Winemaker, Michael Bartier, with Vancouver Sommelier of the Year 2013, Samantha Rahn Okanagan Crush Pad winery in Summerland, BC introduced the Okanagan Wine Campus series in 2011, in an effort to further British Columbia’s already rich wine-and-food culture. This philanthropic program aims to foster the education of professionals in the industry by connecting all … Read more
The temperature drops, the wind is cold, you come home feeling chilled and immediately think of comfort food for dinner. So do I. But I also think of comfort wine. That go-to red that warms me up and gives me a perfect companion for everything from mac and cheese to a savoury pot roast. The Falernia … Read more
2011 Naughty Chardonnay Dirty Laundry Summerland, BC $24.99 Silver Medal Tasted 2014 11 This is Dirty Laundry’s oaked chardonnay. They also make an un-oaked one (Not So Knotty Chardonnay). Straw coloured with medium-light intensity. Aromas of apple, pear, citrus and mineral on the nose. Good balance with medium body. Citrus and mineral on the … Read more
2012 Minervois Chateau Millegrand Languedoc, France $17.99 Silver Medal Tasted 2014 10 This wine is a blend of syrah, carignan, grenache and mourvedre. Garnet-black in colour with medium-deep intensity. Aromas of black fruit, black pepper and a hint of dark chocolate on the nose. Well balanced with firm ripe tannins. The flavours echo the … Read more
2008 I Greppi (Bordeaux Blend) Bolgheri Greppicante Italy $29.99 Silver Medal Tasted 2014 09 Garnet red in colour with hints of brick and medium plus intensity. Dark fruit and secondary aromas of leather, tar, earth and toast. Well balanced. Layered flavours echo the nose with a medium long finish. 2009 Bordeaux Chateau de la … Read more
Liberty Merchant Company proudly presents its annual Fall into the Market tasting event. This Liberty-sponsored event is in support of the BC SPCA, to protect and enhance the quality of life for domestic, farm and wild animals in British Columbia. All proceeds from both ticket sales and the silent auction directly support the BC … Read more
Bob Johnson couldn’t contain his smile when I dropped in for a visit to Creston’s Baillie-Grohman Estate Winery on Sunday. In his pocket were two medals from the recent BC Wine Awards. One, a Platinum, feted Baillie-Grohman’s 2012 Cabernet Franc as one of the best six wines in the province (5 platinum medals were … Read more
In Time for Harvest, Serendipity’s Winemaking Team Grows Acclaimed Winemaker Bradley Cooper Joins Naramata Winer Naramata’s award-winning Serendipity Winery is proud to introduce acclaimed Okanagan winemaker Bradley Cooper as the newest member of the Serendipity winemaking team. Cooper is an award-winning winemaker and consultant with a background in journalism and restaurants. He currently lives in the … Read more
West Kelowna Winery Adds to Busy 2014 Event Schedule The Story: It has been a busy, fun-filled summer at Mt. Boucherie Family Estate Winery (829 Douglas Road, West Kelowna) but there is still time to jump on the excitement and soak some sun at one of the most picturesque and respected family-owned wineries in West … Read more
World’s first-ever performance of synchronized swimming at a Winery during the “Midsummer Night’s Dream” event at Black Hills Estate Winery What could be better than sipping on a glass of Nota Bene, enjoying the chill- lounge vibe of a hip DJ, tasting the BBQ cuisine of Bogner’s restaurant, admiring the beautiful sunset and watching an … Read more