Okanagan Falls lies near the dividing line between the North and South Okanagan, marked by McIntyre Bluff. And it has a foot in both worlds. Across the GI, officially recognized in 2018, late-ripening reds are planted next to cool climate varieties such
The Veneto region of Northern Italy is famous for its wines, led by Amarone and Soave, but it has many beautiful local cheeses that we adore. Some are exported widely and can be tasted here in Canada, while others involve an exploratory trip to the region.
After wildfire decimated his Napa winery, Ray Signorello Jr has gone underground. It was not long after we last spoke with Signorello, a West Vancouver native and the owner of Signorello Estate Winery in Napa Valley, that his his winery burned
Few grape varieties thrive across Canada, from coast to coast, like pinot noir. This list features our top scoring Canadian pinots tasted so far this year. (We've included just one wine per producer.) It's an impressive list, that takes you from Niagara
Breaking News: Longtime Tinhorn Creek Vineyards viticulturist Andrew Moon joins Michael Bartier and the Bartier Bros Vineyard & Winery team. The BC Grapegrowers' Association 2023 Viticulturist of the Year emigrated from Australia to Canada in
The latest region in our ongoing series on British Columbian pinot noir, is Summerland, which was awarded three sub-GIs. We have so far covered Summerland Lakefront, Summerland Bench, and today we focus on Summerland Valleys. Summerland Valleys
Our latest video takes you inside the Anselmi family business in northern Italy’s Veneto region. Post World War II, Marino Anselmi launched a thriving négociant business at the family home in Monteforte d’Alpone. First, he used his
Tucked away in the heart of the Black Sage Bench, Nostalgia Wines was a hidden gem, still flying under the radar compared to its more celebrated neighbours in the unofficial, yet esteemed, sub-GI. That has ended since the winery was named the third-best
This year, the harvest scene in the Okanagan is very different. While some wineries manage micro-harvests, others have none at all, and several are navigating the challenges with help from others in this close-knit wine community. Yet, as we
The term ‘maritime climate’ is easy to understand. As the name suggests, these are wine producing regions directly affected by their proximity to large bodies of water. Other than sailors, fishers and pirates, no one appreciates or understands
When a cheese is made in a former Abbey, that is your first clue to buy it. This month, Allison takes us to the Vosges foothills in France to sample a magically decorated cheese whose looks are only outdone by its taste. Cheese Name: Fleur du Vignobles
In our ongoing series on British Columbian pinot noir, Summerland is the focus this month. The area was split into three sub-GIs, so we looked at each sub-region in detail: Summerland Lakefront, Summerland Valleys, and Summerland Bench, the latter being today's
The community of Summerland is next to Highway 97 on the Eastern side of Lake Okanagan, directly across from the town of Naramata and its adjacent necklace of wineries. In 2019, the Bottleneck Drive Association, a collection of wineries, cideries, distilleries,
Black Hills Estate has a storied history as one of the oldest and leading estates in South Okanagan. Its annual release of Nota Bene became a Canadian phenomenon, selling out year after year within hours, similar to what was happening with California's
Fall is looming, but I'm sure there will be many sunny days to come over the next few weeks. Don't waste them—get outdoors and do something fun. There's still time for a picnic in the park or to eat outside on your deck. It is always an excellent
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