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The inaugural series acked by a core list of notable community partners and industry leaders, including the North Island Craft Beer Festival, Cowichan Valley Wines, the City of Campbell River, Edible Vancouver Island, and the Oceanside Arts Council. These partnerships show Palates dedication to their ‘maker first’ structure.. Festival Highlights:  HOPS (Friday, Sept 18): Kicking…

I had the opportunity to taste these four wines at Painter’s Palate. The post Quails’ Gate end of summer, hello fall sipping first appeared on My VanCity.

  2023 Chardonnay (White Gold Reserve) Fort Berens Lillooet, BC $34.99 Lemon yellow with medium-minus intensity.  Lemon cream, apple, lime zest, peach, banana, and straw on the nose.  Good balance and mouthfeel.  The flavours reflect the nose, followed by a medium-plus finish. 90 Points 2024 Sauvignon Blanc (Dual Citizen) SpearHead Kelowna, BC $29.00 Being a…

Tonight’s wine reviews are a pair of excellent, premium wines from Niagara that arrived as part of the feature on “Local Wines You’ll Love” from Ontario in the recent September 12 LCBO VINTAGES New Release Collection. Both of these wines are produced by Domaine Le Clos Jordanne (DLCJ), a unique Franco-Canadian winery project that was…

This historic early start was the result of a particularly hot and dry season. The post 2026 Harvest in Bourgogne: an Explosion of Flavours! first appeared on My VanCity.

Photo: Carol and Dan Scott in Lariana Cellars Dan and Carol Scott, who operate Lariana Cellars in Osoyoos, were close to bottling their first Meritage blend when I dropped in once for a visit. They had not yet ordered the labels and told me they were thinking of naming it for the vintage, which I…

Italian wine has much more to offer than the names we already know. The post Kim Uncorked: Welcome to my weekly wine recommendation. first appeared on My VanCity.

Proudly Canadian makers of award-winning BEARFACE Whisky create a unique take on a classic taste Bearface’s latest release looks to a familiar whisky style, but the way it gets there is distinctly Canadian. The makers of award-winning, Elementally Aged® BEARFACE® Whisky (yes, the brand does prefer all-caps for its name) have introduced BEARFACE BEAR-BON Charred…

Reading Time: 3 minutes Celebrate 20 years of supporting BC hospitality workers with a chance to win wine-country getaways, luxury hotel stays and unforgettable travel experiences. VANCOUVER, BC – September 23, 2026 – The BC Hospitality Foundation (BCHF) is celebrating its 20th anniversary with the launch of its eighth annual Spirit of Hospitality Lottery. This…

On the shores of Lake Nipissing in Callander Bay, just outside North Bay, 1886 Lake House Bistro offers a distinctly Northern Ontario take on the neighbourhood bistro. Set in a relaxed, cottage-style space, the restaurant combines the informality of lakeside dining with a serious commitment to food, wine and locally sourced ingredients. The kitchen’s approach…