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
When we attended our first ever summer solstice celebration at Summerhill Pyramid Winery in June we really had no idea what to expect. The first part wasn’t much of a surprise—yoga-based talk and movement in the cool, subtly lit pyramid. Next up was a potluck supper that we passed on, because being five hours … Read more
Backyard Vineyards Changes in ownership and the resulting name changes are not uncommon in the BC wine industry. Backyard Vineyards, located at 3033 232nd Street in Langley, opened up in 2002 under the name Glenugie. Gary Tayler, the original owner named it after his wife’s family’s farm in Scotland. Unfortunately, Gary’s wife Christina died … Read more
The whole is truly greater than sum of the parts. Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Gris, Viognier and few other aromatic varieties come together to tantalize the senses. Tropical notes are everywhere here with mango, peach, citrus, and melon at the fore. The most attractive part of the 2012 Petit Blanc, however, is the stunning intensity of … Read more
The bounty of BC’s Okanagan will be celebrated at a dinner hosted by Blue Mountain Vineyard and Cellars on Saturday, September 6 2014. Guests will enjoy a reception at the estate, followed by a five-course dinner paired with premium Blue Mountain wines. The Okanagan is BC’s premier wine region, but the Valley also produces … Read more
2013 Sauvignon Blanc Santa Rita 120 Valle Central, Chile $10.99 Bronze medal Tasted 2014 07 Very pale straw in colour with light intensity. The nose shows varietal character – grass and gooseberries with a hint of peach. Good balance, crisp and refreshing. Citrus and mineral on the palate with peach flavours lingering on the finish. … Read more