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Yes, the times are indeed changing, and like all farmers wine growers are a resilient lot and seem to possess tenacious optimism.  The last several years have been challenging for the wine industry for a variety of reasons, yet they bravely march on.  Here is an update on the current outlook from Black Hills Master…

Tickets are all-inclusive, giving you the chance to explore the world of wine in one unforgettable weekend. The post Explore the World of Wine at the Victoria International Wine Festival first appeared on My VanCity. Read Explore the World of Wine at the Victoria International Wine Festival at MyVanCity

By Rick VanSickle With a group clinking of glasses to welcome the grape harvest in Niagara, the brain trust that is the League of Farmers gathered for the annual tasting of their signature Cabernet Franc. Also in this Niagara Wine Report: Our picks of the Niagara wines coming to Vintages on Oct. 5, including Fogolar,…

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Photo: River Stone’s bare vineyard in September 2024 There is good news and bad news at River Stone Estate Winery in Oliver. The good news is that winemaker and co-owner Ted Kane (pictured below) has a good inventory of red wines from the 2020 and 2022 vintages, arguably two of the best Okanagan vintages this…

Winery President and CEO Michael Leskovec shares the journey of revitalizing one of Prince Edward County’s most historic wineries Situated on over 100-acres of land in Prince Edward County, Ontario is a 200-year-old barn that became home to one of the region’s pioneering wineries: The Grange of Prince Edward. Vineyard planting began in 2001, and…

Dark in color with a nice dark cherry nose. On the mid palate the wine displays lovely black cherries along with some mocha and dark chocolate notes. On the medium length finish the wine display some nice dry tannins and not a hint of herbal or minty notes … yay! I would give this an…

Stoneleigh is a premium, certified sustainable winery based in Marlborough, New Zealand. The post Stoneleigh of Marlborough New Zealand Wine Dinner – a wine review first appeared on My VanCity. Read Stoneleigh of Marlborough New Zealand Wine Dinner – a wine review at MyVanCity

Chablis is renowned for its distinct and highly esteemed white wines. The post Discovering the Essence of Chablis with Mark Shipway at L’Abbatoir first appeared on My VanCity. Read Discovering the Essence of Chablis with Mark Shipway at L’Abbatoir at MyVanCity

Reading Time: 7 minutes Background B.C. wineries were severely impacted by a devastating January 2024 extreme cold event that decimated the 2024 Okanagan and Similkameen Valley wine grape crop. Industry estimates that the January 2024 event caused a 90% crop loss, and 15% of grapevines were destroyed. The province previously announced a $26 million vine…