Did you know that Quails’ Gate Winery has two lakefront vacation rentals? The Lake House at Quails’ Gate…..Create your perfect Okanagan getaway at The Lake House at Quails’ Gate – picture your toes in the lake, lush vineyards just steps away and a glass of award-winning Quails’ Gate wine in-hand. More information online at QuailsGate.com. … Read more
MOTHER’S DAY PROMOTION! Show Mom you love her. On the heels of welcoming back Top Chef Canada’s head judge, Mark McEwan, the Wines of British Columbia is offering a limited-time Mother’s Day discount to Chef Meets BC Grape – Taste of the Okanagan – on June 23. The 15% discount applies to general and VIP … Read more
I began this event with an informal session on terroir. We were presented with four wines made from four Naramata Bench winemakers – Val Tait from Bench 1775, Gavin Miller from Upper Bench, Stefan Arnason from Poplar Grove and Elephant Island’s Del Halladay. The task was to match each wine to the description given by … Read more
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
The Okanagan is one of my favourite places to visit and no wonder, it’s #BCWine Country. I was lucky enough to fit in two days for visiting, tasting, dining and exploring on my way to Calgary. Taking the lower route (Hope-Princeton) on a magnificently sunny day with an early start. Turned out not to be … 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
Spring has finally sprung at Noble Ridge Vineyard & Winery and everyone there could not be more excited for the upcoming season! The sun is finally shining and the view from the new patio is even more spectacular than they anticipated! The “Best Kept Secret” in the Okanagan is about to get even better… Ritchie … Read more
Wine agent Richard Massey organized this event at Granville Island’s Edible Canada to showcase Vancouver Island wine and spirits. I began at Unsworth Vineyards, which is located in Mill Bay, between Victoria and Duncan where I chatted with Sommelier Chris Turyk. I first became aware of Unsworth when I visited the winery two years ago … Read more
What do you think of when you hear the name Giant Head? For me, it has always conjured up summer road trips to the Okanagan. Often it reminds me of days spent camping at the provincial park campsites between Summerland and Peachland. Warm days, fun at the beach and always bringing home lots of fresh … Read more
No matter whether your favourite #bcwine is a White, Red, Rosé, Still, Sparkling or Bubbly we have recommendations to make your Valentine’s Day special. Is there anything more romantic than sharing a glass of wine? I think not. If that glass of wine just happens to be a BC Wine you’re on the right track. … Read more