Haywire Lunar Red Hails Year of the Snake
Arguably BC’s most unique wine release, today sees the unveiling of Haywire Lunar Red, an ongoing tradition that Haywire started in 2014.
Fairview Cellars v2.: An Impressive Debut at Provence
Winemaker’s dinners come in every iteration. But—no question—last night’s Fairview Cellars collab with Vancouver’s Provence Marinaside was one for the books—a sold-out soirée marked by myriad good tastes both in the glass and on the plate. What’s more, there was a real vibe in the room, one of genuine enjoyment [...]
Haywire Wine Groundbreaking Lunar Red Turns 10
Haywire Lunar Red is here again! Hard to believe but it’s a decade since Haywire launched its inaugural Lunar New Year wine in 2014. Released today, this latest Lunar wine is a nod to the Year of the Dragon, which will be formally welcomed on February 10th. And, yes, for sure, there will be dragon [...]
Raising the Bar at Silver Star
No time like the present to plan a trip up Silver Star Mountain (near Vernon) for a four day day food and wine extravaganza. The Silver Star Wine Festival runs August 10th – 13th, 2023. Way back when (at a time when some people were still wondering if BC wines [...]
8+ Stellar BC Sparkling Wines to Toast BC Day
BC sparkling wines continue to be one of the fastest growing categories in the domestic market. No wonder. There’s an array of well made BC bubbles from which to choose. Here’s a short list (mainly) of what I’ve tasting recently, any of which would do justice to your table or [...]
Coast Turns 20: 5 Great Reasons to Go
Coast Restaurant just clocked two decades. It’s hard to believe, as I remember vividly the opening. At the time, Coast was a spectacular addition to Alberni Street, which was still pretty low key in those days. A menu centrepiece was the seafood tower, which was all the rage at the time. [...]
Seven Stars: Sparkling in the Firmament
“We’re all in on bubble,” says Township 7 GM Mike Raffin, still savouring the positively cosmic award picked up in London a couple of years ago.
WGBC Unveils 10 Topographic Wine Maps
WGBC (Wine Growers of British Columbia) has updated all the topographical information for the province's growing regions and Sub-GIs. This marks the first major update in several years.
Earth Day: Burrowing Owl Celebrates Sustainability
Burrowing Owl has long been a leader in sustainability.
Okanagan Wine Guide is a Tour de Force
I’ve lost count of the number of times I’ve written about John Schreiner’s ‘latest’ book. But over the years there have been more than a few. I have to chuckle as I still recall John’s ‘retirement’ party, when he wrapped up his career with the Financial Post. Since then we’ve become friends and colleagues, often [...]