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River Stone wines River Stone Merlot 2020 (River Rock Vineyard, Oliver, Okanagan Valley) Deep ruby in colour; cedary, spicy, savoury nose of blueberries; medium-bodied, dry, minty, plum flavour carried on lively acidity. (89) River Stone Stone’s Throw 2020 (River Rock Vineyard, Oliver, Okanagan Valley) 73% Merlot, 11% Cabernet Sauvignon, 12% Malbec, 4% Petit Verdot. Deep…

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Tickets for Sipping Around BC: South Okanagan and Similkameen dinner are now available on L’Abattoir’s website. The post Final Event in the Sipping Around BC Series – South Okanagan and Similkameen Winemakers Dinner first appeared on My VanCity. Read Final Event in the Sipping Around BC Series – South Okanagan and Similkameen Winemakers Dinner at…

With a legacy of quality and a commitment to sustainability, Ornellaia continues to capture the world’s palate When speaking of fine Italian wine, few names carry as much weight as Ornellaia. Known for producing some of the most revered and highly sought-after wines in the world, the brand has firmly established itself as an iconic…

Tonight’s white wine review is a lovely Chardonnay from Great Southern, Western Australia, that arrived at the LCBO in the recent LCBO VINTAGES New Release Collection on September 7th. Located in the Great Southern wine region of Western Australia, Omrah Wines are produced by Plantagenet Wines, a wine producer that was established in 1968 by…

By Rick VanSickle It’s a hot, muggy day in a summer with no shortages of them in Niagara, and the kind of day that will define the wines to come from the plump, juicy grapes now being harvested across the region. While the grapes show promise across the board, it’s not all good news as…

I can hear it raining outside my window this morning in Athens, but once this rain moves through over the weekend, we should see a mostly dry week for north Georgia, with most of the rain focused in the southern half of the state. The rain today is associated with a developing low pressure center…

Tonight’s white wine review is a lovely, high-altitude Chardonnay from Tupungato in Argentina that arrived at the LCBO last weekend as part of the September 7th LCBO VINTAGES New Release Collection. It is produced by Catena Zapata, one of Argentina’s most prestigious and renowned winemaking families. A pioneer in Argentine winemaking, the Catena family also…

The majority of BC rosés are dry, so be sure to give them a try. The post River Stone’s Rosé Roundup first appeared on My VanCity. Read River Stone’s Rosé Roundup at MyVanCity

I look forward to playing a leading role in Blasted Church’s continued success. The post Tanya Martin Takes the Helm: Blasted Church’s Star Leader Promoted to Director of Operations first appeared on My VanCity. Read Tanya Martin Takes the Helm: Blasted Church’s Star Leader Promoted to Director of Operations at MyVanCity