Dogs and babies are one way to characterize a welcomed merger, which is happening at Howling Bluff. Luke and Jennifer Smith, after much family consultation, have chosen to partner with Blair and Faith Gillingham, a nearby Naramata Bench family, to
France's Loire Valley has always been known for beautiful goat cheeses. There are a multitude of shapes and styles made and cheesemakers from all over the globe pay tribute to those traditional cheeses by making their own versions. One thing you will
At first, Westholme Tea Company may seem like an unusual subject for an online wine magazine, but serious wine drinkers will recognize the lexicon of the serious tea purveyor and their attention to soil, aspect, elevation, fermentation and harvest
Although harvest is a little late this year here in BC, Thanksgiving is right on time. Here are ten Canadian wines to pair with your dinner, whatever happens to find its way to the table. The key to unlocking the perfect pairing for Thanksgiving is to
Project' B.' is a David and Goliath collaboration involving south Okanagan wine grower Michael Bartier, co-owner of Bartier Bros., and acclaimed English négociant/winemaking force, Boutinot Wines. The Boutinot story is nearly 50 years old.
When we last visited Quails' Gate in the summer of 2021, one of B.C's original modern-day pioneers, the Stewart family management team was planning an orderly hand off to the third generation. The team identified innovation as essential to its survival
The interview below was taken from an hour-long BC Food & Wine Radio show hosted by Anthony Gismondi and recorded while on location at Corcelettes Estate Winery in the Similkameen Valley. It features Charlie Baessler, Corcelettes' General Manager,
The final results from the National Wine Awards of Canada are in, and British Columbia wineries excelled in 2022. As the summer closes, we look at the top 10 B.C. wineries that entered a minimum of five wines, not including Icewine, and made the coveted
On the first morning of judging at the 2022 National Wine Awards Canada (NWAC), my panel tasted two Chardonnay flights and awarded gold medal scores in both cases. It's indicative of the strength of the category, proven by an outstanding four Platinum
Gismondi on Wine is Western Canada's leading source of industry news, wine tasting notes and stories. When Anthony Gismondi decided to share his tasting notes online in 1997, his website instantly became an international resource for the industry and
Cabernet Sauvignon may not be one of the so-called signature varieties of Canadian wine, but it’s the category that shows the most potential for me. We’ve heard the story before. Cabernet Sauvignon is late-ripening and struggles to reach “optimal
When we first spoke to Chris Turyk, the Unsworth Vineyards' Director of Marketing, about telling the winery's story, he was adamant the video should also be about the people and culture of the Cowichan Valley. We noted a unique rhythm and set of values
Syrah is responsible for some of the most exciting wines in Canada, and that’s reflected in this year’s results, with four platinum and 14 gold medals. The Syrah flights are a joy to taste, not just because of the incredible highs but also
There’s no need to rush summer. It’s not even the middle of August so ignore those back-to-school sales, even if it’s the most wonderful time of the year. To help stave off the inevitable, we suggest a good old-fashioned barbecue, complete
A recent trip to Spain allowed me to discover some locally made cheeses, and one, in particular, stood out. It’s made by Quesos & Besos, a family-run business located at the eastern end of the southern Sierra Morena mountain range in Andalusia. Milk
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