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Fresh, expressive and rooted in the simple idea of giving back, Kōparepare pairs New Zealand’s signature Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc with seafood-friendly dining and a commitment to healthier oceans. Kōparepare takes its name from the te reo Māori word for “gift” or “contribution” – a philosophy that shapes every bottle. The concept is refreshingly straightforward: craft…

Photo: Winemaker Kathy Malone (courtesy of Hillside Winery) The impressive new releases from Hillside Winery show off the great 2025 vintage, along with a 2019 Mosaic, the winery’s icon red. Mosaic was one of the wines included in my 2017 book, Icon: Flagship Wines from British Columbia’s Best Wineries. The wine has been crafted since…

Township 7 wines Monday, July 6th: Tasted the following wines from Township 7 (Naramata Bench in the Okanagan Valley): Township 7 Seven Stars Aurora 2022 (Blanc de Noirs – 100% Pinot Noir) Pale straw in colour; active mousse of tiny bubbles; toasty, leesy nose of red apples; medium-bodied, dry, beautifully balanced apple and red berry…

Reading Time: 4 minutes After the devastating freeze that reshaped British Columbia’s 2024 vintage, Township 7 Vineyards & Winery is once again celebrating the Okanagan’s abundance. The winery’s latest releases include two still wines from the outstanding 2025 harvest alongside two traditional-method sparkling wines, reflecting both the resilience of its vineyards and the continued evolution…

This is the first review of the season featuring two Little Engine Wines that match so well with summer. What goes best with sunshine, mountain views and long, slow days? Light, refreshing, delicious wines. You are going to love these wines as much as I do. Just ideal for enjoying on the beach, by the…

Here are my top wine picks from the July 4, 2026 LCBO VINTAGES New Release Collection (digital edition here). After the last release focused on wines not named Chardonnay, this release’s feature story is titled “Nothing But Chardonnay” and is a Chardonnay wine lover’s delight. Overall, this is a very good release with 99 products…

Noble Ridge’s 2019 The One Named Best Sparkling Wine at the All Canadian Wine Championships The winery earns Canada’s top sparkling wine honour for a second time, highlighting the exceptional quality of Okanagan Falls as a premier sparkling wine region. Noble Ridge Vineyard & Winery is proud to announce that its flagship traditional-method sparkling wine,…

The first book of its kind in more than 40 years, Magdalena Kaiser’s Niagara Wine + Food celebrates the wineries, recipes and people that have shaped Canada’s premier cool-climate wine region There may not have been a more fitting place to celebrate the release of Niagara Wine + Food: Signature Recipes from Ontario’s Iconic Terroir…

Kim Uncorked: Welcome to my weekly wine recommendation. Hi, I’m Kim, a passionate lover of wine, food, and any experience that brings the two together! In this weekly blog post, I share my thoughts on a wine that I’ve recently purchased from one of our local independent wine merchants. If you’d like to know more…

The Okanagan’s Original Icons: Decanting Memories Available Now The true story of pioneers Trudy and George Heiss will make you laugh, cry, and – most importantly – sip out loud.   Long before the Okanagan Valley became a global wine destination, it was a blank canvas for those with enough grit to believe in it.…