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Marionette Winery
February 7, 2018July 31, 2025 Julian

Marionette Winery on Salmon Arm’s Broadview Bench

Moon Curser
January 28, 2018November 9, 2018 Julian

Moon Curser Vineyards: Smugglers of Quirky Varietals in Osoyoos

Fashion Estates
September 25, 2017November 14, 2018 Julian

Fashion Estates Releases Gewürzt & Rosé 

Black Market
September 5, 2017August 18, 2021 Julian

Black Market Wine – 2017 New Releases

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

Noble Ridge Sparkles

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

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

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

Lunessence
December 31, 2016February 27, 2026 Julian

Hot Wine Trends for 2017

November 21, 2016April 16, 2019 Julian

BC Vintage 2016 Part 2

November 10, 2016July 19, 2024 Julian

BC Winemaker’s Thoughts on Vintage 2016

Deep Roots Winery
October 14, 2016October 9, 2019 Julian

Deep Roots’ Outstanding Syrah & Merlot

September 19, 2016December 5, 2025 Julian

Great Year for Camelot’s White Knight

September 2, 2016October 6, 2023 Julian

the hatch – Wine with an attitude!

Lunessence
September 1, 2016July 5, 2019 Julian

BC Rosé 2015: An Exceptional Year for Value

Grizzli Wine
August 9, 2016October 23, 2019 Julian

Grizzli Winery for Ice Wine

July 31, 2016August 18, 2021 Julian

BC Wine in Grocery Stores – August 2016

March 24, 2016November 25, 2018 Julian

Grizzli Winery opened the summer of 2016

Spearhead Winery
November 29, 2015February 25, 2022 Julian

SpearHead Winery for Pinot Noir

Mt Boucherie Winery
October 17, 2015January 29, 2022 Julian

West Kelowna Gem – Mt. Boucherie Family Estate Winery

October 15, 2015February 25, 2022 Julian

Why Chinese buyers are pouring into the BC Okanagan vineyards

Nagging Doubt Winery
October 4, 2015December 10, 2018 Julian

Nagging Doubt and the Pull of Wine

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🥂 Old Vines. Fine Bubbles. A Sparkling 93 Points! 🥂 Old Vines. Fine Bubbles. A Sparkling 93 Points!

🍾 @hestercreekwinery Old Vine Brut 2022 showcases the elegance of 100% estate-grown Pinot Blanc from the Golden Mile Bench.

Crafted using the traditional method and aged 24 months on lees, this beautiful Blanc de Blancs delivers enticing aromas of lemon zest, toasted brioche and delicate spice.

🍏 Rich flavours of green apple, ripe pear and fresh biscuits, with lively bubbles, a creamy mouthfeel and a beautifully balanced, lingering finish.

A sparkling wine worth celebrating — and one that promises to age gracefully!

⭐ 93 Points | $39.99

🦪 Perfect with smoked mussels, seafood canapés or creamy Havarti.

🇨🇦 Celebrate with BC bubbles!

🔗 Full review at BCWineTrends.com

@hestercreekwine

#HesterCreek #OldVineBrut #BCSparklingWine #GoldenMileBench #BlancDeBlancs #PinotBlanc #BCWine #BCWineTrends #TraditionalMethod #CelebrateBCWine
🍷🍝 Lasagna night calls for a red with Character! 🍷🍝 Lasagna night calls for a red with Character!

Hester Creek Character Red 2025 is a delicious match for hearty homemade lasagna.

This South Okanagan five-variety blend brings together Petit Verdot, Malbec, Syrah, Cabernet Franc and Hester Creek's distinctive Italian Merlot.

🫐 Aromas of blueberry, vanilla and cloves lead to rich flavours of black cherry, blackberry and dark chocolate. Full-bodied, with smooth tannins and a long, satisfying finish.

