Wine Reviews
Off the Grid 2022 Goat Rodeo
Wine: Off the Grid 2022 Goat Rodeo Winery: Off the Grid Organic Winery Why drink it: Sometimes in life, it’s good to try wines that challenge the...
Haywire 2021 Pinot Gris (Switchback Vineyard)
Wine: Haywire 2021 Pinot Gris (Switchback Vineyard) Winery: Okanagan Crush Pad, Haywire Why drink it: This spring, Haywire has launched a free new program just...
Foolish Wine Co., 2020 Hooligan Meritage
Wine: Foolish Wine Co., 2020 Hooligan Meritage Winery: Foolish Wine Co. Why drink it: Mike and Melissa Coghill’s family started Yellow Dog Brewing in Port...
Black Hills Estate Winery Sparkling Brut
Wine: Black Hills Estate Winery Sparkling Brut Winery: Black Hills Estate Winery Why drink it: Winemaker Ross Wise picked the best Chardonnay (the predominant...
Noble Ridge 2019 Reserve Pinot Noir
Wine: Noble Ridge 2019 Reserve Pinot Noir Winery: Noble Ridge Vineyard and Winery Why drink it: Jim and Leslie D'Andrea started Noble Ridge in Okanagan...
Rigour and Whimsy 2022 Bifrost
Wine: Rigour and Whimsy 2022 Bifrost Winery: Rigour and Whimsy Why drink it: This may be one of the most unique B.C. wines I’ve ever had. Made from Pinot...
Steller’s Jay 2018 Method Classique Mountain Jay Brut
Wine: Steller’s Jay 2018 Method Classique Mountain Jay Brut Winery: Sumac Ridge Estate Winery Why drink it: Made in the same method as Champagne in...
Meyer Family Vineyards Chardonnay
Wine: Meyer Family Vineyards Chardonnay Winery: Meyer Family Vineyards Why drink it: Choosing a favourite Meyer Chardonnay is a bit like choosing a favourite...
Haywire 2021 Lunar Red
Wine: Haywire 2021 Lunar Red Winery: Haywire Winery Why drink it: A limited-release wine from Summerland’s Haywire Winery, this red blend — Cabernet...
Vanessa Vineyard 2022 V Series
Wine: Vanessa Vineyard 2022 V Series Winery: Vanessa Vineyard Why drink it: A lovely white blend from winemaker Howard Soon and his team at Vanessa Vineyard,...
2021 Queue is a dramatic, rich, full-bodied and flavourful blended wine
Wine: Quails’ Gate 2021 Queue Winery: Quails’ Gate Estate Vineyard Why drink it: Queue is a new addition to the Quails’ Gate lineup and is...
Time Family of Wines Evolve Pink Effervescence
Wine: Evolve Pink Effervescence Winery: Time Family of Wines, Evolve Cellars Why drink it: Winemaker Lynzee Schatz started her career at Summerhill Pyramid...
Jackson-Triggs, Okanagan Estate 2021 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon
Wine: Jackson-Triggs, Okanagan Estate 2021 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon Winery: Jackson-Triggs Estate Wines Why drink it: This classic OK Cab Sauv is just what...
Celebrate the season with sweet wines
Wine: Rara Avis Winery: Kalala Organic Estate Winery Why drink it? Rara Avis means “rare bird” in Latin, and the wine is definitely that, a fruit...
A bottle of bubbly for the holidays
I will drink sparkling wine at every opportunity, and luckily for me, many Okanagan Valley wineries offer beautiful examples at a variety of prices. You...
Winter whites ready for the holiday wine sipper
White wine in winter is a wonderful thing. Here are five winter whites that are ideal for holiday sipping, and they’ll transition us into 2024, too. ...
Eight great red wines for the holidays
As we start to gear up for the holidays, entertaining and gift-giving may be on your mind. And what a better way to celebrate this time of year then with a...
The Hatch 2020 Portmanteau of Merit and Heritage
Wine: The Hatch 2020 Portmanteau of Merit and Heritage Winery: The Hatch Why drink it: When was the last time you laughed when you bought a wine? Or drank it?...
Sandhill Wines 2020 Method Traditionelle Blanc de Blancs
Wine: Sandhill Wines 2020 Method Traditionelle Blanc de Blancs Winery: Sandhill Wines Why drink it: This sparkling wine is made in the traditional method, which...
Bella Wines 2018 Blanc de Blanc Reserve
Wine: Bella Wines 2018 Blanc de Blanc Reserve Winery: Bella Wines Why drink it? Located in Naramata, Bella Wines is BC’s first winery fully dedicated to...