2nd Annual ‘Bottle Royale” Wednesday August 5, 2015 Reception: 6:30pm, Dinner: 7:00pm Led by General Manager and expert sommelier Robert Stelmachuk, Cibo Trattoria is hosting its second annual “Bottle Royale” comparative wine tasting dinner featuring a varied selection of 10 handpicked pours from B.C. and around the world. The evening’s accompanying menu, carefully created by Executive Chef Faizal Kassam, boasts … Read more
Wine dinner series pits B.C. vintners against varieties from around the globe Wine connoisseurs can soon take a tasting tour of the globe’s foremost wine regions without leaving the city. Premier Italian eatery Cibo Trattoria is hosting its next edition of “Bottle Royale,” a comparative wine tasting dinner on Wednesday August 5th, 2015. A perfect night … Read more
2013 Moscato d’ Osoyoos La Stella Osoyoos, BC $20 Silver Medal A blend of Moscatto Bianco and Muscat Ottonel. Very pale straw in colour with a medium-light intensity. The nose is intense with orange blossoms, peach and apricot. Well balanced with just the right amount of acid to balance the sugar. The palate is rich … Read more
A Midsummer Night’s Dream Featuring a poolside beachwear fashion show and the live water ballet of the Aqualillies Saturday, August 8th 2015, 6:00pm – 10:00pm The world’s only performance of synchronized swimming in a winery setting • Join us for a wonderful party as our Wine Experience Center is converted into a Miami-inspired … Read more
I just got back from a quick trip to the south Okanagan where I had the chance to stop in to one of my favourite wineries, La Stella. This Tuscan inspired winery is beautifully situated along the northern shore of Osoyoos Lake. With four hundred feet of apricot tree-lined shoreline, it is not uncommon … Read more
Taste Washington is the largest single region wine fest in the US, with 230 wineries taking part with more than 800-featured wines. Now in its 18th year, it is four days of wine and food tastings and seminars, which culminates with a Grand Tasting at CenturyLink Field Event Center, near Safeco Stadium, on the last … Read more
2012 Sauvignon Blanc Mud House Marlborough, New Zealand $18.99 Bronze Medal Lemon yellow with medium-light intensity. Aromas of grass, mineral and grapefruit rind on the nose. Good balance. Crisp on the palate with flavours that echo the nose. A medium finish with lingering acidity. Serve this with fresh oysters or other shellfish. 2014 Brooklyn’s … Read more
Quails’ Gate Winery is pleased to announce the launch of a Summer ‘Harvest Table’ Dinner that will take place on Saturday, July 25 2015. Building on the success of its Dinner in the Vineyard series, the winery will host an al fresco long-table dinner that combines locally sourced cuisine and world-class wines at a welcoming communal table. … Read more
Introducing the 2014 Vaïla Rosé. Made from Pinot Noir grapes, which are grown exclusively for this wine. It is a serious wine that is fun, delicate and absolutely perfect for the summer. It shows explosive aromas of rhubarb sorbet, pink grapefruit rind and the amazing bright and crunchy red fruit, that BC rosés are becoming … Read more
2011 Gamay Noir Mount Boucherie West Kelowna, BC $15.50 Bronze Medal The 2011 gamay is lighter and brighter than the 2010. Cherry red in colour with medium-light intensity. Earth, smoke and tangy red cherries on the nose. Good balance with medium body. Clean and bright on the palate with flavours of cherry and red currant. … Read more