Wine in cans? It’s really nothing new. I encountered my first at a California Wine Fair, back in 2004. The novelty was Sofia from Francis Ford Coppola—a sparkling rosé named for Coppola’s daughter. It came in a cleverly conceived, hexagonal four pack. It did all seem very ‘Hollywood’ at the [...]
Victoria Day … Growing up in the United Kingdom (are we still allowed to call it that?) I never really understood why ‘stat’ holidays were called ‘Bank’ holidays. Other than the banks (with their already ludicrous ‘bankers’ hours’) were closed all day. Not to say that Victoria Day makes any [...]
St. Hubertus may be one of the Okanagan’s more under the radar wineries. Yet while their story may be rooted in the past, they’re very much a fixture among the valley’s modern pioneers.
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.
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.
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 Winery & Vineyard (Naramata Bench) has announced it’s the first Certified member of Sustainable Winegrowing BC.
Burrowing Owl has long been a leader in sustainability.
Time for a wine tour, along with wine reviews and more
Last week I Zoomed into a catch-up with the team at Time Winery. The idea was to celebrate not only International Women’s Day but also Time’s revitalization since its sale after Harry McWatters’ passing. Between tastes of winemaker Lynzee Schatz’s increasingly impressive portfolio were revealed snippets of what’s to come [...]
