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BC Fruit Wine
July 17, 2017October 30, 2025 Julian

Award-Winning BC Fruit Wines to buy

Noble Ridge Vineyard
July 10, 2017July 13, 2020 Julian

Noble Ridge Sparkles

Lunessence Wine
July 3, 2017July 5, 2019 Julian

Rosé Gold at the ACWC

Dirty Laundry Winery
June 7, 2017July 17, 2021 Julian

Dirty Laundry for Lunch on the Patio

Lunessence
May 31, 2017July 23, 2019 Julian

Lunessence Winery & Vineyard’s 2017 New Releases

Ancient Hill Winery
May 27, 2017March 1, 2021 Julian

Ancient Hill for Baco Noir and Jazz

Sagewood
May 10, 2017February 18, 2025 Julian

Garagiste North Vancouver 2017

Bordertown
April 12, 2017November 16, 2019 Julian

Bordertown and the Living Desert

Monte Creek Ranch
April 9, 2017October 30, 2025 Julian

Monte Creek Ranch 2017 New Releases

Sperling Vineyard
April 4, 2017April 4, 2019 Julian

Sperling Vineyards and Amber Pinot Gris

Quidni
March 20, 2017April 16, 2019 Julian

Why Not Quidni Estate Wine?

Backyard Wine
March 20, 2017January 4, 2020 Julian

Backyard Vineyards and Nosey Neighbour Red

Spain Wine
March 2, 2017January 11, 2022 Julian

Spain and Vintage 2016

Wild Goose Vineyards
March 2, 2017April 11, 2022 Julian

Wild Goose and Mystic River Pinot Blanc

50th Parallel Winery
February 25, 2017November 14, 2018 Julian

50th Parallel Estate for Unparalleled Pinot Noir

Harper's Trail
February 18, 2017October 6, 2023 Julian

Harper’s Trail – Kamloops first winery

Maverick Winery
February 13, 2017January 6, 2025 Julian

Maverick for Sparkling Ella Fridays

Privato
February 5, 2017February 27, 2026 Julian

Privato a Hidden Gem in Kamloops

2018 wine trends
January 22, 2017August 2, 2020 Julian

Black Hills – a Unique Wine Experience

Nagging Doubt Wine
January 5, 2017April 4, 2019 Julian

Barrel Tasting at Nagging Doubt

Lunessence
December 31, 2016February 27, 2026 Julian

Hot Wine Trends for 2017

BC Wine Trends
December 23, 2016June 8, 2019 Julian

2016 Wine Trends in Review

BC Wine Trends
December 14, 2016June 8, 2019 Julian

Seven BC Wines for the Holidays

Arrowleaf Cellars
December 4, 2016April 4, 2019 Julian

Holiday Weekend at the Lake Country Wineries

November 21, 2016April 16, 2019 Julian

BC Vintage 2016 Part 2

November 15, 2016October 3, 2018 Julian

Trading Partners object to BC VQA Wines in Grocery Stores

November 10, 2016July 19, 2024 Julian

BC Winemaker’s Thoughts on Vintage 2016

Marichel
November 6, 2016March 11, 2022 Julian

Marichel for Rhône style wines

Moraine
October 25, 2016July 20, 2021 Julian

Crush on Moraine

Tightrope Winery
October 19, 2016June 26, 2025 Julian

Syrah on a Tightrope

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🌸 @drinkriverstone Rosé + Gone Crackers = a very g 🌸 @drinkriverstone Rosé + Gone Crackers = a very good afternoon. Tasting through a lineup of River Stone Estate Winery rosés — bright fruit, lively acidity, and the kind of freshness that makes BC rosé so easy to enjoy with food. Highlights from the lineup: 🍓 2024 Good Neighbours Malbec Rosé – rhubarb, strawberry, Bing cherry 🍒 2024 Good Neighbours Sparkling White Merlot – white raspberry, Rainier cherry, strawberry 🍉 2023 Cabernet Franc Rosé – strawberry, watermelon, mineral edge (90 pts Tony Aspler) ✨ 2023 Sparkling Cabernet Franc Rosé – strawberry, raspberry, rose petals, fine bubbles Crisp. Fresh. Summer-ready. And yes… the @gonecrackers disappeared quickly. #BCWine #BCWineTrends #DrinkBC #CanadianWine #RoseWine #WineLover #VancouverWine #VanWine #YVRWine #VancouverFoodie #VancouverEats #YVRFoodie
