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 Erin Wills | Sep 10, 2017 | Contributor Post, Wine
It’s September, and I know everyone is all pumpkin spice this and that. However, I’m over here clinging to summer with the perfect rosés for that Summer to Fall transition! Let’s Talk About That Colour Rosé has boomed in popularity over the last few years, especially...
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 Erin Wills | Jun 23, 2017 | Contributor Post, Wine
I admit that moving from downtown Vancouver to the suburbs of Calgary was a HUGE change. We had lived in Vancouver for 8 years and wanted to buy a house, so off to Alberta it was. We were ready for the challenge, and it allowed us to scour the city for the best places...
