Reading Time: 2 minutes ZENON KAI IMAGING 250 797 7499 Experience Elegance at the Inaugural “Roses and Rosé” Event This July Pair the floral scents of roses with the story of wine through an interactive gala. Victoria, BC – May 7th, 2024 – The Victoria International Wine Festival is thrilled to introduce, a unique addition to its celebrated lineup: the ‘Roses and Rosé’ gala evening. Set against the elegant backdrop of the Parkside Hotel and Spa on July 27th, this one-of-a-kind event promises an exciting blend of floral beauty and exquisite wines starting at 7:00 PM. Prepare to immerse yourself ..read more

Reading Time: 2 minutes Langley, BC – Township 7 Vineyards & Winery is proud to announce the launch of its fifth annual Support, Ship & Sip charity campaign, benefiting an essential industry organization – the BC Hospitality Foundation (BCHF). Dedicated to assisting hospitality and tourism workers facing unexpected health challenges, BCHF has provided critical support to over 300 individuals since its inception in 2006. In the month of May, Township 7 will donate $10 from every online purchase to the BCHF, in addition to collecting direct donations on behalf of the charity. The campai ..read more

Reading Time: 2 minutes FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:  In partnership with Breast Cancer Canada, Mayhem Wines is excited to announce our upcoming campaign supporting Breast Cancer research and awareness.  To kick off the campaign, we are releasing a pet project of our winemaker Ajay Chavan; a limited-edition Breast Cancer Canada 1.5L Magnum Rosé. Only 72 bottles were produced which are available in our tasting room only.  This is an idea close to his heart having lost a close family member at an early age to breast cancer and understanding firsthand the effects on all families from th ..read more

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 release of Harper Trail’s wines. Harper’s Trail Gewürztraminer 2021 Alcohol 12.7% | pH 2.97 |TA 6.975 | RS 7.52 The Gewürztraminer opens with light aromas of lychee and rose petals. Flavours of honeydew melon, pink grapefruit and Mandarin orange. The mouthfeel i ..read more

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 elegance, complexity, and expression of the Okanagan Valley’s distinct characteristics. The winery’s commitment to environmentally conscious and friendly practices also contributes to its reputation as a leader in the Canadi ..read more

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 enjoy Wine Country at its best! For more information and rates. For wine information on O’Rourke’s Peak Cellars see – O’Rourke’s Peak Cellars – A Tale of Two Rieslings and The Chase Wines rebrands to O’Rourke’s Peak Cellars. West Kelowna ..read more

Reading Time: 4 minutes The Gehringer Brothers Estate Winery is located on the famous Golden Mile Bench between Oliver and Osoyoos in the South Okanagan Valley. Walter and Gordon Gehringer own and operate the Oliver Winery. After their father Helmut and his brother Karl completed a seven-year micro-climate evaluation, the present vineyard site was purchased in 1981. In 1985 the winery was built and the first vintage produced. The past 30 years of passionate winemaking on the Golden Mile Bench is reflected in the unparalleled level of consistency. Photo C ..read more

Reading Time: 7 minutes In March, I had the opportunity to visit Hester Creek Estate Winery and participate in a media event for a new wine to be launched in June. I also tasted some of the new wines. Before going to the tasting notes, here is the background information on the 2023 Harvest. The 2023 Harvest “Starting in December of 2022, we knew that the 2023 harvest season in the Okanagan would be one of note. Cold temperatures had all the vintners and winemakers in the valley questioning what their yields might add up to and Hester Creek was no exception. We knew that this growing season w ..read more

Reading Time: 6 minutes Viognier (pronounced vee-own-yay) is a vibrant aromatic white wine originating in the Northern Rhône and rapidly gaining popularity in California, Australia, and beyond. Wines are often aged in oak to deliver Chardonnay-like richness. Viognier is the sixth most planted white grape in British Columbia, with only 235 acres planted. This represents only 4.5% of the total BC white wine grape crop. However, more Viognier is being grown yearly, and the acreage grew by 42% between 2008 and 20221. Here are some excellent BC Viognier wines for your tasting enjoyment. Church & ..read more

Reading Time: 9 minutes BC Syrah or Shiraz?  That is the question.  Born in Melbourne, my go-to red wine was a big, bold Shiraz with steak on the Barbie.  Now living in the Okanagan, my palate has also expanded to enjoy the Northern Rhône style Syrahs. BC is small potatoes compared to the major Syrah/Shiraz growing regions, only 550 acres! Syrah Wine Regions total ~460,000 acres worldwide (186,000 hectares) France (169,000 acres) Côtes du Rhône: Cornas, Hermitage, St. Joseph, Côte-Rôtie Australia (105,000 acres) Barossa, McLaren Vale, Limestone Coast Spain (49,00 ..read more