APVSA Tropical Summer Wine Tour The Association for the Promotion of Wines and Spirits launched its Tropical Summer Wine Tour here in Vancouver this past week at the Sutton Place Hotel. The tour will make stops in 18 cities across North America, from Mexico City to Montreal, with an additional stop in Honolulu. APVSA boasts ... Read more
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Nestled in Vancouver Island’s Cowichan Valley, Blue Grouse Estate Winery is one of BC’s oldest wineries and among the pioneers of modern Island winemaking. Viticulturist John Harper planted an experimental vineyard on the property in 1977, trialling more than 150 grape varieties, some of which are still in production today. The Kiltz family purchased the ... Read more
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Hi, I’m Kim, a passionate lover of wine, food, and any experience that brings the two together! In this weekly blog post, I share my thoughts on a wine that I’ve recently purchased from one of our local independent wine merchants. If you’d like to know more about me, I’ve included a brief bio following ... Read more
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Chardonnay Day, celebrated on Thursday, 21 May 2026, is the perfect excuse to raise a glass to the granddaddy (or grand-mammy, if you prefer) of all FAT bastard’s – their Chardonnay. A wine that doesn’t do shy or subtle, but rather smooth, generous, and unapologetically flavourful. With grapes harvested in the cool early hours and [...]
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LITTLE ENGINE WINES OPENS VINEYARD TERRACE FOR THE 2026 SEASON A New Evening Lakeside Lounge Experience Debuts on the Naramata Bench Little Engine Wines has officially opened its Vineyard Terrace for the season, introducing a new evening lounge experience where the lake, the vines, and golden hour come together on the Naramata Bench. The Vineyard ... Read more
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Hi, I’m Kim, a passionate lover of wine, food, and any experience that brings the two together! In this weekly blog post, I share my thoughts on a wine that I’ve recently purchased from one of our local independent wine merchants. If you’d like to know more about me, I’ve included a brief bio following ... Read more
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As America’s first American Viticultural Area (AVA), Napa Valley has been celebrated around the world for its wine for generations. This beloved region first made it big on the world stage after its wineries swept up numerous awards at the Judgement of Paris wine tasting of 1976 and has drawn in wine lovers from around the world ever since. While bold Cabernet Sauvignon and crisp Chardonnay are…
Crémant de Bourgogne Crémant de Bourgogne is easier to understand when it is treated as one of Burgundy’s wine categories rather than as a secondary alternative to more famous sparkling regions. It is made by the traditional method, and it shares Chardonnay and Pinot Noir with Champagne, but those facts do not tell the reader ... Read more
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Kim Uncorked: Welcome to my weekly wine recommendation. Hi, I’m Kim, a passionate lover of wine, food, and any experience that brings the two together! In this weekly blog post, I share my thoughts on a wine that I’ve recently purchased from one of our local independent wine merchants. If you’d like to know more ... Read more
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This episode of Wine 101 is brought to you by Meiomi. Meiomi Pinot Noir is one of the best-selling wines in America for a reason. It’s smooth, rich, and incredibly easy to enjoy, whether you’re celebrating with friends or enjoying a glass at the end of the day. Made in California, Meiomi is both deeply flavorful and expertly created — making it the perfect finish for big moments and everyday…
In the world of fine wine — or really the world of wine in general — Burgundy is king. In recent years, wine lists have basically become “Burgundy” and “every other region,” and it doesn’t appear as if anything, not even a bad vintage, will ever be enough to tarnish the illustrious region’s reputation. Part of what has made Burgundy so untouchable is the quality of its ancient limestone soils,…
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Azhadi Vineyards brings wine, food and Persian culture to the Kelowna wine scene Quality craftsmanship and warm hospitality are cornerstones of family-run winery The much-anticipated Azhadi Vineyards has opened its multi-level gravity flow winery, welcoming guests for a food, wine and cultural experience like no other in the Okanagan. Featuring exquisite wines, a year-round restaurant ... Read…
Earlier this week I conducted a wine tasting of four lovely wines from Blue Grouse. This was a private wine tasting with friends. All totalled there were about twenty wine loving friends gathered in our condo building’s lounge. It was the ideal spot to sit, enjoy the wines and socialize. Our lounge was just big ... Read more
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Some grape and region combinations work so well that, together, the two become an unofficial title. California Chardonnay is one such case. But how did Chardonnay from the New World state become so revered? Rombauer Vineyards is largely to thank. Koerner and Joan Rombauer — two native Californians — established Rombauer Vineyards in 1980. The married couple’s first foray into the Napa wine…
Even casual wine drinkers know the name Burgundy: The rightfully famous region produces world-class expressions of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Beyond tasting the area’s starchild grapes, the best way to understand why drinkers are so obsessed with Burgundy is by sampling wines from a range of producers whose varying terroirs and preferences encapsulate the locale’s identity. Sure, Burgundy is…
Burgundy is a hallowed ground for the wine world. It’s a place of lore and legend, of DRC, Montrachet, endless “climats,” and a winemaking history formed when Romans still ruled. It’s the gold standard for wine drinkers, and the north star for Chardonnay and Pinot producers around the world. As such, Burgundian wine has never been cheap. But it used to be affordable and, importantly, accessible.…
When you picture a glass of wine, you’re likely to picture a glass of red. When you think of winemaking regions, Bordeaux and Burgundy — both predominantly known for their red wine — come to mind. And when drinkers are surveyed on their preferences, red comes out on top. The instinctual default to red wines makes sense: Many of the most prestigious estates are most known for their reds. But…