Montreal, November 28, 2017 – Canadians are unequivocal: 89% think they should be allowed to bring any legally purchased product from one province to another, according to an Ipsos poll commissioned by the MEI, the Canadian Constitution Foundation
Hillside made a brilliant tactical decision to focus on Naramata fruit about seven or eight years ago, long before anyone in the Okanagan was seriously talking about sub-regions. Winemaker Kathy Malone proposed the idea after experiencing the commonality
Very sad news today about the death of Karl Kaiser, a founding father of Icewine. Our thoughts go out to his family. Remembering a Canadian Wine Icon Here at Arterra Wines Canada, we are deeply saddened by the news of the recent passing of Karl
Of course, it's the thought that counts. When it comes to wine, however, a little thinking goes a long way. Here'a a handy guide to help you become a wine pairing (to people) expert this holiday season. For the locavore : They eat local, shop
Though Trapiche, pronounced tra-peach-chay, is intrinsic with Argentina's New World of winemaking, it's worth remembering that this iconic winery was established in 1883, making it one of Argentina's oldest wineries. When Tiburcio Benegas bought a 250-hectare
Last week we published a list of wines for anyone planning an office party in the Vancouver Sun. The list goes beyond the office however; it will work for anyone planning a large party this holiday season, especially if you are hoping to save a few bucks
Doug and Dawn Reimer turned their love of wine and food into a reality that many dream of, but seldom ever attain. After patiently tending their cool-climate vineyard in East Kelowna and watching the grapes they sold win praise at home and abroad (formerly
The third Thursday of every November is when humble gamay is on display. Beaujolais Nouveau est arrivée! This unique annual event is when many folks around the globe get their only taste of gamay for the year. And sadly, it's the baby-fresh
More big news out the Okanagan Valley with word that Phantom Creek has acquired 63-acres (25.49 hectares) of vineyard on the Golden Mile Bench in British Columbia’s south Okanagan Valley. The vineyard, established in 2004 by Chris and Betty Jentsch,
The cheese world is changing just as quickly as the other facets of our life. New cheeses are introduced all the time, and sadly, some cheeses fall by the wayside. Many traditional cheeses are made in a painstaking manner that requires a lot of labour
The 20 kilometer-long Naramata Bench begins at Penticton, British Columbia, and runs north along the east side bluffs above Okanagan Lake. The narrow strip of precious vineland sits in the center of B.C.'s largest wine region, the Okanagan Valley. The
Five small BC wineries have been granted permission to bring their concerns to the Supreme Court of Canada regarding the interprovincial shipping of liquor. The Supreme Court will hear the case in early December 2017. R. v. Comeau is the first
Italian Wine Scholar Unit 1, Northern Italy at Victoria and Vancouver, Two Cities, Same Dates. The most advanced and comprehensive program specializing in Italy, the #1 wine exporting and producing country in the world. As with French Wine Scholar,
VANCOUVER (October 18, 2017) – The BEST OF FOOD AND WINE radio show, featuring popular Vancouver-based hosts Anthony Gismondi and Kasey Wilson, has been added to six Bell Media radio stations across British Columbia. Listeners can
The recent wildfires in California and the staggering damage inflicted on life and property, which happened with such speed, gave many of us in British Columbia pause even after experiencing our own record season of flames that burned 900,000 hectares
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