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Tag: Cabernet Franc

What are the characteristics of Cabernet Franc?

It is loved for aromas of violets, tobacco and green pepper and deep expressive flavours of tobacco, dark spice while maintaining supple tannins and dark berry flavours.

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BC Wine Pairings for the Holidays

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Vasanti Estate Winery – New Fall Releases

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A New Era at Adega on 45th

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Hester Creek Epic ’22 Series: A Bold New Chapter in BC Reds 🍇

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K Little Cabernet Franc and White Wines

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Monte Creek Living Land Wines

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Vasanti 2021/22 Reds: A Journey Through Bold Flavours

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River Stone Estate Winery releases 2023 Vintage and more

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Hester Creek Spring Releases

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Winemaker’s CUT Bohemian wines from 2020 Vintage

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Church and State Wines for the Holidays

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Vasanti Wines’ First Release

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Church & State 2019 Vintage Reds

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Five Hester Creek ’20 and ’21 Reds

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More vibrant 2022 Releases from Township 7

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Back Door Winery for DEALS

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Uppercase Winery in the District Wine Village

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Valley Commons in the District Wine Village

Kismet Wine
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Kismet for your Destiny with Fine Wine

Synchromesh Cab Franc
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Synchromesh powered by Riesling, Cabernet Franc is excellent too!

December 15, 2021December 30, 2022 Julian

5 Excellent Red Wines from Hester Creek

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Desert Hills Cactus Red Blend

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Clos du Soleil – Old World elegance … New World Edge!

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Church & State for Sophisticated Red Wines

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Hester Creek for Wine, Accommodation and Dining

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The Okanagan Valley’s Tinhorn Creek Vineyards & Miradoro Restaurant

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Nighthawk Vineyards on Green Lake

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Priest Creek Family Estate Vineyard in East Kelowna

Hugging Tree Wine
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Hugging Tree in the Similkameen Valley

December 11, 2020January 19, 2025 Julian

Seaside Pearl Farmgate for Petit Milo & Cabernet Franc

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🥂 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
Low & lighter is no longer niche — it’s a lifestyl Low & lighter is no longer niche — it’s a lifestyle shift. 🍷✨ From mindful drinking to weekday wellness, more people are choosing wines with lower alcohol — not because they have to, but because they want balance. Think lunch on the patio, a midweek glass, or a long dinner without the heavy finish. And BC wineries are paying attention. @winemakers_cut is one example of a local producer crafting lower-alcohol wines that still deliver freshness, texture, and serious character. These aren’t substitutes — they’re stylistic choices. Globally, low and non-alcoholic drinks are booming, but here in the Okanagan we’re seeing something more nuanced: wines picked earlier, brighter acidity, vibrant aromatics, and natural balance without pushing ripeness. It’s less about “cutting out” and more about “dialing in.” 🔗 Read the full article: https://bcwinetrends.com/2026/02/20/low-alcohol-non-alcohol-drinks-how-the-industry-is-expanding-the-category/ Would you reach for a 10–11% ABV wine on a Tuesday? 👇 #BCWine #OkanaganWine #MindfulDrinking #LowAlcoholWine #WinemakersCUT #BCWineTrends #OkanaganLifestyle #WineCulture #DrinkLocal
UNDICI marks a bold new chapter for @hestercreekwi UNDICI marks a bold new chapter for @hestercreekwinery, a Super Tuscan–inspired red led by Sangiovese and sourced from the hot, south Okanagan Vineyard 11 near Osoyoos. Expect layers of dark cherry, mocha, cola spice, and subtle vanilla, with polished tannins and vibrant acidity. Elegant, structured, and built for the table — with the warmth and intensity that Vineyard 11 delivers so consistently. #UNDICI #HesterCreek #BCWine #OkanaganWine #OsoyoosWine #VancouverWine #VancouverFoodie #VancouverEats #YVREats #VanFoodies #WineAndFood #PastaNight
🌴 Waikiki Night at PF Chang’s Island dinner in Wa 🌴 Waikiki Night at PF Chang’s Island dinner in Waikiki 🌺🍷 PF Chang’s lineup: 🥢 Crispy pork 🌶 Kung Pao 🍜 Pad Thai with shrimp 🐟 Miso-glazed salmon And in the glass? Mark West Pinot Noir 2024 (California). Why it worked: 🍒 Juicy cherry & raspberry handled the sweet-savory sauces 🌿 Soft spice played nicely with the wok heat 🪵 Subtle vanilla oak complemented the miso glaze ✨ Silky tannins + bright acidity cut through richness without overpowering the seafood Pinot Noir is one of the most versatile reds on a table like this. Low tannin means it won’t clash with soy or miso, and the freshness keeps everything balanced. Not every Waikiki night needs a Mai Tai… sometimes it’s Pinot with Pad Thai. #WaikikiEats #PinotNoir #MarkWest #WinePairing #IslandVibes #PFChangs #VacationWine #WineTravel @pfchangs @markwestwines
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