Ancient Hill Baco Noir 2019 ($26) – 92 Points The Ancient Hill Baco Noir 2019 ($26) – 92 Points There’s something deeply satisfying about pairing BC Baco Noir with a perfectly cooked medium-rare sirloin tip roast 🥩🔥 — and this bottle absolutely delivered. In the glass, it pours a bold, inky red that hints at the richness to come. The nose bursts with ripe black cherry, dark plum, warm baking spice, chocolate, vanilla and a subtle touch of butterscotch. On the palate? Soft yet powerful. Lush. Velvety. Structured. The fruit intensity wraps beautifully around medium-rare beef, while the refined spice and gentle tannins cut cleanly through the lean sirloin. As the wine has aged, it’s really come into its own — showing more polish, integration, and harmony than ever. BC Baco Noir doesn’t always get the spotlight… but bottles like this remind you why it should. 🇨🇦🍷 At $26, this is serious value for a cellar-worthy BC red. #BCWine #BCWineTrends #OkanaganWine #AncientHill #BacoNoir #DrinkLocalBC #KelownaWine #CanadianWine #WineAndFood #BeefAndWine #SupportLocalWinery
✨ Late Disgorged. Long on lees. Pure BC finesse. ✨ ✨ Late Disgorged. Long on lees. Pure BC finesse. ✨ 🍾 Township 7 seven stars SIRIUS Late Disgorged 2017 – $79.97 93 Points 72 months en tirage. Six full years building texture, depth, and complexity in bottle. 🥐 Deep brioche & warm pastry 🍏 Baked apple, pear & lemon peel 🌰 Almond cream, honeycomb ✨ Silky mousse, seamless acidity Elegant, savoury, beautifully matured — classic LD finesse. 📈 BC sparkling wine is now the fastest-growing wine category in the province. ~15% CAGR in a flat overall market. While other segments tread water, BC bubbles keep climbing. This is why. 🍾🇨🇦 Have you tried a Late Disgorged BC sparkler yet? #BCWine #BCSparkling #Township7 #SevenStars #OkanaganWine #TraditionalMethod #LateDisgorged #DrinkLocalBC #SupportBCWineries #CanadianWine #WineCollector #VancouverWine #VancouverFoodie #VancouverEats #YVRWine #VancouverBC #VancouverLife #WestCoastWine #VancityWine #YVREats 🍾✨
🥂 BC Sparkling Is Booming — and Here’s Why 🇨🇦✨ BC 🥂 BC Sparkling Is Booming — and Here’s Why 🇨🇦✨ BC’s sparkling wine category has been growing at roughly 15% annually, one of the strongest-performing segments in the province. 📈 New dedicated sparkling houses like @evolvesparkling are a big reason why. Focused production. Extended lees aging. Thoughtful dosage. Real commitment to bubbles, not just a side project. Here are three that show why BC sparkling momentum is real: 🌸 Rosé Brut 2018 – 92 pts 5 years on lees. Fine, creamy mousse. 🍓 Strawberry, red cherry & brioche Crisp acidity with a vibrant, dry finish. Perfect with smoked salmon, beet & goat cheese, or even strawberry shortcake. 🍾 Brut Nature 2018 – 93 pts 🏆 Best Sparkling Wine of the Year (Double Gold – All Canadian Wine Championships) Bone-dry (1.5 g/L RS). Brioche, toasted hazelnut, lemon curd & white flowers. Layered, structured, beautifully balanced. Ideal with roast duck, mushroom risotto, or creamy brie. ✨ Brut Première 2020 – 92 pts 3+ years on lees. 🍋 Orange blossom, candied lemon peel, red apple & subtle toast. Refined mousse and built to age 7–10 years. Elegant enough for celebrations, versatile enough for any night of the week. These aren’t “good for BC” sparklers. They’re simply good, period. The sparkling category is expanding because producers like Evolve are investing in quality, patience, and technique — and consumers are responding. Support BC. Drink local. Celebrate often. 🥂🇨🇦 #BCWine #BCSparkling #OkanaganWine #DrinkLocalBC #CanadianWine #VancouverWine #YVRWine #VancouverFoodie #VancouverEats #VanFoodie #YVRFood #SparklingWine #TraditionalMethod #WineLovers #WineGram #BubblesTime #CelebrateWithWine #EvolveSparklingHouse #TimeFamilyOfWines #SupportBCWineries
