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September 17, 2019July 19, 2020 Julian

Evolve Cellars winery literally to… evolve

labour-Day-Wines
August 30, 2019August 2, 2020 Julian

Six Recommended BC Wines for Labour Day

Privato new releases
August 28, 2019February 27, 2026 Julian

Privato releases two Stellar Burgundy-style wines

Nota Bene
August 26, 2019February 25, 2025 Julian

Nota Bene Public Release Dates Announced

August 20, 2019December 5, 2025 Julian

Garagiste North 2019 – The Small Guys Winefest

Oak + Cru
August 15, 2019December 2, 2022 Julian

Oak + Cru for a Fabulous Lakeside Lunch

August 14, 2019November 10, 2020 Julian

Dining at the Poplar Grove Winery

The Chase Wine Pinot Noir
August 11, 2019July 20, 2021 Julian

BC Wine Grape Crop Trends for 2018

August 7, 2019August 7, 2019 Julian

Maxime Legris joins Lunessence as Head Winemaker

Church and State Wines
August 5, 2019July 19, 2024 Julian

Church & State Wines for the Perfect Pinot Gris

August 1, 2019April 14, 2021 Julian

Four Shadows Vineyard & Winery opens Tasting Room

July 19, 2019August 5, 2020 Julian

Hillside – The Home of Muscat Ottonel

Arterra Wines.
July 9, 2019July 19, 2020 Julian

Arterra Wines Canada Acquires Culmina

July 4, 2019August 19, 2020 Julian

Lunessence 2019 Releases – continuing the evolution

Winemaker's CUT New releases
June 20, 2019May 24, 2021 Julian

WineMaker’s CUT 2019 New Releases

Sperling Vineyard New Releases
June 13, 2019March 28, 2020 Julian

Sperling Vineyards 2019 Releases

Black Market view of Skaha Lake
June 12, 2019August 18, 2021 Julian

Black Market Wine’s 2019 Releases

Home Block
June 4, 2019January 21, 2024 Julian

Home Block at CedarCreek Restaurant

May 13, 2019January 9, 2020 Julian

Okanagan Valley pouring wine from two new distinct areas

Time Winery
May 9, 2019August 18, 2021 Julian

Time Winery Captures Big Regional Win

Kettle Valley Pinot Reserver
May 2, 2019October 9, 2025 Julian

Kettle Valley Winery for Bold Pinot Noirs

Korean Wine
May 2, 2019September 8, 2023 Julian

5 Fun Facts to Know about Korean Wine

Sensory Symposium
May 1, 2019May 9, 2025 Julian

Sensory Symposium Highlights

Bottega wines
April 26, 2019April 14, 2022 Julian

Bottega Wine Studio / Seven Directions Releases

Seven Stones Vineyard
April 11, 2019September 30, 2024 Julian

Seven Stones Winery in the Similkameen Valley

2019 BC Wine Key Trends
April 3, 2019September 2, 2025 Julian

BC Wine Trends for 2019

Castoro de Oro
March 28, 2019October 9, 2025 Julian

Castoro de Oro Winery’s New Releases

Winemaker's Cut
March 24, 2019August 5, 2020 Julian

Winemaker’s Cut has a New Home

Coolshanagh
March 13, 2019March 13, 2019 Julian

Trialto welcomes Coolshanagh to its family of great wineries

Soumah
March 10, 2019June 26, 2025 Julian

Three “5-Star” Yarra Valley Wineries

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🍷💜 @vasantiwines 2022 Syrah 💜🍷 A bold and beautifu 🍷💜 @vasantiwines 2022 Syrah 💜🍷
A bold and beautifully styled Syrah sourced from the East Bench Vineyard and aged 24 months in 100% new American oak.
The aromatics rise from the glass with violets, exotic spice, black cherry, and ripe plum. Rich and fruit-forward on the palate, layers of blackberry, black plum, caramel, licorice, and cracked pepper unfold over silky tannins and a long savoury finish.
Powerful yet polished, this is a cellar-worthy BC Syrah built to evolve beautifully over time.
93 Points
🍇 14.5% alc
🍇 88 cases produced
#BCWine #Syrah #OkanaganWine #BCWineTrends #VasantiEstateWinery #CanadianWine #WineLover #DrinkBC #WinePhotography #WineTasting #RedWine #EastBench #ExploreBCWine
🍷☀️ SOUTH OKANAGAN WHITES ARE SHINING ☀️🍷 The new 🍷☀️ SOUTH OKANAGAN WHITES ARE SHINING ☀️🍷

The new 2025 releases from @hestercreekwinery are some of the strongest value BC whites I’ve tasted this year — a lineup that captures the warmth, precision, and freshness of a near-ideal South Okanagan vintage.

Standouts include:

🍐 Old Vine Trebbiano 2025 — textured, vibrant, and quietly one of the most compelling white wines in BC right now. Grapefruit, white peach, lemon cream, and honeysuckle with beautiful balance and lift.
⭐ 92 Points

🍏 Pinot Gris 2025 — fresh and expressive with melon, green apple, apricot, and citrus lift.
⭐ 91 Points

🍋 Old Vine Pinot Blanc 2025 — mineral-driven with baked apple, lemon zest, and a honeyed texture.
⭐ 91 Points

🍊 Pinot Gris Viognier 2025 — aromatic and crowd-pleasing with nectarine, apricot, lime zest, and a polished off-dry finish.
⭐ 91 Points

🌿 Sauvignon Blanc 2025 — crisp, herbaceous, and zesty with gooseberry, pear, and citrus rind.
⭐ 90 Points

🌸 Character White 2025 — aromatic and easy-drinking with rose petal, peach, quince, and lychee.
⭐ 90 Points

The consistency across this lineup is what impressed me most. These wines deliver freshness, texture, and strong varietal character while still remaining very approachable on price.

