Is Canadian riesling our nation's ringer? It's certainly one of the leading contenders. For many of us, our first enjoyable wine in youth was most likely a sweeter white, juicy and bright, friendly, and with low to medium alcohol (my first wine foray
There are a few long-lived misconceptions in the wine world that seem harder to eradicate than leaf-roll virus. "All riesling is sweet", is one of these untruths. More than 90 percent of the wine consumed in Germany today is dry (trocken). Unfortunately,
Despite Mother Nature challenging Napa, Sonoma, Mendocino, Solano and Lake Counties in unimaginable ways, the tragic wildfires of the past 10 days have demonstrated the spirit of strength and resilience of these communities. Across the North Coast
We are so lucky. You, us: we have the privilege to taste, talk, explore and enjoy wine in our lives. This Thanksgiving weekend we hope that you spare a moment to consider how lucky we all are, and share a glass of wine in gratitude with family and friends. Thanksgiving
Merlot is like a hug. Plush, plummy, welcoming, even when it's a firm bear hug. Unlike structural cabernet sauvignon, or standoffish pinot noir, or broody syrah, merlot has remained one of the most popular red wines on the globe due to its accessible
Where do we go, which wineries do we visit, how do we get in and a million other questions come our way every day about touring the Okanagan Valley. For answers, we thought we would start by asking an expert to find out first-hand what it's like to
There’s little doubt winemaker Jason Parkes marches to the beat of his own drum but then so does the off-beat, tattooed, back-of-the-house Hatch team who don’t look anything like your typical assistant winemakers. From the day it opened, the
The Penticton Lakeside Resort is our preferred hotel when staying in the central Okanagan. It's located at the southern tip of Okanagan Lake within walking distance to Penticton city restaurants and the formidable Saturday morning Penticton Farmer's Market.
They say you should only eat fresh oysters in months that contain the letter R. This is because oysters are at their peak when our local waters are the coldest, and they spawn in the summer months when the water temperature is slightly warmer. The saying,
Of course you can do white after Labour Day. And pink, orange, brown and most certainly sparkling, for that matter. It's just that the return of fall's cooler eves and shorter days welcome the return of reds. It's a bit too early for those brooding, big,
Orange is the new Rosé. But it’s not rosé. And it’s not from oranges. Nor, is it from the Australian wine region Orange (though it could be, and if it was a skin fermented white from Orange in New South Wales, would it be OZ
I enjoyed Vancouver lawyer, Al Hudec's Facebook post (pasted below) on the recent sale of Tinhorn Creek, Black Hills and Gray Monk three well known, and for many consumers, beloved BC wineries. Here are some of my thoughts. First, if your exit strategy
GRIMSBY, Ontario, September 11, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Andrew Peller Limited announced today that it has signed definitive agreements to acquire 100% of Black Hills Estate Winery and Gray Monk Estate Winery and has entered into a letter of intent to
I wanted to share with you the exciting news that Black Hills Estate Winery, known for its ultra-premium, award-winning portfolio of Okanagan wines, has been acquired by Andrew Peller Limited. The sale has been approved by the Black Hills Estate Winery
Cabernet Sauvignon is often heralded as the King of Grapes, a cloak that this classic variety wears confidently. Thick skinned, full bodied and tannic, this black grape’s signature structure and flavours are recognizable across geographic and geological
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