Report from the Vintage Anyone who thinks that farming is not exciting should have lived through the 2009 growing season! It started after one of the coldest winters that we had ever experienced in our 25 years of growing grapes. Although there was tremendous damage to vineyards throughout the entire valley, Wild Goose fared rather…
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Summerhill Pyramid Winery Wins Canadian Wine Producer Award
Summerhill Pyramid Winery of Kelowna, British Columbia, has achieved a pinnacle as pronounced as the tip of its renowned pyramid. On Nov. 26, 2009, Summerhill was named ‘Canadian Wine Producer of the Year’ at the International Wine and Spirits Competition in London, England for its portfolio of organic wines. This prestigious competition recognizes the best…
International barrel-makers’ contest a first in Canada
Okanagan Barrel Works Ltd. of Oliver, B.C., has tossed their barrel-maker’s gauntlet to a number of internationally renowned cooperages: Seguin Moreau (Napa), Demptos (Napa), Radoux (Santa Rosa) A&K Cooperage (Missouri), Canadian Oak Cooperage (Ontario) and Carriage House Cooperage (Ontario) to determine how each cooper’s barrels will impact on a given wine. All have accepted the…
Burrowing Owl Winery
THERE’S STILL TIME FOR A FALL GETAWAY Need a quick getaway to relax and rejuvenate before the busy holiday season? Why not try the Harvest Package at Burrowing Owl Estate Winery. For only $135 per person, you and your special someone can enjoy a 3 course meal at the award winning Sonora Room Restaurant, overnight…
Kettle Valley Winery Update
Liberty – Taste BC 2010 Event Date: January 19, 2010 Event Location: Hyatt Regency Hotel, Regency Ballroom, 4:30 to 7:30pm For more details: Contact Liberty Wine Merchants at www.libertywinemerchants.com Event: Winemakers Dinner Event Date: Monday, January 25, 2010 Event Location: SALT Tasting Room For more details: contact by phone #604-633-1912 www.salttastingroom.com/cellar We have a selection…
The Dirt from Road 13 Winery
It’s all about the teleprompter Road 13 has launched a series of short online movies in an effort to help wine lovers learn while getting to know the personalities behind the winery. The humorous movies, released in groups, can be viewed via a link at our website, www.road13vineyards.com, or by searching YouTube. Check out “Mr….
Working Horse Winery
A Thompson Okanagan Winery invites you to meet the Working Horse team: Meaghan. Greta. You won’t meet two ladies more dedicated to their craft, or better suited for life on an organic winery, vineyard inn and working farm. The fact that the two are a team of Suffolk Draft mares – each weighing in at…
News from Vista D’oro
Come in from the Cold & Go for the D’oro This holiday season pickup a bottle of Vista D’oro’s “D’ oro – 2007”. D’oro means ‘gold’ for those of you without a little Italian in your life but at Vista D’oro The D’oro is an artisanally crafted, fortified port-style wine made with BC’s finest small…
New Releases from Sanduz Wines
Sanduz Estate Wines is proud to announce the bottling of three new grape varietals and our latest creation, Blueberry Merlot. Come and try our new releases or any of our other outstanding wines. Dry Gewurztraminer 2008 An Alsatian style wine made dry to compliment fine dining. With a yellow-green colour, it has an aroma of…
Road 13 Honest John Red – 2008
Road 13 is a family run winery owned by Mick and Pam Luckhurst. The couple released the Honest John series of wine as a tribute to Honest John Oliver, the Premier of BC in the early 1900’s. Oliver was responsible for the construction of the irrigation canal that transformed the South Okanagan, specifically the Golden…
The Creole Julep
Tales of the Cocktail – 2009 Official Cocktail: The Creole Julep Maksym Pazuniak, a mixologist at Rambla and Cure, won over the judges with his balanced and well-layered julep featuring Cruzan Single Barrel Estate Rum, Rhum Clement Creole Shrubb, Captain Morgan 100 Proof Rum, Fee Brothers Peach Bitters, Angostura Bitters, fresh mint, and Demerara sugar….
2003 Morning Bay Cabernet Sauvignon
This bold red is sourced from the Black Sage Bench in the Okanagan Valley, a spot well known for superior production of Cab Sauv. Blackberry, plum, tobacco leaf and cigar box notes. Tannins have softened. Ready to drink with a big juicy steak, or mini steak burger (perhaps Morton’s filet mignon?). Available in private liquor…
Morning Bay 2005 Okanagan Pinot Noir
This wine is made of a blend of grapes from Kaleden and the Naramata Bench. A light to medium bodied wine with black cherry fruit aromas and a palate of berry, earth and spice. Tannins have softened. The wine was aged in neutral oak barrels for 30 months. Price $16.99 CSPC 786848
2004 Geyser Peak Winery Cabernet Sauvignon SKU #343467
http://www.geyserpeakwinery.com Geyser Peak is the third oldest winery in California, founded in 1880 in the Alexander Valley in Sonoma County. Today the region is known for Cabernet Sauvignon. This particular Cab has a whack of fruit on the nose and palate. Aromas of blackberry and cocoa. A flavourful wine with blackcherry, spice and vanilla flavours….
15th Okanagan Spring Wine Festival Marks the Official Arrival of Spring
Wine enthusiasts and weather forecasters agree that Spring is definitely arriving this weekend due to the launch of the 15th Okanagan Spring Wine Festival presented by Valley First Credit Union. With the prediction of sunny skies and temperatures in the low 20’s, the 92 member wineries of the Okanagan Wine Festivals Society are expecting strong…
Granville Island Brockton IPA
Brockton IPA celebrates the brewery’s 25th Anniversary. This Pacific Northwest India Pale ale is refreshing, fruity with some mild bitterness and definite hoppiness. Great for sipping poolside. Get it in the mixed 12 pack and compare to Granville Island’s other bottles and celebrate Stanley Park. BIO – Vern Lambourne Brewmaster Granville Island Brewing’s Brewmaster…
Le Vieux Pin 2008 Spring Releases
Finally! Spring has arrived. Bud break is upon us and the days are getting warmer all the time. Appetites are turning to lighter, brighter foods with wines to match. At Le Vieux Pin our spring releases aim to please. If you’ve been by the winery lately you’ve likely had a sneak preview of these fresh…
Garden Daisy – Cameron Bogue – DB Moderne Bistro
1 ½ oz Wyborowa Vodka ½ oz Cointreau ½ oz Lemon Juice ½ oz Simple Syrup 1 oz Carrot Juice 2 Basil Leaves Glass – Martini Garnish – Basil Leaf, Super Fine Sugar Rim Method – Shake and Double Strain Up History/Rational – A twist on a daisy this cocktail incorporates spring vegetables and herbs…
