Pinot noir's evolution continues in the province. The wines from a greater variety of regions and terroirs show more refinement and focus. With each vintage, the tide of quality is lapping higher and higher.A range of intermingled factors are at work
Okanagan-born and raised Michael Bartier has been growing wines in the region for decades. He invited Anthony Gismondi to compare new and old vintages to see how his bottles have fared over time. The highly-experienced tasters take you on an animated
One of the things we love about the Okanagan wine industry is the diversity of people coming from around the world with a large amount of work experience. The latest is François Mateo, whose background includes working with the famed Champagne
Few local wineries think out of the box when it comes to marketing. However, those who do often get more bang for their buck because of the significant international interest in British Columbia wine country and its fundamentally natural environment.
Naramata Bench has become one of the Okanagan's busiest destinations for several reasons. It has some of the most beautiful views in the valley, and its proximity to Penticton makes it perfect for simple day trips. More importantly, it is increasingly
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
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
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
The final chapter in our year-long video series with BC Winegrowers takes us to winter, where for now, much of the work, but not all, takes place indoors. It is definitely more tranquil around wineries with harvest and subsequent fermentations complete
Consistency is the hallmark of any successful wine producer, which explains how Jeff and Niva Martin and the team at La Frenz Winery have found themselves back at the top of the heap again as The Best Performing Small Winery of the Year at the National
Since March, we've followed BC winegrowers, watching their vineyards come to life from unearthing to pruning to adding compost to the vines. We observed as the vines went through the significant stages of growth: bud break in April, flowering in May,
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