Taste Victoria Yields no Shortage of (Good) Surprises

By |2018-01-21T15:05:33-08:00July 21st, 2012|Travel|

Rocky Creek’s Linda Holford with José’s Tempranillo, Tim Pawsey photo One thing about Taste Victoria: we never fail to be surprised by something or someone. Often the finds are wonderfully esoteric but usually worthwhile. These are tough times for growers on Vancouver Island—of grapes, or of just about anything. Two unseasonably wet, late [...]

Skaha Meets Sidecut: Painted Rock Rules at Four Seasons Whistler

By |2018-06-27T16:44:41-07:00November 15th, 2011|Hired Belly's Best Wines, Top Drops|

It’s entirely possible that the impressive Sidecut / Painted Rock 4 x 5 course winemaker dinner (that’ll be four courses each of five plates or accompaniments) that we enjoyed at just concluded Cornucopia entailed the most food we’ve seen at one sitting! Much like the winery with whom they partnered, it's apparent [...]

Winners announced for the Lieutenant Governor’s Awards for Excellence in British Columbia Wines

By |2018-01-21T15:05:39-08:00July 5th, 2011|Hired Belly's Best Wines, Top Drops|

VICTORIA – The winners have been chosen for the 2011 Lieutenant Governor’s Awards for Excellence in British Columbia Wines. This year 309 wines were submitted from 83 wineries across the province. The winners are: • Howling Bluff Estate Winery 2009 Pinot Noir • Laughing Stock Vineyards 2010 Pinot Gris • Mt. Lehman Winery 2009 Viognier Reserve [...]

Miradoro at Tinhorn Creek Winery: Raising the Bar on Okanagan Dining

By |2024-01-14T11:27:43-08:00April 18th, 2011|Top Drops, Travel|

Newly minted Miradoro blends nicely with the existing barrel cellar, Tim Pawsey photo We finally made it to recently unveiled Miradoro, the new restaurant at Tinhorn Creek Vineyards, in Oliver, BC. We’ve been watching the progress (admittedly, slow at times) of this latest South Okanagan addition with interest, in part because it’s a [...]

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