We’re Grateful for Vines…Happy Earth Day! from Therapy
Today we’re in the Therapy vineyard with our winemaker and viticulturalist, Jacq Kemp, to demonstrate and explain the how and why of pruning and tying down vines.
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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.
Winemaker’s Thoughts on BC Harvest 2019 – Guest Post from Julian Park
Yields were down but the quality of the fruit was excellent. The winemakers expect 2019 to produce delicious lower alcohol, bright acidity wines. This first article highlights the harvest for the Okanagan Valley and Shuswap Regions of British Columbia.
Never let the Truth get in the way of a Good Story – Tall Tale
Tall Tale Wines is a small winery that does not have a fixed location but sources premium quality grapes from the South Okanagan. Tall Tale, which makes fine wine in small batches using a completely natural approach, released its first wines in 2017.
BC Wineries Remain Optimistic About Quality of Grape Harvest 2019
Winemakers remain optimistic as they head into the last few weeks of harvest with many looking forward to lower alcohol levels and vibrant natural acidity for a fresh and elegant 2019 vintage.
Garage style winery – Lariana Cellars producing excellent wines!
Following an introduction while attending the Garagiste North – small guys wine festival we made a point of getting out to Lariana for a tasting of their wines.
What’s Happening this Fall at Mission Hill – Sommelier-Guided Experiences
With glass in hand we entered the Culinary Theatre where the Culinary Workshops take place now through December. There are several options for the Dynamics of Food & Wine series where the professional Culinary team prepare dishes that guests will later enjoy paired with Mission Hill wines.
Vanessa Vineyard Wine Dinner In celebration of Howard Soon’s appointment to the Order of Canada.
Prepare for a culinary and wine pairing experience like no other as Chef Murray, of The Bear, The Fish, The Root & The Berry at Spirit Ridge Resort, and Howard Soon lead you on an adventure across the country.
Visiting the Premium Lounge at Liquidity Winery in Okanagan Falls
On this afternoon the tasting was a prelude to our Tasting Menu dinner at the Liquidity Bistro. I highly recommend and suggest a lunch or dinner prior to or following your tasting to enhance your visit. Both the Vertical Tasting or the Reserve Tasting are a leisurely exercise that takes time to enjoy.
Pairing Wine & Self-Love August 21 and August 22
We will chat self-love and taste 3 different local wines from Bella, Lock + Worth and Le Vieux Pin to guide the conversation on the various intentional choices the winemakers make that directly translate to the final bottle. This is your chance to ask a sommelier about all the myths and stigmas around wine.