Rocky Creek Winery Donates to the Canadian Cancer Society

Cowichan’s Rocky Creek Winery is the first in the area to release  an island-grown Tempranillo wine. On September 9, 2011, Rocky Creek welcomed the José’s Tempranillo to their line up. Their Pinot Gris, Pinot Noir and Ortega have always been sustainable and estate grown, and when an opportunity presented itself to purchase a nearby vineyard’s…

Tips for Holiday Entertaining – keeping it simple locally

Click to listen – Foodie Fridays December 2 Now that the holiday season is in full swing, there’s bound to be some parties on your calendar.  If you are entertaining at home, or contributing to the items at friends, there are some great local products that will be sure to impress your guests. Oysters Smoked…

Rocky Creek Winery’s Pig Roast

July 1 Pig Roast in the Vineyard Canada Day – July 1 at  6 PM,   $100 Per Person, everything included! I’m hoping for a wonderful sunny day, but am prepared in case…..  We will have you come ready to eat in the vineyard so please no heels that day.  It’s a casual but elegant picnic.  So wear…

Vancouver Island Wineries win 21 Medals at All-Canadian Wine Championships

Vancouver Island wineries came away with a treasure-trove of medals in the 2010 All-Canadian Wine Championships. In all Island wineries won 21 medals in 13 different categories.  The haul included two coveted Double Gold medals–one for Muse Winery’s 2008 Marechal Foch and one for Church and State Wines’ 2007 Chardonnay. Gold medal winners included Rocky…