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Reading Time: 3 minutes With Ed and Vicki Collett’s retirement, Harper’s Trail Winery on the outskirts of Kamloops is for sale. The winery is now closed to the public. In 2022, Harper’s Trail released another vibrant selection of BC wines, including, for the first time, a Carbonic Maceration rosé. Here are the notes for the last…

Photo: Poplar Grove’s Tony Holler The debut Pinot Noir that will be released by Poplar Grove Winery in late June is long overdue from this 30-year-old Penticton winery which built its stellar reputation around Bordeaux reds, Syrah, Chardonnay and Pinot Gris. The Penticton winery has been run since 2008 by Summerland-born Tony Holler, his wife…

By Rick VanSickle CATHARINES, April 26, 2024 /CNW/ – Wines in Niagara proudly announces Rick VanSickle, publisher and writer at Wines in Niagara, as the recipient of the Distinguished Canadian Wine Writer of the Year Award, part of its prestigious Awards of Distinction within the Excellence in Wine Writing Awards program. This esteemed accolade recognizes…

Reading Time: 6 minutes River Stone Estate Winery has released five wines from the 2023 vintage and a Cabernet Franc from the “Heatdome” 2021 vintage. River Stone Estate Winery is renowned for producing high-quality, handcrafted wines that showcase the region’s unique terroir. Their wines, particularly red blends and single-varietal wines have garnered attention for their…

By Rick VanSickle It’s not that unusual to see groups of Niagara winemakers tasting the best wines from Bordeaux, Burgundy, Champagne, and Germany beside their own. It’s part of the job. Note, also in this Niagara Wine Report: Three Niagara (and one Chianti) wine recommendations from the Vintages release this Saturday, including Foreign Affair sparkling,…

Reading Time: 13 minutes Here is a comprehensive listing of over 23 wineries with premium accommodations in the Okanagan and Similkameen Valleys. Lake Country O’Rourke’s Peak Cellars Newly renovated 5-bedroom Log Home Guest House. Nestled among 100 acres of vines overlooking Okanagan Lake. Choose from 3 packages, offering you a range of luxury experiences to…

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English bubbles are undoubtedly having a moment, making waves in the world of fine sparkling wine, with some wineries producing excellent traditional method sparkling wines that are often claimed to go toe-to-toe with Champagne. In fact, the same chalky soils that fame Champagne also travel beneath the Channel to southern England. While some popular English…

Michelin-starred chef Daniele Corona welcomes Margherita Mascagni of Tuscany’s legendary estate for intimate sommelier-led dinner Liberty Entertainment Group and Toronto’s award-winning fine dining destination, DaNico – are honoured to announce a one-night only, sommelier-led wine pairing dinner featuring special guest, sommelier Margherita Mascagni and the wines of the famed house of Argiano of Montalcino on…

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