Happy Spring! Finally! We’ve had crazy weather this past month, from hail storms to days of such heat, that the greenhouse was (almost) unbearable, but at long last it looks like spring is here to stay! Funny but the above was cut and pasted from last May’s newsletter and it applied to this May as…
Category: Booze News
include() is crafting the world’s most social wine
First release from innovative partnership launches this Spring Artisan Food and Beverage Group Inc. and Artistech Newmedia are excited to announce the launch of include() wine, the world’s most social wine. Made with passion and aimed squarely at web-savvy wine lovers, the branding of include() wine is being developed through a sharp, smart interactive online…
Announcing the Okanagan Barrel Works Challenge Auction
Local Cooperage Partners with International Colleagues to Compare Oak and Raise Money for Charity Okanagan Barrel Works began the 2009 Barrel Challenge with the intent of showcasing the importance of oak in winemaking, his vision has extended beyond the cooperages. His new focus is how to give back to the region and industries that helped…
Master Sommelier Introductory Course
The Art Institute of Vancouver announces new dates for the Master Sommelier Introductory Course. Once again building on last year’s success, the Court of Master Sommeliers will deliver another Level 1 Introductory Course on the weekend of June 18th & 19th. Additionally, on Monday June 20th, there will an opportunity to sit the Master Sommelier…
News from Wild Goose Winery #BCWine
It has been a long time coming, but I can assure you that the wait will be well worth it! We have now released the 2010 vintage of white wines. Although the overall vintage is down in size, the quality is outstanding! Despite the challenges that we all faced with the 2010 growing season, the…
Starling Lanes Winery Open For The Season
Come join friends and neighbours to taste our new wines. Red wine lovers will be especially happy as we are releasing our Pinot Noir 2009 and Maréchal Foch 2009. We think you’ll agree that 2009 was a special year for reds in our vineyards. We are proud of the fact that all of our wines…
Le Vieux Pin News
Planting is underway, the fruit tree blossoms are out, the birds are singing! We can all feel it, spring is in the air so it’s time to announce our spring release wines! To top it off the press and critics have been working overdrive discussing our new releases and we are pleased to share few…
Twisted Tree becomes Moon Curser
It is with great pleasure that we announce the official change of our winery’s name from Twisted Tree to Moon Curser Vineyards. Yes, … Moon Curser! The name Moon Curser was inspired by the cross-border smuggling of precious metals that took place around Osoyoos during the Okanagan Gold Rush of early 1900’s. During that era, miners attempting…
Okanagan Crush Pad and the Giant Eggs
Lady Gaga arrived at this spring’s Grammys in a giant egg, and only weeks ago, children across North America were thrilled by hunting for eggs of all types. Now, in Summerland, BC, Okanagan Crush Pad Winery announces the latest in Canada’s winemaking evolution: they are the first and only winery in Canada to use egg-shaped temperature-controlled…
LaStella is ecstatic to officially release the following wines as our spring release!
Among the offerings are several delighfully fresh and light summer sippers. As well we will release a small A spur pruned vine showing all the effort of the winter, ready for the heat of summer! A small quantity of the LaSophia Cabernet Sauvignon (usually reserved for our wine society members) which we will offer on…
KETTLE VALLEY’S 20th YEAR ANNIVERSARY
This year we are proud to be celebratingtwenty years of family winemaking on the Naramata Bench. We planted vines here in1987 and harvested our first grapes in 1992, making this year’s 2011harvest our 20thvintage. While many things have changed here at thewinery, which are evident from the early pictures, much has stayedthe same. We remaincommitted…
Le Clos Du Soleil Spring Newsletter.
The winter has flown by and we’ve been busy both at the vineyard with the harvest and winemaking and around town with tastings and dinners. Congratulations are in order to Felix, our resident vineyard manager, who picked up a number of scholarships for his wine making and viticulture studies. We’re also proud to have become…
DUKES DRY APPLE CIDER DOES GROW ON TREES
Trees are blossoming. Birds are chirping. Cyclists and runners are out in full force. Spring has sprung in British Columbia, and that can only mean one thing – summer is just around the corner! With longer days and warmer nights, a new local beverage, Dukes Dry Apple Cider is also blooming and is now being…
Okanagan’s Lang Winery gets Fresh Start with New Owner
We are pleased to announce a change of ownership at the Okanagan’s Lang Winery. The property and winery have been purchased by Bravo Enterprises Ltd. The business, which will continue to operate as Lang Winery, will doubtless benefit from new investment by an owner who is committed to helping the winery realize its potential. The…
Change in the Air for Hester Creek this Spring
New packaging, wines, staff and a restaurant kick the winery’s Next Chapter Hester Creek Estate Winery, located in Oliver, BC, continues to re-invent itself. Since purchasing the winery in 2004, owner Curt Garland has invested heavily in transforming Hester Creek into the ultimate South Okanagan winery by hiring new management, improving vineyard practices, and constructing…
Granville Island Brewing wins three more medals for its Local Flavours
Granville Island Brewing is pleased to share their most recent wins at the World Beer Championships for their locally inspired craft beers. Brockton IPA and English Bay Pale Ale scored top honours with gold medals, and 2011 Limited Release Scottish Ale was awarded with a silver medal. The World Beer Championships is run by the…
Morning Bay Wines now in VQA Stores
Morning Bay Vineyards has released our newest red wines, 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon, 2006 Merlot and 2007 Pinot Noir, all with BC VQA designation. “This is the first time our entire portfolio has been VQA approved,” said co-owner and winemaker Keith Watt. “It’s gratifying after six years of releases to attain the approval of your peers.”…
PLAYHOUSE WINE FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES 2011 TRADE COMPETITION AWARD WINNERS
The Vancouver Playhouse International Wine Festival announced this year’s trade competition winners at the 8th Annual Awards Lunch on Friday, April 1st, 2011. “The trade competitions give the Festival an opportunity to honour and celebrate those professionals who have developed and enhanced the extraordinary wine and food culture of our region,” says Festival Executive Director…
Okanagan Crush Pad Winery Launches for Custom Crush
A new Okanagan Valley custom crush facility will open its cellar in Summerland for crush 2011 Christine Coletta and Steve Lornie are pleased to announce the formation of a custom crush winery,Okanagan Crush Pad at their 10-acre Switchback Vineyard in Summerland, BC. Construction is underway on a new 7,750-square-foot facility, which will be ready for…
West’s Owen Knowlton Named Sommelier of the Year
Top Table Restaurants Top Wine Festival Awards West Restaurant wine director Owen Knowlton was named the “2011 Sommelier of the Year” today at the 8th Annual Awards Lunch convened during the 33rd annual Vancouver Playhouse International Wine Festival. Part of West’s management team since 2005, Owen has worked to build the restaurant’s diverse cellar that…
