The best way to stay current about British Columbian wine is to hear from the people who taste it, purchase it and sell the most of it — the sommeliers. Here are the secrets and insights that sommeliers from award-winning restaurants in Vancouver want you to
Read MoreWhen beloved blue skies turn grey and ablaze, fear for wine country ignites. And yet, wild fires can contribute more benefits to the grape growing conditions than often realized. Learn more about how wild fires affect the grape growing environment and how this impacts the
Read MoreOkanagan wine country is BIG. We’re talking a 200 km stretch of breathtaking lakeside vineyards and wineries full of award-winning bottles. So how can you make the most of a 1-5 day visit? Here’s how. 1. Make a Tasting Objective Determining your tasting objective for your visit
Read MoreOf course, the classic form of storing and ageing wine is the use of oak barrels, or barriques. These have been used for centuries, and it doesn’t look like much is going to change any time soon. The art of cooperage – or oak barrel
Read MoreCONTEMPORARY WINE TERMS DEFINED. Vintners responding to customer requests, are using wine labels to state ethical promises to their consumers and to the planet with terms like “Organic”, “Vegan”, “Natural”, and “Biodynamic” more than ever before. — But what do these terms really mean? Each term implies
Read MoreLocal Wine for Urban Times As an urban hub that respects and values a farm-to-table philosophy, it’s no surprise to know that nearly all of the restaurants in Vancouver (that have a wine list) offer Okanagan wines to their guests. From dazzling by-the-glass sparkling wines, to
Read MoreWine and Cheese — a match made in heaven. This duo has been enjoyed for centuries, and for delicious reasons. But, figuring out how to make the “angels sing” can take a little thought and preparation. Discover how to create the perfect wine and cheese
Read MoreDangerously flirting with the 50th parallel, the Okanagan is a region that quenches many wine fantasies — especially the ones you didn’t even know you craved. The secret distinctions of the Okanagan Valley have been hidden for centuries. Only recently has the region been revealing
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