The juicy fruit and gentle spice pair beautifully with layers of pasta, rich tomato sauce and melted cheese. 😋

⭐ 91 Points | BCWineTrends

🍷 @hestercreekwinery 

#BCWine #HesterCreek #CharacterRed #BCWineTrends #OkanaganWine #WineAndFood #LasagnaNight #CanadianWine
🍷🥩 Monte Creek Living Land Pinot Noir 2025 & Grass 🍷🥩 Monte Creek Living Land Pinot Noir 2025 & Grass-Fed NY Strip Steak!

A delicious pairing of Similkameen Pinot Noir and a juicy, grass-fed New York strip steak!

🍇 100% Similkameen Valley | Organic | $29.99

This youthful Pinot Noir opens with enticing aromas of ripe red cherry and fresh raspberry. Juicy cherry flavours mingle with delicate baking spice and subtle graphite minerality. Silky tannins and a refreshing, elegant finish make this a lovely food-friendly red.

A little decanting brings out its developing character.

⭐ 91+ Points — BCWineTrends

A beautifully balanced Pinot Noir that stood up surprisingly well to the rich, savoury flavours of the steak. Cheers! 🍷

#MonteCreekWinery #BCWine #BCPinotNoir #SimilkameenValley #OrganicWine #PinotNoir #SteakAndWine #WinePairing #BCWineTrends #DrinkLocal 
@montecreekwinery @josephinenhutte
🍂🍷 Five fresh arrivals from Hester Creek for autum 🍂🍷 Five fresh arrivals from Hester Creek for autumn tables and holiday gatherings!

2025 Character Red
Petit Verdot, Malbec, Syrah, Cabernet Franc and Hester Creek’s distinctive Italian Merlot come together with aromas of white pepper, blueberry and clove. Ripe blackberry and vanilla fill the lush palate—a versatile red for comforting fall meals.

2025 Select Vineyards Merlot
Vanilla bean, cocoa and roasted fennel and thyme introduce flavours of blackberry, mulberry and dark chocolate. Polished tannins and a lingering finish make this an inviting choice for pizza night or roasted root vegetables.

2025 Select Vineyards Cabernet Merlot
Cabernet Franc leads this blend, supported by Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. Italian plum, ripe cherry, earthy sage and espresso notes suggest a delicious match with braised lamb shanks or aged cheddar.

2025 Chardonnay
Toasted pecan and warm caramel aromas lead to bright citrus, a creamy mid-palate and crème brûlée notes. Pour alongside fettuccine carbonara or a velvety bowl of squash soup. 🥣

2022 Old Vine Brut
Made from estate-grown old-vine Pinot Blanc, this traditional-method sparkling wine spent 24 months en tirage. Fine bubbles, toasted brioche and lemon zest bring a festive touch to the table. 🥂

These descriptions come from the winery’s release notes, our tasting impressions and full article will follow!

@hestercreekwinery 

#BCWine #HesterCreek #OkanaganWine #GoldenMileBench #WineTasting #SupportLocal
🍇 Promising fruit. Painful losses. One complicated 🍇 Promising fruit. Painful losses. One complicated BC vintage.

Our 2026 BC wine harvest report brings together firsthand accounts from 13 wineries across the Okanagan, Shuswap, Fraser Valley and Vancouver Island.

These harvest photos capture the people and work behind the wines. Some wineries lost entire estate crops, while others report exceptional fruit and promising young wines.

Thank you to everyone who shared their stories and photos during such a busy season. 🍷 Keep supporting BC wines and the people who make them.

👉 Read the full report—link in bio.

#BCWine #BCHarvest2026 #BCWineries #OkanaganWine #SupportLocal #SummerlandStrong

@lightningrockwinery @dirtylaundrywinery @lafrenzwinery @blackmarketwineco @nobleridgewinery @township7 @timewines @winemakers_cut @vasantiwines @hestercreekwinery @drinkriverstone @sunnybraewinery @bluegrousewines
🍷🥣 Grüner Veltliner & Roasted Butternut Squash Sou 🍷🥣 Grüner Veltliner & Roasted Butternut Squash Soup — Yummy!

