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I enjoy the wines from Fort Berens anytme, but I especially enjoy their wines at this time of year. The wines are so crisp and refreshing it’s hard not to imagine how good a glass would taste right now. So my hearty recommendation is to pick your favourite, or two, or three, or more from…

Reading Time: 2 minutes Red Bird Estate Winery’s 2024 Atelier Red with Stir-fry and rice Long before British Columbia’s wine industry captured international attention, the Kootenays quietly developed a reputation for independent thinking and small-scale craftsmanship. That same spirit continues today at Red Bird Estate Winery, a family-owned winery near Creston where Rémi and Shannon…

Tonight’s red wine review is this excellent, organic Frappato from the Sicilia Vittoria DOC in Sicily that arrived at the LCBO after a one-year absence. It was featured as part of the thematic on wines from Italy’s islands of Sicily (and Sardinia) in last weekend’s August 1st LCBO VINTAGES New Release Collection. It is produced…

Inky dark in color with a nice dark fruit nose. On the mid palate the wine displays some lovely, albeit milder dark cherry fruits along with some mocha and dark chocolate. On the medium length finish the wine displays some firm peppery notes, firm tannins and bright lively acidity, nice and dry! I could easily…

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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