Category Archives: BC Wines

Le Vieux Pin The Equinoxe Series

Posted on October 7, 2012 by

34070 73rd and Black Sage Rd Oliver, B.C. V0H 1T0 ” Equinoxe: equal day, equal night. Equal old world, equal new world.” The Equinoxe label  from Le Vieux Pin is a very limited production series, with total production ranging from … Continue reading →

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Tinhorn Creek

Posted on October 3, 2012 by

Tinhorn Creek Vineyards 32830 Tinhorn Creek RD Oliver BC V0H 1TQ Tinhorn Creek We are going to talk about of a couple of Tinhorn Creek wines and then Tinhorn’s environmental and sustainable efforts in both the vineyard and the winery. … Continue reading →

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Painted Rock Estate Winery

Posted on September 23, 2012 by

Painted Rock Estate Winery 400 Smythe Drive Penticton BC, Canada, V2A 8W6 The Wines 2011 Chardonnay $26.70 This Chardonnay is a great food wine. The oak does not overwhelm on this wine because of its nice restrained use. I wish … Continue reading →

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Stag’s Hollow Winery Tasting

Posted on September 18, 2012 by

  Stag’s Hollow Winery 2237 Sun Valley Way Okanagan Falls, B.C. V0H 1R2 Stags Hollow Tasting at The LIft Bar and Grill We have been doing barrel samples for the last few years at Stags Hollow, and have always thought … Continue reading →

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Shipping Canadian Wine Across Borders, Bill C-311 and Free My Grapes – Natalie MacLean

Posted on June 14, 2012 by

See on Scoop.it – In The Glass Wine and Spirits News See on http://www.nataliemaclean.com

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Media Comments and Stories on Bil C311

Posted on June 1, 2012 by

Here A few articles this week on wine shipping in Canada and Bill C311. The saga continues. Kelowna News Mainstream Media http://www.kelownacapnews.com/news/155720195.html BC wine Lover Blog Post http://bcwinelover.com/2012/05/bill-c-311-stalled-by-political-filibuster/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+bcwinelover+%28BC+Wine+Lover%29 Global TV Mainstream Media http://www.globaltvedmonton.com/canada/bottle+battle+not+brewing+says+ndp+after+tory+claims+that+wine+law+corked/6442650938/story.html CBC News Sudbury Mainstream Media http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/sudbury/story/2012/05/30/pol-wine-between-provinces.html National … Continue reading →

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Guess the BC Winery

Posted on April 26, 2012 by

We have spent the last few days in the Okanagan, doing barrel tasting and meeting wine makers. From the pictures below can you guess which vineyards or wineries we have visited ? We will be doing a series of blogs … Continue reading →

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Food and Wine Perfect Harmony At Tinhorn Creek

Posted on December 19, 2011 by

– Tinhorn Creek Vineyards  has announced their exciting line-up for its 2012 Canadian Concert Series. The coveted annual event is a rare opportunity to see some of Canada’s top talent while sipping award-winning wines and enjoying a breathtaking view of … Continue reading →

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New Website a and Twitter Group For BC Wine

Posted on December 15, 2011 by

There is a new website and twitter discussion group on BC Wine. The first posting is about inter provincial  wine shipping. Check it out at http://bcwinechat.com/  This discussions have been great so far. Join in a learn more about the … Continue reading →

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The Chianti Challenge: Three Decades of Frescobaldi

Posted on April 1, 2008 by

Anyone who’s read Blanc de Noir for long knows we’re both huge fans of Italian wines. There’s just something about the diversity, quality, and sheer fun factor of Italian wines – whether it’s a casual summer patio sipper or a … Continue reading →

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Harry McWatters: BC Wines Visionary

Posted on February 29, 2008 by

After four decades in the wine industry, Harry McWatters, the spirited, fun-loving, and sometimes outspoken president of Sumac Ridge Estate Winery in Summerland, British Columbia, is stepping down. Harry’s accomplishments are legendary. He helped found the British Columbia Wine Institute, … Continue reading →

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Christmas at the BC Wine Appreciation Society

Posted on December 24, 2007 by

The mood was festive, as it always is, at the BCWAS Christmas party and tasting. Plenty of sparkles and bling were in evidence as our usual gang of suspects gathered to check out a selection of Christmas offerings from around … Continue reading →

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Wine in the Digital Age: Cyber Surfing Nightmares

Posted on December 14, 2007 by

I’ve just spent a few hours researching some wines Susan and I are tasting next week. Well, attempting to research would more appropriately describe this exercise in frustration. I’m still astonished how many winery websites are hard to find, poorly … Continue reading →

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Are BC Wines Going to the Dogs?

Posted on September 20, 2007 by

You bet they are – for the fifth year in a row. Sure we are being a bit tongue-in-cheek here, but this is still one heck of a fun idea. On September 29, from noon to 6:00 pm, See Ya … Continue reading →

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New Standards for BC’s Wine Industry

Posted on July 24, 2007 by

Although there’s been little fanfare, British Columbia’s wine industry has a new set of standards and regulations. Thanks to a provincial law passed on July 18, 2007, and named the Wines of Marked Quality Regulation, these new standards come under … Continue reading →

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