Category: Uncategorized

Hello, Friends! Our thoughts are with everyone affected by the wildfires—those who have been displaced, the families facing uncertainty, and the first responders working tirelessly to keep communities safe. We know that many of you have had to cancel or postpone your visits to the Okanagan. While the Oliver area remains safe to visit, we…

At the foot of Anarchist Mountain in Osoyoos, just minutes from the Canada–U.S. border, sits Adega on 45th. Adega is the Portuguese word for a wine cellar or winery, an appropriate name for a winery that proudly celebrates its heritage while producing distinctly Okanagan wines. Many visitors drive past Adega on their way to Nk’Mip…

Reading Time: 5 minutes Guest Post by Skyline Apps Ltd., Creator at Okanagan Wineries The original version of this guide was published earlier this year and covered the basics of planning an Okanagan wine trip. Since then, a lot has changed – both in the valley and with the tools available to help you plan…

We’re donating $5 from every bottle sold, in our tasting room and online, to Mamas for Mamas The post A message from the Sidhu family about the Bald Range Wildfire. first appeared on My VanCity.

Monday, August 3rd: Dinner: chicken puttanesca tagliatelle (a sous vide meal created by Cacio Pepe (www.caciopepemeals.com), with a bottle of Perez Cruz Gran Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon 2024 from Maipo Valley, Chile. Tuesday. August 4th: Dinner: hamburgers with a bottle of Malivoire Albert’s Honour Old Vines Foch 2022. Wednesday, August 5th: John Nadeau and I flew…

Wine Growers BC says safety remains the priority as wineries and vineyards across the region respond to evacuation orders and wildfire threats The British Columbia wine industry is responding to an escalating wildfire situation across the province, with wineries, vineyards and wine-industry workers among those affected as fires continue to threaten communities in the Okanagan…

By Laurence-Michèle Dufour We’re currently witnessing history in the making for Québec wines. Vignoble de l’Orpailleur, Domaine des Côtes d’Ardoise and Vignoble de La Bauge have all crossed a major milestone by celebrating over 40 years of existence. Today, with trends rapidly evolving, these groundbreaking pioneers are slowly making room for a new generation of winemakers. In fact,…

New academy brings CAPS Ontario’s internationally recognized sommelier certification program directly to students, with Fall 2026 registration now open The Canadian Association of Professional Sommeliers (CAPS) Ontario chapter has opened registration for the Fall 2026 cohort of its Certified Sommelier Program. Now run under the auspices of the new CAPS Ontario Sommelier Academy, classes begin…

Tonight’s red wine review is a lovely, vegan-friendly Cabernet Sauvignon from Margaret River in Western Australia and made its debut at the LCBO in the August 1 LCBO VINTAGES New Release Collection. It is produced by Byron & Harold, a wine company that was founded in the Margaret River wine region of Western Australia in…

Montalcino is one of Tuscany’s great wine regions, yet its story is surprisingly simple. Every serious wine made here comes from a single grape: 100% Sangiovese. Locally, the historic clone is known as Brunello, or “the little dark one,” prized for its thicker skins, deeper colour, firmer tannins, and remarkable ageing potential. What makes Montalcino…