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Photo: Burrowing Owl president Chris Wyse Wild Goose Vineyards & Winery pioneered what is today the Okanagan Falls sub-appellation when the late Adolf Kruger began developing the area’s first vineyard there in 1984. Six years later, Wild Goose was one of the first of the farmgate wineries, operating for a number of years from a…

Here are our specially selected wines for your holiday gift giving and entertaining. The post #FavouriteThings Holiday Gift Suggestions | Black Market Wine Co. first appeared on My VanCity. Read #FavouriteThings Holiday Gift Suggestions | Black Market Wine Co. at MyVanCity

Soil analysis in vineyards plays a vital role in optimizing vine health and improving grape yields. It involves evaluating the soil’s chemical, physical, and biological properties. By understanding the soil’s nutrient content and structure, vineyard managers can make informed, data-driven decisions on different soil management practices such as fertilization, irrigation, and floor management. Why making…

By Rick VanSickle We walked into the unknown at the new Two Sisters Vineyards winery unannounced on a chilly Niagara day in December 2014. Also in this Niagara Wine Report: It’s lost a bit of its appeal over the years, but at least two local wineries are embracing the Beaujolais Nouveau celebration, plus another stellar…

I enjoy Agiorgitiko wines so when I saw this one in the LCBO, and on clearance I grabbed one. Quite pale salmon in color with a mild minerally nose, but this is another one that benefits from being not too cold. On the mid palate the wine packs some lively citrus notes, with vibrant acidity…

Wild Goose Vineyards & Winery’s award-winning approach to winemaking has been to grow the highest quality fruit and then transform this quality into ultra-premium wines. The post #FavouriteThings Holiday Gift Suggestions | Wild Goose Winery first appeared on My VanCity. Read #FavouriteThings Holiday Gift Suggestions | Wild Goose Winery at MyVanCity

From artisanal gins to rare whiskies, these standout spirits, as chosen by senior editor Tod Stewart, exemplify the innovation, diversity, and artistry defining the modern spirits landscape Though my writing career started (and still is) in wine – and I love a good beer now and again – I’ve found the spirits category to be…

This year we are pleased to welcome Lakeboat Vineyards and Winery to our list of #FavouriteThings Holiday Gift Suggestions. The post #FavouriteThings Holiday Gift Suggestions | Lakeboat Vineyards and Winery first appeared on My VanCity. Read #FavouriteThings Holiday Gift Suggestions | Lakeboat Vineyards and Winery at MyVanCity

Reading Time: 3 minutes Here are some more fine wines from Hester Creek Estate Winery. The 2023 vintage wines include Chardonnay, Merlot, and Pinot Bianco. The fabulous 2022 vintage is a luscious Syrah. These previous articles have Hester Creek harvest information for the 2023 and 2022 vintages. Hester Creek Chardonnay 2023 Hester Creek Chardonnay with…

By Rick VanSickle Ilya and Nadia Senchuk, owners of Niagara’s Leaning Post Wines, have never been comfortable with being comfortable. Together the couple has built their wine business — literally — from the ground up, slowly and methodically, thinking outside the box while establishing a unique terroir in the far west of Niagara that few…