Wine Reviews

Township 7 2020 NBO, Blue Terrace Vineyard

Apr 14, 2024 / 4:00 am

Wine: Township 7 2020 NBO, Blue Terrace Vineyard Winery: Township 7 Why drink it: From Township 7’s Benchmark Series, this powerful Bordeaux blend is...

Nk’Mip Cellars 2021 Qwam Qwmt Chardonnay

Apr 7, 2024 / 4:00 am

Wine: Nk’Mip Cellars 2021 Qwam Qwmt Chardonnay Winery: Nk’Mip Cellars Why drink it: The name Qwam Qwmt translates as “achieving...

Stag’s Hollow 2022 Albarino

Mar 31, 2024 / 4:00 am

Wine: Stag’s Hollow 2022 Albarino Winery: Stag’s Hollow Winery Why drink it? Because it’s fun to drink and it’s made from grapes that...

Bench 1775 2022 Pinot Gris

Mar 24, 2024 / 4:00 am

Wine: Bench 1775 2022 Pinot Gris Winery: Bench 1775 Why drink it: Located on the Naramata Road, on the shore of Lake Okanagan, Bench 1775 has some of the...

Off the Grid 2022 Goat Rodeo

Mar 17, 2024 / 12:00 am

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)

Mar 10, 2024 / 4:00 am

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

Mar 3, 2024 / 4:00 am

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

Feb 25, 2024 / 4:00 am

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

Feb 18, 2024 / 4:00 am

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

Feb 11, 2024 / 4:00 am

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

Feb 4, 2024 / 4:00 am

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

Jan 28, 2024 / 4:00 am

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

Jan 21, 2024 / 4:00 am

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

Jan 14, 2024 / 4:00 am

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

Jan 7, 2024 / 4:00 am

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

Dec 31, 2023 / 4:00 am

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

Dec 24, 2023 / 4:00 am

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

Dec 17, 2023 / 4:00 am

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

Dec 10, 2023 / 4:00 am

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

Dec 3, 2023 / 4:00 am

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. ...