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O'Rourke Peak Cellars
March 4, 2019October 9, 2025 Julian

Chase Wines rebrands to O’Rourke’s Peak Cellars

Bottleneck Drive
February 20, 2019June 8, 2019 Julian

Summerland’s Bottleneck Drive Announces 4th Annual Grand Sommelier Express — Scout Magazine

River Stone Estate Winery
February 7, 2019August 19, 2020 Julian

River Stone for Bountiful Bordeaux Blends

Pink Bub
February 4, 2019February 4, 2019 Julian

Go Haywire with Pink Bub this Valentine’s Day

Gruner Veltliner Singletree
January 28, 2019January 4, 2020 Julian

Singletree Winery for Grüner Veltliner

vinAmité Cellars
January 24, 2019July 19, 2024 Julian

vinAmité Cellars for Outstanding French Varietals

Mayhem Wines
January 17, 2019September 29, 2020 Julian

Mayhem Wines – Aromatic whites and Smooth reds

Scorched Earth Winery
January 11, 2019May 27, 2021 Julian

Scorched Earth Winery for Pinot Noir

January 6, 2019March 1, 2021 Julian

Covert Farms for fruit-forward Organic Wines

Nagging Doubt's Rob Westbury
January 1, 2019October 10, 2021 Julian

Nagging Doubt takes “The Leap”

Ice Wine Grapes ready to Harvest
December 17, 2018May 4, 2020 Julian

Freezing Temperatures Bring Icewine Harvest to BC

8 BC Wines for the Holidays
December 17, 2018December 14, 2019 Julian

Eight BC Wines for the Holidays

Haywire Decanter Award
December 5, 2018December 5, 2018 Julian

Haywire Makes Decanter’s Most Exciting Wines of 2018 List

Grizzli Winery
December 2, 2018February 22, 2023 Julian

Westside Wine Trail Kick’s Off Holiday Season

Alderlea Harvest 2018
November 29, 2018November 29, 2018 Julian

Winemaker’s thoughts on BC Vintage 2018 – Take 2

Singletree Winery
November 28, 2018November 29, 2018 Julian

Singletree Winery Captures Tourism Excellence Award

The Chase Wine Pinot Noir
November 19, 2018April 5, 2019 Julian

Winemaker’s Thoughts on BC Harvest 2018

Hidden Chapel Winery
November 9, 2018December 8, 2024 Julian

Hidden Chapel Winery for Cabernet Sauvignon

2018 Bc Wine Trends
November 5, 2018May 14, 2026 Julian

2018 BC Wine Trends in Review

Red Bird Estate Winery
October 29, 2018December 18, 2024 Julian

Red Bird Estate Winery in the Kootenays

Prospect Winery
October 22, 2018October 9, 2025 Julian

Prospect Winery for Stags & Bears Cabernet Merlot

Time Winery
October 12, 2018November 19, 2018 Julian

Penticton’s TIME Winery Riesling Wins Top White Wine at 2018 Cornucopia

Unsworth Vineyards
October 12, 2018October 30, 2020 Julian

Unsworth Vineyards and Charme De L’Ile

Ribs and the works
October 12, 2018October 18, 2025 Julian

BC Merlot with Ribs for Thanksgiving #WinePW

Quail's Gate
October 5, 2018October 9, 2018 Julian

Touring West Kelowna Wineries on a Sunny Fall Day

Vintage 2017
October 4, 2018April 4, 2019 Julian

BC WINERIES EXCITED ABOUT SIZE AND QUALITY OF HARVEST 2018

BC Wine in Groceries
October 2, 2018July 19, 2024 Julian

BC Wines to lose Grocery Store exclusivity.

Black Hill Estate Winery
October 2, 2018April 4, 2019 Julian

Changing of the Guard at Black Hills Estate Winery

Stag's Hollow Winery
September 27, 2018September 27, 2018 Julian

Stag’s Hollow – A Top 10 Small BC Winery

BC Wine Trends
September 16, 2018September 24, 2018 Julian

BC Wine Trends Reader Survey

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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

#BCWine #OkanaganWine #HesterCreek #SouthOkanagan #BCWineTrends #DrinkBC #CanadianWine #WineLover #WhiteWine #PinotGris #PinotBlanc #Trebbiano #SauvignonBlanc #WineReview #ExploreBCWine
🍔🍷 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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