More than two dozen wineries in the Okanagan and Similkameen Valleys are included on the growing itinerary of stops available on a unique new Heli-Wine Tour service offered by West Kelowna-based Valhalla Helicopters. Up to four people at a time can charter a Bell-206 chopper from Valhalla, leaving Kelowna International Airport for a total of…
Category: Booze News
ELEVEN WINES WIN LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR’S AWARDS
Ten wines have been named winners of 2011 Lieutenant Governor’s Awards for Excellence in BC Wines. They were chosen from among this year’s total entries of 309 wines from 83 wineries across the province. This is the ninth year of the Awards program, begun in 2003 by then Lieutenant Governor Iona Campagnolo. It honours excellence…
News from Poplar Grove Winery
A Barrel Drop, a Pig Roast and a Grand Opening indeed July 16th was the official Poplar Grove Winery Grand Opening celebration. To officially open the doors of the new winery, owner Ian Sutherland worked the forklift for the grand-opening barrel drop. Sutherland joked, “we hope that this will be the first & last barrel to ever…
Events for August at the BCLDB
FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS @ 39TH & CAMBIE Looking for something to fun to do this Summer? Check out our special events this month! It’s fun-packed with events like Wines from Southern Italy featuring the finest wines Italy has to offer paired with authentic Italian food and West Coast Delights Cooking Demonstration with TASTE food stylist Lawren Moneta to bring…
News from Legacy
Free Upcoming Tastings SINGHA BEER TASTING Friday, 4 – 7pm Jul 22, 2011 The Singha is a mystical lion, found in ancient Hindu and Thai stories. This is beer has a maltier, more flavorful body than most lagers and it compliments Thai food very well. Singha is an all malt beer that is sure to…
Taste announces wine list award winners and first sommelier of the year award
Proud of the culinary scene on Vancouver Island, founder of Taste: Victoria’s Festival of Food and Wine, Kathy McAree is thrilled to announce the winners of Taste’s first annual industry awards after a hugely successful opening event. The Main Event brought almost a thousand food and wine lovers together at Crystal Garden in downtown Victoria…
Poplar Grove Winery opens new doors
Poplar Grove Winery has just opened a brand new, 9500 square foot, state-of-the-art winery on top of Munson Mountain at the gateway to the Naramata Bench. The new winery space is home to a working winery, showcase barrel hall and an expansive tasting room. Location: 425 Middle Bench Road North, Naramata Bench, Penticton, BC…
McWatters Collection Inaugural Release
Canadian Wine Pioneer Begins Another First With New Okanagan Wine Harry McWatters, a driving force in the development of British Columbia’s wine industry, is pleased to announce the launch of his own estate wine, McWatters Collection, from one of the Black Sage Bench’s first vinifera vineyards, originally planted in 1993. The first release of the…
News from Mission Hill Winery
This summer, experience the finer things life has to offer at Mission Hill Family Estate. The Okanagan Valley winery hosts a dynamic line-up of culinary offerings, wine festival events, headline concert performances and the first North American solo sculpture exhibition by the esteemed Parisian artist Nathalie Decoster. “Mission Hill is dedicated to the art of…
House Wine Top Wines Under $20
Bubble & White -2009 Boutari, Moschofilero, Mantinia, Greece, $15.99 -nv Casal Garcia, Vinho Verde DOC, Portugal, $11.99 -nv Cristalino, ‘Jaume Serra’ Brut, Cava DO, Spain, $12.99 -2009 Domaine de Vaugondy, Sec Vouvray AOC, France, $18.99 -2010 Jean Jean, ‘Ormarine’ Picpoul de Pinet, Coteaux du Languedoc AOC, France, $13.99 -nv Parés Baltà, Brut, Cava DO, Spain,…
Tastings at Legacy
Free Upcoming Tastings CROWN ROYAL LABELLING PROGRAM Friday, 4-7 pm, Saturday 2-6 pm Jul 1, 2011 – Jul 2, 2011 Join us to try the NEW Crown Royal© Black, a darker and bolder whisky blend. Personalize your bottle with a custom Crown Royal label! FRUIT BEER TASTING Sunday, 2pm – 6pm Jul 3, 2011 Join us for…
2010 BC Wine Grape Crop
Outstanding Quality Despite Challenging Vintage #BCWine With tonnage down 11% from last year, the 2010 vintage provided numerous challenges for vintners in British Columbia. Despite Mother Nature’s temperament, BC wineries continue to produce exceptional quality wines. The 2010 harvest got off to a late start with the first grapes being picked the week of September…
Hester Creek Estate Winery Ready for Summer Fun
Summer events calendar packed with concerts and cuisine at the winery Hester Creek is ready to enjoy the long, warm Okanagan summer by filling it with wine, food and music! Headlining the summer season of classes, concerts and tastings are two headlining events; a class with internationally acclaimed chef Umberto Menghi, and a performance by…
British Columbia Hospitality Foundation Crowns Cocktail Competition Winner
The British Columbia Hospitality Foundation (BCHF) is pleased to announce that Derek Vanderheide of Rosewood Hotel Georgia won the cocktail competition at its Dish N’ Dazzle, held on Friday, June 17 2011 at The Fairmont Pacific Rim. British Columbia bartenders were paired with spirits from the event’s sponsors at the 2nd annual competition, which was…
News from Firefly
Yes, we’re open! Dust is in the air around the Plaza 500 Hotel, but don’t worry – Firefly Fine Wines and Ales on Cambie St. is not going anywhere! While the hotel renovates and rebrands to be an Hotel Indigo, Firefly will continue to operate with regular hours: 10am to 11pm, seven days a week. Canada…
BC Wine Industry Steps Up to the Plate to sponsor New Tip Out
Fundraising Campaign with The Okanagan Wine Festivals Society as Title Sponsor It has been only a few days since the British Columbia Hospitality Foundation (BCHF) announced its new fundraising campaign, Tip Out To Help, and already several members of BC’s wine industry have answered the call to support the new initiative. Tip Out To Help…
Mission Hill Family Estate: An Elegant Escape
The Okanagan Valley’s Premiere Winery Celebrates Summer with Fine Wine, Award-winning Cuisine, Open Air Concerts and an Exclusive Art Exhibition This summer, experience the finer things life has to offer at Mission Hill Family Estate. The Okanagan Valley winery hosts a dynamic line-up of culinary offerings, wine festival events, headline concert performances and the first…
News from Pentage
2011 B.C. Winery of the Year! The results are in from The All Canadian Wine Championships 2011. We are a proud recipient of 4 new medals: Double Gold (Best in Category) – Viognier 2009 Gold—Pinot Gris 2010 Gold—Sauvignon Blanc 2010 Silver—Chardonnay 2007 To view the complete competition results click here. If you blink you’ll miss…
Lookout Ridge Wine Tasting at Legacy
Monday June 6, 2011 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm 1633 Manitoba St Vancouver, BC The following wines will be poured at the event: Andy Erickson: 2005 Red blend · 92 pts Wine Spectator Greg LaFollette: 2006 Pinot Noir · 94 pts Wine Enthusiast Cathy Corison: 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon · 93 pts Wine Enthusiast Marco DiGiulio:…
De Vino Winery Opens for the Summer
The 2011 De Vine Taste Experience As the sun finally shines upon the breathtaking beauty that is the Saanich Peninsula De Vine welcomes all of you back to our Tasting Room at our Vineyard (map) as we unveil our exciting new wines for this late but truly beautiful season. During our first few weeks open…
