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Tonight’s wine reviews are a pair of lovely, sustainably crafted wines from Sicily that arrived in LCBO VINTAGES last month, with the Grillo making its debut in mid-March, while the red wine arrived last weekend. Both are readily available for purchase today! The lovely wines are produced by Planeta, one of Sicily’s most respected and…

This week, the Wine Growers British Columbia Board of Directors announced the appointment of Jeff Guignard as the organization’s next CEO, effective April 28, 2025. Guignard brings over a decade of leadership experience from his 11-year tenure as Executive Director of BC’s Alliance of Beverage Licensees (ABLE BC), where he successfully championed the interests of…

Photo: Poplar Grove’s Tony Holler For several years, Poplar Grove Winery’s winemaker, Stefan Arnason, has been making, one of the most popular Pinot Gris wines from the Okanagan. “Pinot Gris is now a third of our total production,” I was told in 2022 by Chris Holler, one of the family that owns Poplar Grove. He…

The Wine Growers British Columbia Board of Directors is pleased to announce the appointment of Jeff Guignard as the organization’s next CEO, effective April 28, 2025. Guignard brings over a decade of leadership experience from his 11-year tenure as Executive Director of BC’s Alliance of Beverage Licensees (ABLE BC), where he successfully championed the interests…

This exclusive one-night-only event will immerse guests in the best of British Columbia’s wine offerings. The post UNCORKING B.C.’S FINEST: AN EXCLUSIVE WINE DINNER AT FAIRMONT HOTEL VANCOUVER WITH ICONIC WINERIES OF BRITISH COLUMBIA first appeared on My VanCity. Read UNCORKING B.C.’S FINEST: AN EXCLUSIVE WINE DINNER AT FAIRMONT HOTEL VANCOUVER WITH ICONIC WINERIES OF…

Carmelo Giardina has curated this personalized guide to savouring the Okanagan—from boutique wineries to luxurious retreats The Okanagan Valley, in Canada’s beautiful British Columbia, is a wine lover’s paradise. Stretching from the northern tip of Lake Country down to the sun-drenched vineyards of Oliver and Osoyoos, this region offers a dynamic blend of world-class wineries,…

The evening was absolutely perfect in every way. The post Dining at Five Sails with Award Winning Chef Alex Kim first appeared on My VanCity. Read Dining at Five Sails with Award Winning Chef Alex Kim at MyVanCity

By Allison Slute For those that haven’t been following the news in recent weeks, there is a “dumb” trade war on going between the United States and Canada (and sadly, many other countries around the world). In response to the proposed tariffs, Ontario, along with many other Canadian provinces, has made the decision to remove…

In addition to the weekly wine review and the various other, usually wine-related, articles I write for My Van City, I am going to include a new one that will appear from time to time.  I’m calling it, ‘From the Cellar’. It will be similar to the wine reviews, except that it will feature aged…

FREE Malbec World Day Consumer Tastings in April Malbec World Day is coming up on April 17, 2025, and there are some awesome free wine tasting events happening in British Columbia throughout April. Malbec World Day is all about celebrating Argentina’s flagship wine, and it’s the perfect time to stock up on Malbecs for BBQ…