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.
Kamloops Wine Trail Rocks the Thompson Valley
Over the last decade Kamloops has also emerged as the anchor of one of BC’s newest of 9 designated wine regions (Geographic Indications). The Thompson Valley is currently home to four established producers and six vineyards totalling 125 acres.
Valley Commons Opens in District Wine Village
Newcomer Valley Commons recently opened in District Wine Village. It joins a number of other (mainly) neophytes who are taking advantage of all that DWV has to offer. Husband and wife duo Kyla Richey and Rudy Verhoeff Valley Commons owners, husband-wife duo Kyla Richey and Rudy Verhoeff, worked with Mark Simpson of BC [...]
5 Reasons Why Bag in Box Wine is Big
There was a time when ‘bag in box wines’ were viewed with a degree of disdain—and generally with good reason. The formula was pretty straightforward. Big wineries took their ‘also-ran’ grapes (or whatever they could buy on the bulk market), dumped them into a nondescript blend and came up with a clever name. […]
Coletta Reflects: Okanagan Crush Pad Turns 10
Ten years since opening Okanagan Crush Pad, owner Christine Coletta oversaw a minor facelift. This summer the giant, abstract mural on the winery’s 100 ft. south facing wall was reworked by artist Scott Sueme. Scott painted the original mural ten years ago.
1 Mill Road: It’s All About Pinot
Updated: July 8th, 2021 1 Mill Road Pinot Noir 2019 Naramata Bench The current release invites with cherry, leather and some earthy aromas, bright red berry notes followed by a plush but precise palate of dark cherry and strawberry. Wrapped in silky and beautifully integrated tannins with a touch of spice and a definite savoury [...]
2020 was “A Very Good Year” — in BC Wine, At Least
Overall, the consensus is that it was a pretty challenging vintage for BC wine ...
Bottega’s Latest Hits: Prosecco DOC Rosé…and more
Bottega’s new Prosecco DOC Rosé is introduced from Italy by Sandro Bottega, the unstoppable dynamo behind the winery and distillery that bears his name.
Why Wine Clubs Rule + The Heart of Wine Country
wine clubs, Direct to Consumer (DTC) and online wine sales in general have become a real force. There’s no doubt this vital part of the industry’s pandemic response has proven to be a life saver for many.
Tightrope: BC’s First Certified Sustainable Winery
Tightrope Winery & Vineyard (Naramata Bench) has announced it’s the first Certified member of Sustainable Winegrowing BC.