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Photo: Winemaker Seth Jex in the Fort Berens cellar (credit Brad Kesselman) With the release of 2025 white wines (and a rosé), Fort Berens Estate Winery also announces that Seth Jex has moved up to head winemaker from assistant. He takes over from Alex Nel who has returned to his native South Africa. Seth, who…

The inside scoop on BC wine industry events, opportunities and education. Get Your Store Featured on WineBC.com For years, Pour More BC has helped consumers discover restaurants that champion BC wine. This September, we’re expanding the program to include Top BC Wine Stores. If your store has a strong BC wine selection, we are here…

August, the month of long days and lazy nights. This has to be the perfect time to explore the wonderful wine selection from Moon Curser. Wine Club subscriptions make the process of exploring wines, you can’t find in a wine shop, the smart way to get your hands on the wines you know and love.…

Okanagan Wineries app v2.0  now with wildfire alerts & 210+ wineries Here is the latest update for the Okanagan Wineries app with the just released v2.0 with some big additions, including: – Real-time wildfire & evacuation alerts — active fires and evacuation orders shown right on the winery map so visitors can plan safe routes…

Food and drink writer Andrew Coppolino explores four Ottawa-Gatineau restaurants redefining natural wine culture Several casual-upscale restaurants and wine bars in the heart of Ottawa, Ontario and Gatineau, Quebec feature menus that showcase the distinctive qualities of low-intervention natural wines. While these wines might present a challenge to diners inclined to favour the conventional aromas,…

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Tonight’s red wine review is this lovely Grenache from the McLaren Vale in Australia. It arrived at the LCBO as part of the feature on Summer Smart Buys in the July 18th LCBO VINTAGES New Release Collection. It is produced by d’Arenberg, a renowned and well-respected winery that was established in 1912 by Joseph Osborn…

WE HAVE SOME EXCITING NEWS TO SHARE #8 in the Top 10 Small Wineries in Canada #6 in Top 10 BC Wineries #11 in Top 25 Wineries of Canada Synchromesh Wines has been named #8 in WineAlign’s 2026 Top 10 Small Wineries in Canada, with four Gold medals and three Bronze medals at the National…

I have always enjoyed visiting Osoyoos’ Moon Curser Winery. The labels alone are worth a closer look, each telling its own story, but it’s the wines that keep drawing me back. Moon Curser has built its reputation on producing distinctive varieties that are still uncommon in British Columbia, including Arneis, Carménère, Dolcetto, Marsanne, Roussanne, Tannat,…

Reading Time: 5 minutes When the devastating winter freeze wiped out much of British Columbia’s 2024 grape crop, wineries across the province faced difficult decisions. Rather than sit out a vintage or compromise on quality, Quails’ Gate Estate Winery chose a different path. For winemaker Jeff Del Nin, that meant getting behind the wheel. Over…