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Value in the glass. Sustainability in BC wine – By Master of Wine, Ross Wise
As we approach the holidays and get ready to raise a glass to a new year ahead, there are some exciting developments underway in the BC wine industry – changes...Ageability of BC Wine
As a wine lover, there are few things better than pulling a bottle out of the cellar, opening it up, pouring a splash and smelling perfection in the glass. Reaping...Lesser Known Red Varietals Making a Splash in BC Wine Country
There’s nothing more daunting than being tasked with bringing a bottle of wine to a special dinner, and entering your liquor store to see aisles of wine, bottles lined like...BC Chicken Month
Quality BC Wines Pair Perfectly With BC Chicken Recipes September is BC Chicken Month and it is prime time for cooking. Local fall veggies are in season and the variation...Fall Boutique Wines From BC Now At BC Liquor Stores. By Kurtis Kolt
The hits just keep on coming! A fun quartet of high-quality, boutique BC VQA. wines are hitting BC Liquor Stores this autumn. They’re all small-run, limited-quantity wines that will...BC Rosé on a Roll. By Tim Pawsey
Rosé has gone mainstream. Nowadays pink wines appeal to more people than ever—including even … guys! Not only that, once regarded mainly as a seasonal summer sipper, rosé is now...Chardonnay – Don’t Shy Away!
The misunderstood grape Chardonnay means oak – isn’t that what most of us are told as we reach for one of the first whites we tried? At least that’s what...BC wines in your glass, and BBQ on your grill
The forecast for summer is warm, sunny and social, and that means plenty of gatherings around the grill. How lucky for us that the season of outdoor dining coincides with...Saluting BC Wine Dads
British Columbia’s winemakers share the grit, experience and refinement to make wines that are a lasting expression of the place they were grown and crafted. Father’s Day is June 20,...Chef Neil Taylor of Home Block at CederCreek Estate Winery shares his favourite recipe featuring estate honey from the winery’s very own beehives
Many BC wineries and vineyards use sustainable practices to help preserve the beauty and health of the land and our environment for future generations. One of the sustainable practices involve...Moms Behind BC Wine
Mother’s Day is in May, and we are celebrating by highlighting some of the moms behind BC wine! We caught up with some of the hardworking moms behind BC wine...Spring Releases! A Review of Boutique Wines from BC Now Available at BC Liquor Stores. By Kurtis Kolt
Another batch of high-quality, boutique wines are hitting B.C. Liquor Stores this May. They’re all small-run, limited-quantity wines only guaranteed to be stocked this month. Of course, wine country travel...Small is good. By Master of Wine, Rhys Pender
One myth often heard in the backdrop conversation among the BC wine world is that BC wine is expensive. In reality, BC wine isn’t expensive at all, BC just doesn’t...Celebrating women working in BC wine; strong, inspiring, unstoppable. Part Two. By Jennifer Schell
For the entire month of March, we are celebrating women. Strong, beautiful, unstoppable, passionate, loving, creative women. Multi-tasking is our name, and the wine industry is our game. The wine...Bold and beautiful. Stories of women working in BC wine. Part One. By Jennifer Schell
Our BC wine industry is chock-full of amazing women. And, proudly, we are keeping track. Full of passion and drive, together they have helped catapult our exciting wine and viticulture region onto...Boutique BC Wines to Share With Your Love
A fresh wave of boutique British Columbian wines have just hit BC Liquor Stores for a very limited time. This dazzling selection offers a little something for everyone, with a...Perfect Pairings. Nighthawk Vineyards join Jennifer Schell for a Classic Cassoulet Recipe Demo. Plus bonus Orange Cake Dessert recipe with Whipped Cream From BC Dairy.
This warm and inviting cassoulet dish illustrates how British Columbians are truly embracing the best of the new and old world when it comes to their local cooking, recipes and...Cured Salmon and BC Feta Recipe Demo with Jennifer Schell, Blue Grouse Estate Winery Owner Paul Brunner and Winemaker Bailey Williamson
Tell us where you sourced the local ingredients and BC salmon for this recipe? Blue Grouse Estate Owner, Paul Brunner, sourced this Coho salmon from a fisherman who caught it...