The Italian multinational introduces a first-of-its-kind tannin in terms of antioxidant, antiradical, metal chelating and antimicrobial properties. Enartis, part of the Esseco Group, operating in the global market of winemaking products, announces the launch of...
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Raise a glass and lend a helping hand: Sales of Nichol Vineyard 2019 Pinot Gris supports BC Hospitality Charity
The BC Hospitality Foundation (BCHF) is honoured to be the beneficiary of a new initiative by BC’s Nichol Vineyard and Winery. Starting immediately, the Naramata winery will donate $10 from the sale of every case of its 2019 Pinot Gris to the local charity. Nichol...
19 Bistro @ Fitz Opens this Spring at Fitzpatrick Family Vineyards
9 Okanagan Grill + Bar and Fitzpatrick Family Vineyards have come together to bring you 19 Bistro @ Fitz, opening May 1, 2021 for daily lunch and dinner service at Fitzpatrick Family Vineyards on the historic Greata Ranch property. These two local businesses have a...
Uncovering the science of Indigenous fermentation
Australian wine scientists are shedding scientific light on the processes underlying traditional practices of Australian Aboriginal people to produce fermented beverages. The scientists from the University of Adelaide and the Australian Wine Research Institute...
Township 7 Vineyards & Winery launches the seven stars club B.C. winery creates one of Canada’s only sparkling wine clubs
Township 7 Vineyards & Winery is thrilled to introduce the seven stars club, their limited edition sparkling wine collection for members. Over two decades ago, Township 7 was amongst the first wineries in B.C. to create a Méthod Champenoise wine...
Introducing the 2020 Half Corked Marathon Virtual Festival
Oliver Osoyoos Wine Country transitions its signature sold out event due to the pandemic; now featuring a multi-destination roadshow, virtual marathon and online wine experiences This month, Oliver Osoyoos Wine Country will launch a transformed version...
Hugging Tree Winery Moves Location
The Makepeace family, owners of Hugging Tree Winery, have made the move to the north end of the Similkameen Valley after purchasing two properties in late 2019. The new sites are two-kilometres apart along Upper Bench Road just east of Keremeos, B.C. “The sloping...
New wine producing region recognized on Vancouver Island
British Columbians shopping for a bottle of B.C. wine will see a new area recognized for their grape-growing and winemaking on the label - the Cowichan Valley. The Cowichan Valley is being recognized as a new sub-geographical indication (sub-GI), an official and...
Township 7 Vineyards & Winery Celebrates Two Decades of Excellence B.C. Winery helps establish new wine industry scholarship with the BCHF
Township 7 Vineyards & Winery is proud to announce their 20th anniversary. To celebrate their two decades of success, the winery collaborated with the BC Hospitality Foundation (BCHF) to establish a new British Columbia Wine Industry Scholarship & Education...
Exciting Changes for TIME Winery, Evolve Cellars, and McWatters Collection
Ron and Shelley Mayert take the reins as the new winery owners TIME Winery, Evolve Cellars, and McWatters Collection have been sold, to Five Vines Cellars, the private family owned business of Ron and Shelley Mayert as of July 1, 2020. TIME Winery &...
Hawksworth Restaurant Wine Director is Canada’s Best Sommelier 2020
Bryant Mao has been awarded Sommelier of the Year by Canada’s 100 Best and launches new ‘sommelier's pick’ rosé program and new happy hour wine selection in celebration of success Congratulations to Bryant Mao, wine director at Hawksworth Restaurant, on receiving the...
Gold Hill Winery Announces New Team Member
Gold Hill Winery owners and brothers Gurbachan and Sant Gill are excited to announce that Val Tait, co-owner of 2house Winery, will be joining their team as winemaker and viticulturalist. Together they will continue to raise the bar in British Columbia’s premium wine...