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Reading Time: 6 minutes Vasanti Estate Winery has come a long way since I first tasted and wrote about the family’s inaugural releases in 2023. What began as a new winery backed by decades of South Okanagan farming experience is quickly developing an identity of its own. Harb Sidhu arrived from India in 1980 and…

Kim Uncorked: Welcome to my weekly wine recommendation. Hi, I’m Kim, a passionate lover of wine, food, and any experience that brings the two together! In this weekly blog post, I share my thoughts on a wine that I’ve recently purchased from one of our local independent wine merchants. If you’d like to know more…

  McGuigan Wines: ENTER TO WIN A CAR! McGuigan Wines is giving ONE lucky winner a CAR!  Yes, you read that right, you could win a car!  HOW TO ENTER: Visit your nearest BCLIQUOR Store NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. MUST BE OF LEGAL DRINKING AGE. PLEASE ENJOY RESPONSIBLY. Look for McGuigan Wines at your local BCLIQUOR…

Tonight’s white wine review is a lovely, unoaked Verdejo from Rueda, Spain, that was included as part of the feature on wines “Beyond Chardonnay” in the June 20th LCBO VINTAGES New Release Collection, with plenty of inventory available at LCBO outlets across Ontario. It is produced by Beronia, a bodega that was established in La…

Why your grapes are changing colour right now. Earlier than ever, on the East Bench above Osoyoos. 9 days earlier than 2025 Right now, in vineyards across the Okanagan, something is happening that most wine drinkers never think about. The grapes are changing colour. Reds are turning from green to purple. It’s called veraison, and…

A little adventurous, a little mischievous, and always genuine. The post Summer Hits from Red Rooster first appeared on My VanCity.

  2025 Pinot Gris SpearHead Kelowna, BC$24.00 Pale lemon yellow with medium-light intensity.  A pronounced nose showing aromas of apple, lime zest, honeysuckle, ambrosia apple, pear, and wild honey.  Very good balance with good body.  Very flavourful on the palate, followed by a medium-long finish.  Impressive. 93 Points   2021 Chardonnay (Triomphe) Southbrook Niagara-on-the-lake, Ontario…

Rewild Wines leads with a sustainable approach, encouraging Canadians to repurpose overripe fruit into refreshing sangrias The post FROM WASTE TO TASTE: REWILD WINES REIMAGINES SUMMER SANGRIAS first appeared on My VanCity.

From craft beer and inventive cocktails to neighbourhood pubs and destination-worthy restaurants, discover where to eat and drink in New Brunswick’s capital Fredericton’s food and drink scene is shaped by independently owned restaurants, pubs and bars where thoughtful cooking, excellent local beer and genuine hospitality consistently shine. Just as importantly, it’s defined by the chefs,…

Twisted Pig’s complimentary dessert Monday, August 17th: Today is our 29th anniversary. We will celebrate with two couples tomorrow who share the same day. I went to Big Head winery to taste some of Andrzej Lipinski’s new wines. Big Head Biggest 2023 (carbonic maceration; 32 months in French 500-litre foudres) 44% Cabernet Franc, 33% ,15%…