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TASTE MAGAZINE

Summer 2023
> Blanco Tequilas for Summertime Margaritas

Fall 2023
> Uncorking the Secrets to Great-Value Wine
> Back to Wine Basics

Winter 2022
> Affordable Wines to Spread Holiday Cheer

Spring 2022
> Zingy Vino: Exploring High Acidity Wines from Around the Globe

Summer 2022
> BC Sunshine in a Bottle

Fall 2022
> Affordable Wines to Start a Collection
> Spicy Wines are Here for Fall

Winter 2021
> BC Winter Whites

Spring 2021
> Sonoma County: The Road to Sustainability

Summer 2021
> Social Stars: Drinks that Rocked the Internet!

Fall 2021
> BC’s Regional Flagships
> All in the Family

Winter 2020
> Top Tier Cabs under $25

Summer 2020
> Takeout & Wine: Winning Pairings for an Evening In
> Toast to BC with Bubbles

Holiday 2020
> Gift With Confidence

Aug-Sept 2021
Shifting a Passion for Wine Into a Career (pg. 12-13)

July-Aug 2019
Balancing Motherhood With A Career in Wine (pg. 18-19)

Sept 2021
Wines Behind Bordeaux’s Region: About Entre-Deux-Mers

Fall 2020
Raising Foodies (pg. 22)

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Wine Reviews Pour-1

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March 2020
Best Restaurants 2020 – Allora Everyday Italian online or e-issue (page 43)

April 2020
Ethical Wines for Earth Day

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Fall 2020
Elegant Aperitifs for an Elevated Evening

Dec 2018 online
Elevate your holiday cocktails with Blackpool Spiced Rum

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Dec 2018 online
A Taste of Place through Zuccardi Wines

April 2020
Pizza Pairing Perfection (pg. 28-29)

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As easy-breezy summer transitions into cool and cr

As easy-breezy summer transitions into cool and crisp autumn, it’s time to swap out refreshing and tropical cocktails for ones more cozy and comforting. We’re talking more than pumpkin spice. Fall boasts a rich and eclectic flavor palate, offering a plethora of ingredients for crafting autumnal drinks. Whether you’re a seasoned mixologist or just curious to try something new, these 13 easy fall cocktails will tantalize your taste buds and help ease into the sweater weather season with style.

From spiced or earthy to smoky or velvety — here’s to changing leaves and comforting autumn libations.

To read the full article for SOMM TV, go to https://mag.sommtv.com/2023/09/easy-fall-cocktails/

Jalapeño Mango Marg from @basilmintkelowna 👌🏻🍹

House infused jalapeño tequila with house made mango puree, fresh lime juice and agave syrup.

We had such a good experience there during our trip in August, we ate there two nights in a row! 🍴

On a beautiful smoke-free day in the south Okanaga

On a beautiful smoke-free day in the south Okanagan this summer, we were fortunate to tour and taste our way through the Covert Farms property in Oliver, B.C. A hidden gem for wine lovers and their families, this place has everything from picnics and fire pits to farm animals and slip & slides.

The 650-acre regenerative farm and winery produces unique offerings like Sparkling Zinfandel (a personal fave), Amicitia (award-winning 6-grape red blend), and grand reserve skus galore.

As the season winds down, Covert Farms is offering 10% off of 4-bottle purchases (on-site only) until Oct 8.

Also, until Oct 8, it’s Fall Fun at the Farm, where guests can pick their own pumpkin in the Discovery Garden, soak up tunes during Live Music Sundays, meet the resident farm animals and play farm games. Smokies, hot dogs and s’mores are also available to cook up by the communal campfires. Cost is $10 for adults (a free bar tasting comes with your admission fee) and $5 for children ages 3 to 18 (pumpkins available at an additional cost). Reservations are recommended, but drop-ins are welcome.

Earlier this summer, @nullwines Sparkling Verdejo

As the summer season comes to a close and many win

As the summer season comes to a close and many wineries prepare for harvest, more than 400 active wildfires continue to burn in British Columbia, a handful of which the BC Wildfire Service designates ‘a potential threat to public safety’ in major cities, small towns and the vineyards in between.

Sparked on 15th August, the season’s most destructive wildfire – the McDougall Creek Fire – had the province’s wine industry on its knees. Spreading over 12,000 hectares (30,000 acres), it initially threatened wineries in West Kelowna. Amid the chaos, Quails’ Gate Winery prioritised safety and support. ‘When a fire of this scale and magnitude threatens your community, safety is the first order of business,’ said CEO Tony Stewart. After confirming team members were out of harm’s way, he added, ‘we mobilised our kitchen and operations teams and are incredibly proud to be preparing more than 600 meals a day for firefighters across five local stations.’

Less than two days after it began, gale-force winds saw the fast-moving burn jump the lake and continue spreading towards the Lake Country area, prompting further urgent evacuations and highlighting the pressing need for comprehensive strategies to address the escalating wildfire threat.

To read the full article for Decanter, go to https://www.decanter.com/wine/navigating-the-flames-british-columbia-wineries-response-to-the-growing-wildfire-threat-510144/