Cooler vintages often reveal the true elegance of Cooler vintages often reveal the true elegance of Syrah, and this bottle from @orofino_winery is a beautiful reminder why the Similkameen Valley continues to impress. Grown on a single high-elevation site above the river in Keremeos, this Syrah was fermented with wild yeast, aged 16 months in French oak (just 10% new), then bottled unfiltered and unfined. The result? A fabulous, elegant expression of place. 🌸 Aromas of violet, black plum and blackberry 🌶 A hint of pepper and earthy undertones 🍷 Medium-bodied with bright acidity and smooth, integrated tannins 🪵 Notes of red and black fruit, pepper, cedar and minerality on a medium-length finish Refined. Balanced. Quietly powerful. 93 Points Similkameen Syrah continues to carve out its own identity: cooler, structured, and age-worthy. Have you opened a BC Syrah lately? Vancouver Hashtags #VancouverWine #VancouverFoodie #VanFoodie #YVRWine #VancouverEats #WineLoversVancouver #YVRFood #WineInVancouver #BCWine #SimilkameenValley #SyrahLovers #InternationalSyrahDay #ExploreBC #DrinkLocalBC #BCWineTrends
Last night we celebrated Judy’s birthday at Journe Last night we celebrated Judy’s birthday at Journey Restaurant inside the stunning new @azhadivineyards in Lake Country, and what an extraordinary evening it was. ✨ Azhadi feels less like a winery and more like a cultural landmark. Inspired by Tehran’s iconic Freedom Tower, the four-storey structure rises with both Western elegance and Eastern soul, crowned by a 19.5-metre observation tower and traditional wind catcher, a tribute to 2,500 years of Persian heritage. Nev graciously guided us through the property, sharing the story behind Azhadi’s vision. Highlights included an extraordinary collection of Persian rugs, works by Thomas Kinkade, Canada’s Group of Seven, and the striking Golden Griffin. At one point we even crossed paths with Julian Bontorin, who graciously poured us a taste of the mysterious Griffin, a fittingly bold red wine for such a dramatic setting. At the heart of Azhadi is Journey Restaurant, where Executive Chef Alain Léger and his team delivered cuisine as refined as the architecture. For me, the standout was the kebab from the Josper Grill, flame-kissed, aromatic, and deeply satisfying. Judy’s tamarind-glazed lingcod with turmeric and roasted cauliflower carried subtle Persian spice notes, and the evening closed beautifully with crème brûlée. A night of art, architecture, heritage, and cuisine, where "Persia meets the Okanagan". 📸 Photo highlights: • Azhadi exterior & grand entrance • Interior details & Persian rugs • Golden Griffin artwork • Lakeside dining room views • Heirloom tomato carpaccio • Josper Grill in action • Signature kebabs • Tamarind glazed lingcod • Crème brûlée #AzhadiVineyards #JourneyRestaurant #LakeCountryBC #BCWineTrends #OkanaganWine #PersianHeritage #WineryDining #CelebrateInStyle
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