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It’s the highest certification for sustainability on a world level On January 12th, 2024, the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) officially confirmed that 2023 was the warmest year on record, and smashed the global temperature record. Never has the imperative to consider sustainability been more relevant. Tucked in the northeastern corner of Catalonia, Spain and surrounded…

We’re delighted to announce an exclusive pre-sale for tickets to our upcoming Wine Legends Dinner V chaired by José Andrés. Grapes For Humanity Global has partnered with José Andrés in order to raise funds to support Hôpital Albert Hospital. José will match the wines for dinner with an outstanding menu. In addition to the wines…

Photo: Grant Stanley in barrel cellar (photo courtesy Spearhead Winery) East Kelowna’s Spearhead Winery is about to release two Pinot Noirs from the excellent 2022 vintage. Unfortunately, both are in small volumes (less than 200 cases). Consumers will need to move fast to get them. Like most East Kelowna producers, Spearhead has been struggling with…

Westcott Vineyard whites Westcott Vineyards Butler’s Grant Old Vines Riesling 2022 (Twenty Mile Bench) Pale straw colour; minerally, grapefruit nose with a floral top note; light to medium-bodied, crisply dry, lemon-lime and green apple flavours with great persistence on the palate. Can be opened now but with that acidity it will last for 8–10 years.…

By Rick VanSickle There was darkness, then minutes later, light once again bathed the vineyards while a cacophony of birds chirps as if it was dawn at 3:30 in the afternoon; such was the scene at Westcott Vineyards for the total eclipse of the sun. It was eerie and enthralling at the same time despite…

Tonight’s white wine review is a delicious New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc, the newest addition to the General List family at the LCBO, arriving last month and widely available at LCBO outlets across Ontario. It is produced by Squealing Pig, a winery whose tale is about a big who wants more from life than just his…

I’m Certified Local, are you? Read Raise your hand if you live in the Okanagan.  Lucky you!  at MyVanCity

Water St. Cafe presents the Hillside Winemaker’s Dinner Thursday May 9th Join us for an unforgettable evening of food and wine as we celebrate the “Best of BC”. Save the Date! Thursday May 9th, we will be welcoming Winemaker Kathy of Hillside Winery to Water st. Cafe for a lush and lively 5-course experience with…

Here’s my top wine picks from the April 13, 2024 LCBO VINTAGES New Release Collection, in which the theme focuses on “Perfect Pairings for Spring Celebrations”. It is a good-sized release with 95 products on offer, all of which should be available at LCBO outlets across Ontario by this Saturday. We’ll begin with the theme…

Penn State Extension is offering a virtual webinar on April 29 from 11:00 AM to 12:30 AM on the topic of climate change and dynamic weather patterns’ impact on management of vineyards. This webinar is one of a series of free events involving several Extension programs around the U. S., including the University of Georgia.…