CheckMate’s Opening Gambit – A Look Ahead at 2019
Great things are in store this year, as we continue redeveloping our estate vineyard at CheckMate and finalize construction of our new hospitality centre.
WineWednesday
Bench 1775 launches their new Bonfire Icewine
We are very delighted to launch our newest Bench 1775 #Icewine, Bonfire! A blend of #PinotNoir and #Merlot
Wednesday Wine Reviews by @Sam_WineTeacher
Our intrepid wine reviewer Sam Hauck, aka the Wine Teacher, is a wine judge, a member of the Wine Guild and a wine teacher. Sam’s reviews are a guide to good wine.
Painted Rock Wine Dinner hosted by Water Street Cafe February 7th
The Painted Rock Estate Winery dinner hosted by Water Street Cafe is going to be an exceptional treat for BC Wine lovers. Another in the series of ongoing BC Wine Makers Dinners hosted by Water Street Cafe.
Wine Enthusiast Names Temecula Valley in the 2019 10 Best Wine Getaways List
Wine Enthusiast’s picks for best wine related travel hotspots offers something for everyone with a passion to explore beyond the glass. Among their top 10 is a boutique, emerging hidden gem, Temecula Valley Southern California Wine Country.
#FavouriteThings Holiday Gift Suggestions – Quails’ Gate
Always go with the tried and true when thinking wine as a gift. Any wine lover on your list this year would be delighted to receive a Quails’ Gate wine.
#FavouriteThings Holiday Gift Suggestions – Fairview Cellars
Bill Eggert makes some very good wines which you can taste in what is probably the most rustic, laid back tasting room you can visit in BC Wine Country.
Discovering the new kid on the block – Here’s the Thing
The fun part of not overloading your schedule is the opportunity to discover something new. Here’s the Thing Vineyard just opened this past May so it is definitely the newbie on Black Sage Road. New it may be but co-owner Leah McDowell does know a thing or two about wine. Formerly the owner of a … Read more
What’s happening this Fall at Quails’ Gate
Hello Fall. It’s a busy time at the winery with fall colours appearing and harvest in full swing. So far, the vineyard team has picked Foch, Chardonnay and Pinot Noir with more coming in daily. Our winemaking team has two exciting additions – our first concrete eggs (aptly named Julio and Enrique Egglesias). In … Read more