What a delicious pairing! 😋

@montecreekwinery Living Land Grüner Veltliner 2025 from the Similkameen Valley is a delightful match for creamy roasted butternut squash soup.

This organically grown Austrian-style white offers inviting aromas of apple, peach and citrus with a delicate hint of white pepper. 🍏🍑

On the palate, vibrant lemon-lime zest, stone fruit and white grapefruit mingle with stony minerality and refreshing acidity. 90 Points ⭐

🥣 Why the pairing works: The wine's bright acidity cuts through the soup's creamy richness, while its subtle white pepper and mineral notes beautifully complement the sweet, roasted squash.

🇨🇦 BC Organic | Similkameen Valley
💰 $26.99 | ⭐ 90 Points

Another delicious discovery from Monte Creek Winery!

#MonteCreekWinery #GrunerVeltliner #BCWine #SimilkameenValley #OrganicWine #WinePairing #ButternutSquashSoup #BCWineTrends #ExploreBCWine #CanadianWine
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🥂 Old Vines. Fine Bubbles. A Sparkling 93 Points! 🥂 Old Vines. Fine Bubbles. A Sparkling 93 Points!

🍾 @hestercreekwinery Old Vine Brut 2022 showcases the elegance of 100% estate-grown Pinot Blanc from the Golden Mile Bench.

Crafted using the traditional method and aged 24 months on lees, this beautiful Blanc de Blancs delivers enticing aromas of lemon zest, toasted brioche and delicate spice.

🍏 Rich flavours of green apple, ripe pear and fresh biscuits, with lively bubbles, a creamy mouthfeel and a beautifully balanced, lingering finish.

A sparkling wine worth celebrating — and one that promises to age gracefully!

⭐ 93 Points | $39.99

🦪 Perfect with smoked mussels, seafood canapés or creamy Havarti.

🇨🇦 Celebrate with BC bubbles!

🔗 Full review at BCWineTrends.com

@hestercreekwine

#HesterCreek #OldVineBrut #BCSparklingWine #GoldenMileBench #BlancDeBlancs #PinotBlanc #BCWine #BCWineTrends #TraditionalMethod #CelebrateBCWine
🍷🍝 Lasagna night calls for a red with Character! 🍷🍝 Lasagna night calls for a red with Character!

Hester Creek Character Red 2025 is a delicious match for hearty homemade lasagna.

This South Okanagan five-variety blend brings together Petit Verdot, Malbec, Syrah, Cabernet Franc and Hester Creek's distinctive Italian Merlot.

🫐 Aromas of blueberry, vanilla and cloves lead to rich flavours of black cherry, blackberry and dark chocolate. Full-bodied, with smooth tannins and a long, satisfying finish.

The juicy fruit and gentle spice pair beautifully with layers of pasta, rich tomato sauce and melted cheese. 😋

⭐ 91 Points | BCWineTrends

🍷 @hestercreekwinery 

#BCWine #HesterCreek #CharacterRed #BCWineTrends #OkanaganWine #WineAndFood #LasagnaNight #CanadianWine
🍷🥩 Monte Creek Living Land Pinot Noir 2025 & Grass 🍷🥩 Monte Creek Living Land Pinot Noir 2025 & Grass-Fed NY Strip Steak!

A delicious pairing of Similkameen Pinot Noir and a juicy, grass-fed New York strip steak!

🍇 100% Similkameen Valley | Organic | $29.99

This youthful Pinot Noir opens with enticing aromas of ripe red cherry and fresh raspberry. Juicy cherry flavours mingle with delicate baking spice and subtle graphite minerality. Silky tannins and a refreshing, elegant finish make this a lovely food-friendly red.

A little decanting brings out its developing character.

