The Famous Grouse Mixed Up in a Seasonal Buck, Orchard Cooler and a Famous Coffee The Famous Grouse is one of Scotland’s most well-known and best-selling blended Scotch whiskies, renowned for its smooth and balanced character. First created in 1896 by Matthew Gloag & Son, this whisky has become a staple in bars and homes…
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Women in Whisky: The Balvenie
The Balevenie, Malt Master Kelsey McKechnie and Brand Ambassador Jamie Johnson Raise a dram to women who break barriers and showcase exceptional skill, leadership, and a true passion for craft this International Women’s Day. More on Drinks Leading the charge of women at The Balvenie is globally respected Malt Master, Kelsey McKechnie, who demonstrates a…
Gate 22 Winery Acquires Adega on 45th Estate Winery
Gate 22 Accesses Premium BC-Grown Fruit with Acquisition on Adega on 45th Estate Winery in Osoyoos The team at Gate 22 Winery is pleased to announce its acquisition of Adega on 45th Estate Winery in the heart of Osoyoos, British Columbia. This acquisition is spearheaded by a group of investors with extensive entrepreneurial experience, having…
Proprietor Wendy Allan Pindaire Winery
Conversations In Wine – Wendy Allan Pindaire Winery Barosa Valley The Vancouver International Wine Festival is on and we’ve interviewed a few winemakers whose wines you could taste at the 2025 Festival. Here’s our Q&A with Kailee Frasch of Wendy Allan of Pindarie Winery in the Barossa Valley, Australia. Find more on the Wine Festival here….
Stacy Hornemann Blue Grouse Winery
Conversations In Wine – Stacy Hornemann from Blue Grouse Winery The Vancouver International Wine Festival is on, and we’ve interviewed a few winemakers that you could meet at the 2025 Festival. Here’s our Q&A with Stacy Hornemann from Blue Grouse Winery in the Cowichan Valley on Vancouver Island. Find more on the Wine Festival here. Read…
Winemaker Kailee Frasch Quail’s Gate Winery
Conversations In Wine – Kailee Frasch Quail’s Gate Winery The Vancouver International Wine Festival is on and we’ve interviewed a few winemakers you could meet at the 2025 Festival. Here’s our Q&A with Kailee Frasch of Quail’s Gate Winery in West Kelowna in the Okanagan Valley. Find more on the Wine Festival here. Read more about…
Oregon’s Lingua Franca’s Commitment to Sustainability
Lingua Franca: Crafting Expressive Wines from Oregon’s Unique Terroir The Vancouver International Wine Festival is from February 22 until March 2nd, providing an opportunity to get to know our neighbours to the south. Let’s put our trade battles aside, unite over great wine, and enjoy conversations with folks who have made the trek up to…
The Countdown to Vancouver Cocktail Week Is On!
Vancouver Cocktail Weekis 2025 Lineup March 2-9 is Vancouver Cocktail Week, get prepared for some seriously good imbibing. Check out these exciting new events for 2025!. From cabaret shows and cocktail-paired dinners to international bartender pop-ups and painting classes, there’s truly something for everyone. Don’t miss the signature event, the Black and BLACK & WHITE GALA…
Winemaker Leah Adint Erath Winery
Conversations In Wine – Leah Adint Erath Winery The Vancouver International Wine Festival is on and we’ve interviewed a few of the attendees that you could meet at the 2025 Festival if you hit the right tasting booth. Here’s our Q&A with Leah Adint from Erath Winery from Willamette Valley, Oregon. Find more on the Wine…
Celebrate the Lunar New Year with Haywire’s Lunar Red Wine
Year of the Snake Haywire’s Lunar Red Wine Don’t miss your chance to grab a bottle and celebrate with Haywire’s Lunar Red, is a limited-edition wine crafted to celebrate the 2025 Lunar New Year and the Year of the Snake. Haywire became the first winery in British Columbia to introduce a Lunar New Year wine…
British Columbia’s Bold Reds for Celebrating
Sip Some of British Columbia’s Best Red Wines to End or Start the Year Whether you’re thinking about a nice prime rib dinner, grilled lamb chop dinner, or just cozying up by the fire, a glass of one of British Columbia’s Best Red Wines might be just what you need. Why not lean in and support…
Grant’s Triple Wood Whisky
Stir Up Something Festive With Grant’s Award-Wining Whisky Grant’s Blended Scotch Whisky took home four prestigious medals, two gold and two silver, at the International Spirits Challenge (ISC). For over 130 years, Grant’s Whisky has mastered the art of blending, creating rich, layered flavours inspired by the pioneering spirit of William Grant, earning these wins…
Celebrate the Season with OROLO, Chronos, and Evolve Sparkling
Penticton’s Orolo and the Chronos Tasting Room Spread Local Love This Holiday Season The holiday season is here. With OROLO Restaurant + Cocktail Bar, Chronos Tasting Room, and Evolve Sparkling all under one festive roof, this year’s celebrations are delightful and convenient. Whether you’re toasting with friends, indulging in a festive meal, or shopping for…
BC Bubbles Worth Celebrating
Pour Some Local Bubble into your Glass this Holiday Season What’s in your glass this holiday season? How about some BC Bubbles to help you celebrate the close of one year and the start of a new one? Listed in alphabetical order so I didn’t pick favourites. Priced as sold in BC at the winery,…
A Grape Reborn: Carmenère Rises in Chile and BC’s South Okanagan Valley
Carmenère makes its way from France to Chile and the Okanagan Valley On November 24th, wine lovers around the world will celebrate Carmenère Day. This often misunderstood grape once considered extinct in its native France, has found an ideal home and a renewed reputation in Chile and, more recently, in British Columbia’s Southern Okanagan Valley….
BC Zinfandel: From California Sunshine to BC’s Golden Mile
Uncorking a Bold Grape: Zinfandel’s Journey from California to British Columbia Raise a glass, wine lovers! November 20th marks Zinfandel Day, a celebration of this red, robust, versatile grape variety. While California may be its traditional home, Zinfandel’s story takes on a local vibe with plantings in and around Oliver in the southern Okanagan Valley…
Tempranillo: A Global Gem, Grown Locally
British Columbia’s Tempranillo – Good Wine Gal’s BC Picks On November 14th, it’s time to raise a glass and celebrate International Tempranillo Day. This famous grape from Spain grows here in beautiful British Columbia with an attitude. It’s found a home in sun-soaked southern Okanagan Valley where wineries like Moon Curser, Black Hills, Three Sisters…
BC’s Best Rosés with Good Wine Gal
Looking For BC’s Best Rosés? Good Wine Gal Has You Covered With 300 wineries in the province and many now producing Rosé, there is a lot of choice. From Vancouver Island to the Kootenays, the grapes and styles vary wildly. From established producers like Quails Gate Estate Winery to newish kids on the block like…
2024: The Year of Women in Wine
Good Wine Gal: Women in Wine from Porto to Kelowna Living most of my life in British Columbia, I’ve witnessed the evolution of our local wine industry. With international wine training, I appreciate how global wine trends have influenced BC and its people. Today, the focus is on sustainability, which rests on three pillars: People,…
Marquis Wine Cellars Features Argentine Wines
Davie Street’s Marquis Wine Cellars Features Argentine Wines at FREE Consumer Tasting in Advance of Malbec World Day Saturday, April 13th, 2024, Marquis Wine Cellars will host a FREE tasting focused on great-value wines from Argentina. Guests will taste a selection of Argentine Malbecs paired with empanadas. Your chance to get prepared for Malbec World…