The 2025 vintage is shaping up to be a standout year for BC whites. 🇨🇦🍇

👉 Full reviews & tasting notes on BCWineTrends
BCWineTrends Hester Creek Reviews

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🍔🍷 Burger night, but make it BC wine country with 🍔🍷 Burger night, but make it BC wine country with @bottegawinestudio 

The K-Little Vintners Cabernet Franc 2022 brings serious character to the table — dark cherry, cassis, savoury herbs, and just enough spice to elevate a juicy homemade burger.

This is the kind of Cabernet Franc that reminds you why the varietal shines in BC: vibrant fruit, fresh acidity, and enough structure to stand up to grilled beef without overpowering the food.

The smoky char from the burger, tangy pickles, and ripe tomato work beautifully with the wine’s earthy undertones and polished tannins. Casual pairing… premium result. 🔥🍔

🇨🇦 BC Cabernet Franc continues to quietly overdeliver.

#BCWine #CabernetFranc #BCWineTrends #OkanaganWine #DrinkBC #WinePairing #BurgerAndWine #KelownaWine #CanadianWine #RedWineLovers #WineTime #WineAndFood #SupportLocalBC #BCVineyards
🌸🍊 Paella night just found its perfect BC wine pai 🌸🍊 Paella night just found its perfect BC wine pairing.

The return of Viognier at @bottegawinestudio was worth the wait. After an eight-year absence, the 2025 Bottega Viognier arrives with remarkable texture, floral lift, and a polished old-world feel that shines alongside saffron-rich seafood and chicken paella. 🥘✨

Crafted from low-yielding vineyards in both the Similkameen and Okanagan Valleys, this small-production Viognier was hand-picked, whole bunch pressed, and aged on lees with monthly bâtonnage to build depth and complexity. Only 780 bottles produced.

🍑 Tasting Notes
Lifted aromatics of tangerine blossom, honeysuckle, ripe peach, and exotic fruit lead into a beautifully textured palate layered with apricot, mandarin orange, kiwi, and tropical fruit. A subtle hazelnut note and creamy lees texture give the wine an almost Chardonnay-like richness, while Similkameen minerality and fresh acidity keep everything vibrant and food-friendly.

Elegant, expressive, and dangerously easy to pour another glass.

93 Points 🍊🍑

#BCWine #Viognier #BottegaWineStudio #SimilkameenWine #OkanaganWine #BCWineTrends #WineAndFood #PaellaNight #DrinkBC #CanadianWine #WineLovers #WinePairing
🌸☀️ Patio season in BC calls for one thing… Rosé. 🌸☀️ Patio season in BC calls for one thing… Rosé.
From crisp and mineral-driven to creamy and textural, these standout 2025 BC Rosés are made for sunny afternoons, lake views, and long summer evenings. 🍷
✨ Patio Picks Right Now:
🍊 @nobleridgewinery 2025 Noble Rosé — $25.99
🍓 Seven Directions Pinot Noir Rosé 2025 — $32
🌺 @evolvesparkling Small Lots Rosé 2025 — $24.99
🍉 @quailsgate Rosé 2025 — $23.99
🌸 @bluegrousewines Charme De L’Île Rosé — $29.99
Fresh strawberries, citrus, floral aromatics, and vibrant acidity — BC Rosé keeps getting better every year. 🇨🇦🍷
👉 Full Top BC Rosé list:
https://bcwinetrends.com/2025/06/03/top-21-bc-rose-for-summer-on-the-patio/

BCWineTrends Top 21 BC Rosé Guide
#BCWine #BCRosé #OkanaganWine #DrinkBC #RoséAllDay #PatioWine #KelownaWine #CanadianWine #SummerSipping #ExploreBCWine
A Provence-inspired Rosé with serious Similkameen A Provence-inspired Rosé with serious Similkameen soul. 🌸🍊🍓

The 2025 Seven Directions Pinot Noir Rosé from @bottegawinestudio is one of the most elegant BC Rosés I’ve tasted this spring.

Crafted from Pinot Noir sourced across the rugged Similkameen Valley and Bottega’s own 3.5-acre Solum Rosa Estate Vineyard, this small-lot Rosé was given just two hours of skin contact before partial French oak fermentation and extended lees aging.

The result? A beautifully textural Rosé bursting with orange blossom, rose petals, jasmine, wild strawberry, pink grapefruit, and fresh orange zest. Creamy, polished, and incredibly persistent on the finish.

Delicate pale salmon in colour and dangerously easy to drink — this is the kind of bottle that disappears before sunset. 🌅

🍷 93 Points
🍇 100% Pinot Noir
📦 Only 150 cases made by hand
🔥 Sells out quickly every year

#BCWine #SimilkameenValley #RoseAllDay #BCRose #DrinkBC #OkanaganWine #BCWineTrends #PinotNoirRose #CanadianWine #WineLover #WineInstagram #RoseWine #WineTasting #ExploreBC #BottegaWineStudio
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