers to Spring sunshine. The newly released 2017 Quails’ Gate Rosé is the perfect pairing for your spring and summer get-togethers. Rosé continues to gain popularity and no wonder with such deliciously refreshing options like this 2017 Quails’ Gate Rosé. Rosé A classic summer sipper, our 2017 Rosé is fresh, approachable and fruit-forward. An easy-going … Read more
Sample delicious drinks on Dockside’s award-winning patio on Thursday, May 24th Dockside Restaurant and Coal Harbour Liquor Store are pleased to again host the annual Spring Patio Tasting on the waterfront of False Creek. The event will take place from 5pm – 8pm on Thursday, May 24th when roughly 25 distillers, brewers, and wineries … Read more
2014 Riesling 8th Generation Summerland, BC $20.90 The grapes for this wine come from 29-year-old vines. The result is a wine with depth and concentration. Lemon yellow with medium intensity. Classic varietal character on the nose – mineral, stone fruit, citrus and a hint of petrol. Slightly off dry, but well balanced with good mouth … Read more
Did you know that Quails’ Gate Winery has two lakefront vacation rentals? Create your perfect Okanagan getaway at The Nest at Quails’ Gate – picture your toes in the sand, lush vineyards just steps away and a glass of award-winning Quails’ Gate wine in-hand. Staying in a winery guest house is a unique experience, staying … Read more
‘The Okanagan Wine Initiative’ Members Set to Collaborate and Raise Profile Seven leading BC wineries: 50th Parallel Estate Winery, Culmina Family Estate Winery, Haywire Wines, Liquidity Wines, Painted Rock Estate Winery, Poplar Grove Winery, and Summerhill Pyramid Winery, have formed a partnership, The Okanagan Wine Initiative. The association groups together these seven Okanagan wineries … Read more
Canada’s Event of the Year returns for a weekend of food, wine and music: May 25-27 2018 From May 25-27th, the 10th edition of the Half Corked Marathon returns to the vineyards of Oliver Osoyoos Wine Country after being awarded Canada’s Event of the Year at the Canadian Tourism Awards. The sold out … Read more