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unConventional Wisdom Told You So 2010
With winery roots firmly planted at Naramata’s Elephant Island Orchard Wines, Miranda and Del Halladay have proven their unconventional wisdom with the launch of their new winery. This time, however, the team behind some of the most gorgeous fruit wines I’ve tried are turning their hands towards the most conventional wine fruit – grapes.
Vines and Brines
Top Table Restaurant Group, love child of Jack Evrensal, has long been known for its high-end gastronomic offerings, including Araxi in Whistler, and Blue Water Café, West and Cin Cin in Vancouver. Recently, the four restaurants’ wine directors—Araxi’s Samantha Rahn, Blue Water Cafe’s Andrea Vescovi, ...
Burrowing Owl Winery Cabernet Sauvignon 2008
Burrowing Owl’s Cabernet Sauvignon is one I always hope to get on a BC blind tasting. The big, deep, structured, tobacco and dusty herbed red is one I often can nail. It’s tribute to the winery and their house style - a house built by Californian winemaker Bill Dyer and now maintained by Bertus Albertyn,...
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EAT’s Wine Chain: Kettle Valley Winery
Kettle Valley winery, one of British Columbia’s founding wineries, began with two good friends; Bob Ferguson and Tim Watts, a passion for wine, very supportive wives (who happened to be sisters) and the belief that the soil of the Okanagan could produce good wine. Their foray into ...
Robin Ridge Winery Gamay Noir 2009
In 1996, Tim Cottrill and his wife Caroline purchased their rocky, weed-ridden ridge in the Similkameen Valley and after couple of years clearing and working a former hayfield, planted grapes. They sold their fruit to other local wineries for years before deciding to go out on their own.
The 2011 Grape Harvest Begins in British Columbia
Despite being one of the coolest summers on record, the 2011 BC grape harvest has begun and promises to be another excellent vintage for the Wines of British Columbia.
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Drink PINK at the Wickaninnish & Support Breast Cancer Awareness
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. This October, guests can visit the Wickaninnish Inn, sip sparkling wine and know they are working to support a worthy cause. The Wickaninnish Inn is partnering with Blue Mountain Vineyard and Cellars to assist Breast Cancer Foundation.
Neck of the Woods Winery Blanc de Noir Brut NV
Last week’s BC VQA fall release in Vancouver was a colourful affair, with whites, roses and reds aplenty. This bottle of Blanc de Noir caught my eye, and not just because of the striking label (though their whole packaging program is pretty great).
14th Annual Feast Welcomes New Chefs to the Field
I know a lot of people were doing sun dances last week. In the days leading up to Vancouver Island’s 14th Annnual Feast of Fields, the forecast looked grim. Much to everyone’s, but especially event organizer, Melanie Banas’ relief, all that dancing paid off – ...