⭐ 91+ Points — BCWineTrends

A beautifully balanced Pinot Noir that stood up surprisingly well to the rich, savoury flavours of the steak. Cheers! 🍷

#MonteCreekWinery #BCWine #BCPinotNoir #SimilkameenValley #OrganicWine #PinotNoir #SteakAndWine #WinePairing #BCWineTrends #DrinkLocal 
@montecreekwinery @josephinenhutte
🍂🍷 Five fresh arrivals from Hester Creek for autum 🍂🍷 Five fresh arrivals from Hester Creek for autumn tables and holiday gatherings!

2025 Character Red
Petit Verdot, Malbec, Syrah, Cabernet Franc and Hester Creek’s distinctive Italian Merlot come together with aromas of white pepper, blueberry and clove. Ripe blackberry and vanilla fill the lush palate—a versatile red for comforting fall meals.

2025 Select Vineyards Merlot
Vanilla bean, cocoa and roasted fennel and thyme introduce flavours of blackberry, mulberry and dark chocolate. Polished tannins and a lingering finish make this an inviting choice for pizza night or roasted root vegetables.

2025 Select Vineyards Cabernet Merlot
Cabernet Franc leads this blend, supported by Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. Italian plum, ripe cherry, earthy sage and espresso notes suggest a delicious match with braised lamb shanks or aged cheddar.

2025 Chardonnay
Toasted pecan and warm caramel aromas lead to bright citrus, a creamy mid-palate and crème brûlée notes. Pour alongside fettuccine carbonara or a velvety bowl of squash soup. 🥣

2022 Old Vine Brut
Made from estate-grown old-vine Pinot Blanc, this traditional-method sparkling wine spent 24 months en tirage. Fine bubbles, toasted brioche and lemon zest bring a festive touch to the table. 🥂

These descriptions come from the winery’s release notes, our tasting impressions and full article will follow!

@hestercreekwinery 

#BCWine #HesterCreek #OkanaganWine #GoldenMileBench #WineTasting #SupportLocal
🍇 Promising fruit. Painful losses. One complicated 🍇 Promising fruit. Painful losses. One complicated BC vintage.

Our 2026 BC wine harvest report brings together firsthand accounts from 13 wineries across the Okanagan, Shuswap, Fraser Valley and Vancouver Island.

These harvest photos capture the people and work behind the wines. Some wineries lost entire estate crops, while others report exceptional fruit and promising young wines.

Thank you to everyone who shared their stories and photos during such a busy season. 🍷 Keep supporting BC wines and the people who make them.

👉 Read the full report—link in bio.

#BCWine #BCHarvest2026 #BCWineries #OkanaganWine #SupportLocal #SummerlandStrong

@lightningrockwinery @dirtylaundrywinery @lafrenzwinery @blackmarketwineco @nobleridgewinery @township7 @timewines @winemakers_cut @vasantiwines @hestercreekwinery @drinkriverstone @sunnybraewinery @bluegrousewines
🍷🥣 Grüner Veltliner & Roasted Butternut Squash Sou 🍷🥣 Grüner Veltliner & Roasted Butternut Squash Soup — Yummy!

What a delicious pairing! 😋

@montecreekwinery Living Land Grüner Veltliner 2025 from the Similkameen Valley is a delightful match for creamy roasted butternut squash soup.

This organically grown Austrian-style white offers inviting aromas of apple, peach and citrus with a delicate hint of white pepper. 🍏🍑

On the palate, vibrant lemon-lime zest, stone fruit and white grapefruit mingle with stony minerality and refreshing acidity. 90 Points ⭐

🥣 Why the pairing works: The wine's bright acidity cuts through the soup's creamy richness, while its subtle white pepper and mineral notes beautifully complement the sweet, roasted squash.

🇨🇦 BC Organic | Similkameen Valley
💰 $26.99 | ⭐ 90 Points

Another delicious discovery from Monte Creek Winery!

#MonteCreekWinery #GrunerVeltliner #BCWine #SimilkameenValley #OrganicWine #WinePairing #ButternutSquashSoup #BCWineTrends #ExploreBCWine #CanadianWine
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