by Nicole MacKay | Apr 4, 2018 | Wine
Wines from Spain were under the spotlight early last month as a co-theme region at the Vancouver International Wine Festival. It was a chance to showcase old vintages, new labels, and a combination of the two. Many growers and winemakers are forging new paths while...
by Nicole MacKay | Mar 3, 2018 | Wine
My husband and I found ourselves with a small window of freedom on an uncharacteristically sunny and gorgeous day in February. We were heading home from Abbotsford along Zero Ave when I said, “Did you know Glass House Estate Winery is along this road?” Hubby said,...
by Nicole MacKay | Sep 18, 2017 | Wine
Monte Creek Ranch Winery is located in the Thompson Valley – just 10 minutes east of Kamloops city limits. It was started in 2009 by blueberry farmers looking for new viable land. The 1,200-acre ranch now includes 65 acres of vineyards on both sides of the Thompson...
by Nicole MacKay | Jun 27, 2017 | Wine
Our country has a lot to offer when it comes to iconic Canadian wines, from BC to Ontario and Nova Scotia – the varietals and styles are plenty. To help celebrate our country’s 150th birthday, I’ve compiled a favourites list of a few iconic Canadian...
by Nicole MacKay | Jun 4, 2017 | Wine
The Okanagan is a new wine region compared to the rest of the world. Yet it has accomplished much in just a few short decades, including establishing several iconic wineries. One of which is St Hubertus & Oak Bay. The past few decades have been enough time to...
