Sheri Paynter of Off the Grid Organic Winery on Organic Wine and Sustainable Farming The Vancouver International Wine Festival is underway, and we’re highlighting some of the people shaping the wine industry today. In this edition of Conversations in Wine, we spoke with Sheri Paynter of Off the Grid Organic Winery, one of the Okanagan’s…
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Conversations in Wine – Tanya Martin of Blasted Church Vineyards
Tanya Martin Blasted Church: A Vine Journey The Vancouver International Wine Festival is underway, and we’re highlighting some of the people shaping the wine industry today. In this edition of Conversations in Wine, we spoke with Tanya Martin of Blasted Church Vineyards in the Okanagan Valley. Tanya’s career in wine stretches back to the early…
VIWF Celebrates Industry Leaders and Top Wine Programs at 2026 Trade Awards
Vancouver International Wine Festival 2026 winners The Vancouver International Wine Festival recognized some of British Columbia’s most influential wine professionals and hospitality leaders on March 13 during the 22nd Annual Celebrating Excellence Awards Lunch, part of the festival’s Trade Days programming. Held at the Vancouver Convention Centre and presented by ContainerWorld, the event honours individuals…
Christa-Lee McWatters of Gate 22 Winery and Adega on 45th Estate Winery
Converstaions In Wine – Christa-Lee McWatters on BC Wine, Mentorship and Sparkling The Vancouver International Wine Festival is underway, and we’re highlighting some of the inspiring women shaping the wine industry today. In this edition of Conversations in Wine, we spoke with Christa-Lee McWatters, whose roots in British Columbia wine run deep. As the daughter…
Kerri Wyse-McNolty Burrowing Owl Estate Winery
Conversations In Wine – Kerri Wyse-McNolty from Burrowing Owl Estate Winery The Vancouver International Wine Festival is underway, and we’ve been speaking with some of the women shaping the wine industry who you may encounter at the 2026 festival. In this edition of Conversations in Wine, we chat with Kerri Wyse-McNolty of Burrowing Owl Estate…
Botanist Bar Launches New Experiential Cocktail Series Inspired by Pacific Northwest Microclimates
One of Vancouver’s most inventive cocktail programs is back with a new sensory-driven concept. Botanist Bar at Fairmont Pacific Rim has unveiled the third edition of its immersive Botanist Experiential Cocktail Series, titled Exploration of Microclimates. The spring collection is the latest evolution of the bar’s celebrated Cocktail Lab program, where science, nature, and artistry…
Wine in Croatia: Indigenous Grapes and Ancient Roots
Wine in Croatia: Wineries Coming to the 2026 VIWF Croatia is one of Europe’s most exciting under-the-radar wine countries—where coastal vineyards meet mountain foothills, and indigenous grapes tell a story that stretches back more than 2,000 years. If you are heading to the the Vancouver International Wine Festival this year, you are in luck as…
Fairmont Waterfront Celebrates Dry January with a New Spirit-Free Cocktail Menu
Fairmont Waterfront Dry January Menu: Seedlip Spirit-Free Cocktails in Vancouver This January, Fairmont Waterfront is embracing mindful drinking with a new spirit-free cocktail menu created in partnership with Seedlip, the world’s first distilled non-alcoholic spirit during Fairmont Waterfront Dry January. Running throughout the month, the collaboration is part of a nationwide initiative across Fairmont properties…
Glenmorangie Unveils A Tale of Spices
Glenmorangie A Tale of Spices Limited Edition Glenmorangie’s newest limited-edition single malt is a journey through scent, colour, and imagination. A Tale of Spices, the sixth release in the distillery’s award-winning A Tale Of… series, draws inspiration from the kaleidoscope of flavours found in bustling spice markets around the globe. Finished for the first time…
A Taste of Italy in Abruzzo
Tasting Italy with Wines from Abruzzo June was a good time to taste wines and Town Hall Brands team hosted industry and media to showcase Vini d’Abruzzo at The Vancouver Club. A great reminder of the quality of wines from this region, which can still be had at a decent price point. More on Wine…
North America’s 50 Best Bars 51st to 100th for 2025
The extended 51-100 list of North America’s 50 Best Bars Revealed North America’s 50 Best Bars 2025, sponsored by Perrier, celebrates a greater number of bars in even more geographical locations than ever before with the reveal of the extended list of bars ranked between 51st and 100th. Already a mainstay of The World’s 50…
Cocktails The Famous Grouse
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…
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…
