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
The National Wine Awards of Canada is a valuable pulse on the industry or respective industries across Canada. It provides an overall impression of where we've been and where we're going. If you let the wines guide you and taste what's in the glass, you
Press Release. Anthony Gismondi Partners with Wine-Searcher Vancouver, Canada - July 24, 2024. Canadian wine journalist Anthony Gismondi has announced an exciting collaboration with Wine-Searcher. The relationship will provide Wine-Searcher
France unquestionably is home to some of the greatest wine regions and benchmark wines on earth. Arguably the world's most important wine producing country, it has produced wine in greater quantity, and quality, than any other nation over centuries. Of
The 2024 National Wine Awards of Canada, which took place this year between June 21 and 25 in Niagara Falls, Ontario, marked a milestone in its 20-year history. SpearHead Winery in East Kelowna undeniably stole the spotlight, clinching both the Best Performing
Summer is in full swing, and the markets are bursting with produce. When the vegetables are this fresh, cooking them just seems unnecessary. July is the right time to enjoy every kind of salad you can think of, if for no other reason than to leave your
Red blends are ubiquitous across British Columbia and Ontario, translating to the second largest category at the National Wine Awards with 10.4% of entries. It’s one of the most challenging categories to judge. There’s a breadth of styles
Monte del Frà, or the land of the monks, earned its name in the late 15th century when the estate was founded as a monastery by friars from Santa Maria Della Scala. The friars grew their food to live off the land in perpetuity and made wine. Two
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