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What Makes Organic Wine Special?

Posted by Ann Brydle on

Organic wine has increased in popularity and rightfully so! Organic wine is made from grapes that have been farmed organically, meaning no artificial fertilizers, pesticides, herbicides, or fungicides were used in the vineyard. And on top of that, no artificial...

Meet the Maker: Desert Hills and Ursa Major Estate Wineries

Posted by Ann Brydle on

Three brothers, Randy, Jessie, and Dave Toor purchased their first property in the Southern Okanagan in 1988 with dreams of a successful farm where they could raise their families. Initially the estate was planted with apple orchards, but the Toor...

British Columbia Rosé Picks

Posted by Ann Brydle on

While rosé makes for an excellent year-round drink, there’s no denying that the spring season is especially suited to the fruity, crisp bevvy. And BC is a treasure trove of delicious rosé wine! So we think it’s time to explore...

BBQ Wine Pairings for Summer

Posted by Ann Brydle on

Summer BBQ season is upon us! We can’t think of a better way to compliment some saucy ribs on a warm evening than with a glass of BC’s finest wine. Now all you’ll need are the mouth-watering recipes to cook...

The Okanagan: Canada's Most Diverse Wine Region

Posted by Ann Brydle on

There’s still plenty of time for another summer adventure! Head up to the Okanagan Valley for a first-class wine tour and see firsthand how diverse this amazing region truly is. Although the Okanagan only has two official sub-appellations – ‘Golden...