Once again, the Okanagan Valley is making its mark on the world stage. The International Wine and Spirit Competition trophy results have been announced and three of the thirteen ‘International Wine & Fortified Wine Trophies’ were awarded to local wineries! Summerhill Pyramid Winery in Kelowna received the Trophy for ‘Best Bottle Fermented Sparkling Wine’ for…
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Granville Island Brewing Asks: “Which Mo Will You Grow?”
GIB launches Movember campaign, raising and awareness for men’s health Granville Island Brewing is inviting beer enthusiasts to join them in putting their razors away for the month of November as they roll out their second annual Movember campaign. Held annually across the world, Movember is a moustache-growing charity event raising funds and awareness for…
Canadian Woman Wins Les Dames d’Escoffier International M.F.K. Fisher Award
Natalie MacLean, an award-winning wine writer from Nepean, Ontario, won first prize in the M.F.K. Fisher Awards for Excellence in Culinary Writing competition, sponsored by Les Dames d’Escoffier International. In addition to a $1,000 cash prize, MacLean won a trip to the LDEI Annual Conference in Palm Springs to accept the award at the October…
After Three Decades, Pioneering BC Winemaker Mark Wendenburg Goes Solo
Celebrated Okanagan winemaker launches his new firm, Wendenburg Wine Consulting Mark Wendenburg, celebrated Okanagan winemaker announces the launch of his new firm, Wendenburg Wine Consulting. After 30 years of making award-winning wines for Sumac Ridge Estate Winery and putting both the winery and British Columbia VQA wine on the world wine map, Wendenburg is arguably…
News From La Stella
All summer long our winery was buzzing with hummingbirds and honey bees attracted to our extensive flower plantations. That is not all that was buzzing, when not working in the vineyard or the cellar, we were kept busy hosting many visitors who have discovered what LaStella has to offer. The highlight of our summer however,…
BC Wine Trails Magazine announces history making moment in Okanagan winemaking – crush on water.
On Wednesday October 20th, one of the Okanagan’s most exciting wineries, The Vibrant Vine will be performing a mobile grape crush while sailing up Lake Okanagan on a barge pirate style. Tony Lewis, Winemaker at Vibrant Vines along with his crew – including Rich Priske, WIne Trails writer and former bass player for the Matthew…
WSET Wine Courses – for Business or Pleasure
Come and learn about the fascinating world of wine from our knowledgeable instructors. There are courses to suit every level of knowledge from beginner to expert. At Fine Vintage we pour outstanding quality wines and our instructors are amongst the most qualified in Canada. Please feel free to forward this to your friends. TO REGISTER,…
Congrats to all The Okanagan Fall Wine Festival Winners
Best White – Mission Hill Reserve Riesling – 2007 Best Red – Desert Hills Select Syrah – 2007 Best Dessert – Inniskillin Dark Horse Riesling Icewine 2008 http://www.okanaganwineawards.com/fallawards/2010WineAwards.pdf
Just Here for the Beer Radio
The next edition of Just Here For The Beer Radio on AM 650 is on Tuesday October 12th from 6-7 pm. Check out a 5 minute clip from the first show Just_Here_for_the_Beer_radio_5min_clip Join us live at the studio for the official Kitchen Party featuring beer samples from our show sponsors or at Original Joe’s afterwards…
Stoneboat News
– WINE PRESS NORTHWEST 2010 BC WINERY TO WATCH – GEORGIA STRAIGHT BEST SMALL BC WINERY PORTFOLIO – – FALL RELEASE: PINOTAGE SOLO 2008 – We are very pleased to announce the release of the 2008 Pinotage Solo. With only 114 cases produced, this wine is available only through the winery. Like the 2007 vintage,…
Good Life’s Top Oz Picks at – BCLDB – Austalian Theme for October
In September I tasted through some great Aussie Wines featured in October at the BCLDB. Here are a few of my picks and some news from the BCLDB. Banrock Station Sparkling Chardonnay – $12.99 – Great value for everyday drinking, while special enough to pop the cork and celebrate with. Melon, apple, citrus with good…
Pumpkin Ale Heralds Fall Season GIB brews up its limited Pumpkin Ale for the change of season!
As the summer sun gives way to fall’s changing leaves and autumn colours, Granville Island Brewing brings back its popular limited release Pumpkin Ale. This tasty seasonal favourite hits shelves on September 21. “Our limited releases complement the best of every season, and our Pumpkin Ale is no exception!” says Granville Island Brewing brewmaster Vern…
Mission Hill Family Estate Celebrates Ten Years of Oculus
Signature Wine Festivities Commemorate 10th Vintage This autumn Mission Hill Family Estate celebrates the tenth vintage of its signature internationally acclaimed wine, Oculus, with a series of special events across Western Canada. The commemorative occasions include rare magnums of Oculus “Buy the Glass” at top restaurants in British Columbia and Alberta and a selection of…
2007 Bordeaux Release the BCLDB
2007 Bordeaux Wines available in BC Liquor Stores this Saturday BC Liquor Stores is releasing the 2007 Bordeaux wines on Saturday, September 25 at 9:30am. Bordeaux is a region in southwest France that is world-famous for producing prestigious wines of exceptional quality. BC Liquor Stores sources only the best of the available vintage of Bordeaux,…
News from Poplar Grove
Setting the Harvest Table As the summer heat gives way to the crisp days of fall, the excitement builds as we gather for harvest, crush and fall festival. Poplar Grove Fall Release 2010 Pinot Gris 2009 Tasting Room Release: October 1, 2010 The 2009 Pinot Gris shows light straw color in the…
Pumpkin Ale Heralds Fall Season GIB brews up its limited Pumpkin Ale for the change of season!
As the summer sun gives way to fall’s changing leaves and autumn colours, Granville Island Brewing brings back its popular limited release Pumpkin Ale. This tasty seasonal favourite hits shelves on September 21. “Our limited releases complement the best of every season, and our Pumpkin Ale is no exception!” says Granville Island Brewing brewmaster Vern…
News From Howling Bluff Winery
Sin Cera 2008 release September 13 Luke Smith, is pleased to announce the release of their 2008 Sin Cera. This is a Meritage style blend of Howling Bluff estate grapes. Dominated by Merlot (80% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Franc, 16% Malbec) the wine shows intense plum, black cherry and coffee with further complex flavours and aromas…
Fine Vintage Certification Course
Fine Vintage has developed its own series of 1 day courses on the following topics. Wines of France, Wines of Italy, Food and Wine Pairing, Become a Sommelier, and The Business of Wine. The Fine Vintage Certification courses were created as fun and affordable courses (mostly at $299 for the day), where you could taste…
Cocktail Kitchen Series: September Schedule & Participants
As one one of the most innovative cocktail programs in Canada, The Refinery is proud to start the third segment of a six month interactive and educational competition called “The Cocktail Kitchen Series”. Launched on July 8th 2010, “The Cocktail Kitchen Series” aims to promote niche craft cocktail development, through the expertise of Vancouver’s best…
News from Vista D’Oro
Where did the summer go? It takes forever to arrive and in a flash it’s gone! We’ve been busy preserving all the fruit of the summer and are looking forward to harvesting the beginnings of fall starting with Italian Prune Plums this week. The heirloom tomatoes are now ripening in abundance and are available at…
