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Reading Time: 3 minutes Industry leaders say the BCLDB’s misinterpretation of the Vintage Replacement Program is adding an 89% markup to fully BC-grown wines, threatening small and mid-sized producers already hit hard by the 2024 freeze. The freeze wiped out large tracts of the Okanagan Valley crop, forcing many producers to rely on imported grapes…

Reading Time: 5 minutes Blasted Church Big Bang Theory, Hatfield’s Fuse & Pinot Gris Blasted Church has never been shy about breaking a few commandments, and their latest trio of 2024 wines follows suit. Big Bang Theory, Hatfield’s Fuse, and Pinot Gris roll out with the same playful irreverence the winery is known for—yet behind…

Low-alcohol trends, nostalgia, and TikTok flair are bringing wine cocktails back to the bar The comeback of classic wine cocktails is in full swing as more consumers are reaching for lower alcohol pours. Simple, no fuss recipes are also gaining traction pointing to convenience and affordability as key factors in drinking trends today. This has…

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 wines…

Since the SAQ removed American wines from its shelves, Terry Pomerantz, a great admirer of Californian red wines, has taken the opportunity to explore the infinite universe of European red wines. 1. Paradella Patrimonio (Corsica) Barrel-aged in Radoux Blend barrels for 12 to 22 months, the Paradella Patrimonio is a premium red that stays true…

Tonight’s white wine review is a delicious Sauvignon Blanc from Margaret River in Western Australia that made its debut at the LCBO in last month’s LCBO VINTAGES New Release Collection on October 11th. It is produced by Miles From Nowhere, a wine brand established in 2007 by Franklin & Heather Tate. Franklin began working in…

Photo: Winemaker Ryan de Witte (courtesy Rust Wine Co.) Rust Wine Co. is a sister winery to Mt. Boucherie Estate Winery but has concentrated on different varietals to set itself apart. These included a quartet of Syrah wines and a Zinfandel. Unfortunately for Rust, the January 2024 freeze devastated the winery’s sources of Syrah and…

Both associations are now focused on long-term sustainability. The post STRONGER TOGETHER: BC WINERIES AND BC GRAPEGROWERS REBUILD first appeared on My VanCity. Read STRONGER TOGETHER: BC WINERIES AND BC GRAPEGROWERS REBUILD at MyVanCity

Reading Time: 5 minutes Vasanti Estate Winery is back with a refined lineup of new releases from Oliver’s East and West Bench vineyards. The 2022 reds show depth and structure, while the 2023 Gamay and Cabernet Franc highlight freshness and precision—each wine a true reflection of Vasanti’s modern Okanagan style. Read more about the exceptional…

I have little doubt this was a unique tasting. The post Aged BC Malbec with @Sam_WineTeacher first appeared on My VanCity. Read Aged BC Malbec with @Sam_WineTeacher at MyVanCity