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Montalcino is one of Tuscany’s great wine regions, yet its story is surprisingly simple. Every serious wine made here comes from a single grape: 100% Sangiovese. Locally, the historic clone is known as Brunello, or “the little dark one,” prized for its thicker skins, deeper colour, firmer tannins, a
Read on MyVanCityI enjoy the wines from Fort Berens anytme, but I especially enjoy their wines at this time of year. The wines are so crisp and refreshing it’s hard not to imagine how good a glass would taste right now. So my hearty recommendation is to pick your favourite, or two, or three, or more from ... Read mo
Read on MyVanCityReading Time: 2 minutesRed Bird Estate Winery's 2024 Atelier Red is an expressive blend of Merlot, Marquette and Marechal Foch that reflects the creativity and mountain character of British Columbia's Creston Valley. Crafted with minimal intervention, this approachable yet complex red offers vibra
Read on BCWineTrendsKim Uncorked: Welcome to my weekly wine recommendation. Hi, I’m Kim, a passionate lover of wine, food, and any experience that brings the two together! In this weekly blog post, I share my thoughts on a wine that I’ve recently purchased from one of our local independent wine merchants. If you’d like
Read on MyVanCityOkanagan Wineries app v2.0 now with wildfire alerts & 210+ wineries Here is the latest update for the Okanagan Wineries app with the just released v2.0 with some big additions, including: – Real-time wildfire & evacuation alerts — active fires and evacuation orders shown right on the winery map so
Read on MyVanCityAugust, the month of long days and lazy nights. This has to be the perfect time to explore the wonderful wine selection from Moon Curser. Wine Club subscriptions make the process of exploring wines, you can’t find in a wine shop, the smart way to get your hands on the wines you know and love. ... Re
Read on MyVanCityThe inside scoop on BC wine industry events, opportunities and education. Get Your Store Featured on WineBC.com For years, Pour More BC has helped consumers discover restaurants that champion BC wine. This September, we’re expanding the program to include Top BC Wine Stores. If your store has a stro
Read on MyVanCityOkanagan International Film Festival returns with a Bold New Vision Festival will bring international cinema, industry leaders and new economic opportunities to the Okanagan’s growing film and TV industry After an almost 10-year hiatus, an international film festival is returning to the Okanagan t
Read on MyVanCityKim Uncorked: Welcome to my weekly wine recommendation. Hi, I’m Kim, a passionate lover of wine, food, and any experience that brings the two together! In this weekly blog post, I share my thoughts on a wine that I’ve recently purchased from one of our local independent wine merchants. If you’d like
Read on MyVanCityWhy Does Burgundy Have So Many Communes? Burgundy can be difficult for new wine drinkers because it asks them to understand places before grapes. In many wine regions, the label begins with a grape name, such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, or Pinot Noir. In Burgundy, the label often begins with
Read on MyVanCityKim Uncorked: Welcome to my weekly wine recommendation. Hi, I’m Kim, a passionate lover of wine, food, and any experience that brings the two together! In this weekly blog post, I share my thoughts on a wine that I’ve recently purchased from one of our local independent wine merchants. If you’d like
Read on MyVanCityReading Time: 5 minutesMonte Creek Winery continues to showcase the potential of British Columbia's Thompson Valley with six impressive new releases. From vibrant organic sparkling wines and refreshing rosé to an elegant Riesling, structured Cabernet Franc and the playful Split Decision Blueberry
Read on BCWineTrendsReading Time: 2 minutesWine Growers BC is welcoming the new agreement by nine Canadian Premiers to expand direct-to-consumer wine sales across provincial borders, calling it a major step toward a more open domestic market. However, the organization warns that true interprovincial free trade will o
Read on BCWineTrendsReading Time: 4 minutesTownship 7's latest portfolio highlights the remarkable recovery of British Columbia's vineyards after the 2024 freeze. Featuring two vibrant 2025 still wines and two traditional-method sparkling wines, these releases showcase the winery's depth, precision and growing reputa
Read on BCWineTrendsReading Time: 4 minutesBlasted Church’s first 2025 releases celebrate the return of BC-grown fruit after the challenging 2024 season. Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Viognier and Blaufränkisch Rosé highlight a balanced Okanagan harvest with vibrant fruit, fresh acidity and excellent value. The post B
Read on BCWineTrendsReading Time: 3 minutesSeven Directions' inaugural 2025 Estate Grenache Rosé is a remarkable Similkameen debut. Barrel fermented with exceptional depth, precision and a lingering saline finish, it earns 94 Points. The post Seven Directions’ 2025 Estate Grenache Rosé Is a Stunning Similkameen Debut
Read on BCWineTrendsReading Time: 2 minutesDirty Laundry Winery’s Let’s Get Fizzical Rosé 2025 is a fun, fruit-forward sparkling rosé bursting with aromas of strawberry jam and ripe summer berries. With flavours of peach, strawberry preserves and rhubarb carried by a lively mousse, this 91-point wine is perfectly sui
Read on BCWineTrendsComparisons and guides for wine apps in BC.
We tested every wine app we could find for a trip to BC wine country. Most are built for wine collectors, not wine tourists. Here's what actually works on the ground.
Read moreVivino is built for buying wine online. Okanagan Wineries is built for visiting wineries in person. Here's how they compare and why you might want both.
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