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Perfectly Imperfect
Five wine flaws you secretly think are sexy In the world of wine, faults are the skeletons in the cellar—uninvited, yet undeniably fascinating. They’re the quirks that make a sommelier lean in for a second sniff, or cause a winemaker to purse their lips in professional curiosity. While the aim is for purity and precision, […] The post Perfectly Imperfect appeared first on VITIS .
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Travel planning hub for B.C. wine lovers
If you’re the person in your friend group who always ends up planning your B.C. wine country adventures, you’ll be glad to learn that you now have help. Wine Growers British Columbia has just revamped the WineBC.com website to become the ultimate planning tool for discovering the province’s wine regions. Designed to be a strategic […] The post Travel planning hub for B.C. wine lovers appeared first on VITIS .
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New leadership at Phantom Creek Estates
Early harvest and exciting updates for wine lovers New Director of Winemaking Phantom Creek Estates is pleased to announce that Jean-Marc Enixon has joined the team as Director of Winemaking. Enixon grew up in Manot, France, where he helped with his family’s quarry, forestry and wine businesses. After graduating at the top of his class from the […] The post New leadership at Phantom Creek Estates appeared first on VITIS .
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Old Vines, new times
One of the Okanagan’s original winery restaurants celebrates a major milestone, deliciously A few weeks back I had dinner at Old Vines Restaurant at Quails’ Gate Estate Winery in West Kelowna and it was just as magical as the very first time, which was longer ago than I’d like to admit. There was that same mesmerizing […] The post Old Vines, new times appeared first on VITIS .
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Winning on the world stage
Canada may be among the world’s smallest and youngest wine-producing nations, but it is steadily proving that it has the potential to be among the best. Take the most recent Decanter World Wine Awards, announced in June. Of the 57 countries that submitted wines to the world’s largest international wine competition, Canada took home 347 […] The post Winning on the world stage appeared first on VITIS .
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Lovely Languedoc
A fresh take on one of the world’s oldest wine regions In picturesque Narbonne, the 2,000-year-old trading crossroads of the Côte du Midi, history beckons at every turn. Wander down the shady, tree-lined boulevard bordering the central Canal de la Robine, and you’ll eventually come across this sign on an unassuming building. Titled “1907— C’est […] The post Lovely Languedoc appeared first on VITIS .
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Recipe: Wine-Infused Cranberry Sauce
Serves 6 to 8 Ingredients 1 (12 oz) package of fresh or frozen cranberries (about 4 cups) 1½ cups white granulated sugar 1 Tbsp finely grated orange zest ½ cup freshly squeezed orange juice ¼ cup Volcanic Hills Gamay Noir Method Preheat oven to 325°F. Rinse cranberries and pour into an oven-safe and non-reactive baking […] The post Recipe: Wine-Infused Cranberry Sauce appeared first on VITIS .
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Thanksgiving in West Kelowna
Follow the wine trail to tasty bites and seasonal sips There’s a lot to be thankful for here in West Kelowna, where vines sprawl from the shores of Okanagan Lake right up the sides of Mt. Boucherie, the extinct volcano that gives the wines so much of their character. There are 17 wineries in this […] The post Thanksgiving in West Kelowna appeared first on VITIS .
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Raise a glass to the new Evolve
Is it possible to have too much bubble? We say no, and that’s why we’re so thrilled about Evolve Sparkling House, the newest winery on the Naramata Bench. Even before it opened its doors in late July, Evolve had already been raking in the accolades—among other awards, it was recognized as Canada’s Top Sparkling Producer […] The post Raise a glass to the new Evolve appeared first on VITIS .
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Come on over and raise a glass
It’s no secret that, here at Vitis, we love wine. We love its aromas and flavours, we love supporting the people who grow it, make it and serve it, and we really, really love nerding out about obscure wine-soaked factoids. Most of all, though, we love the way wine brings people together. For millennia, wine […] The post Come on over and raise a glass appeared first on VITIS .
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Leadership in Languedoc
How Gérard Bertrand is redrawing the wine-touring map with the luxurious Château L’Hospitalet If there’s one name synonymous with Languedoc, it’s surely that of Gérard Bertrand. Arguably no one is a more potent ambassador than the dashing French rugby star who took the reins of Château Villemajou, his family’s Corbières estate, after his father Georges’ […] The post Leadership in Languedoc appeared first on VITIS .
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Good news from B.C.’s vineyards
Jeff Guignard is feeling optimistic, and he’s not the only one. “There’s a palpable sense of excitement out there after a couple of difficult years,” says the CEO of Wine Growers BC. “There’s a lot of challenges, but there’s a lot of hope.” Since stepping into the WGBC job in April, Guignard has been keeping […] The post Good news from B.C.’s vineyards appeared first on VITIS .
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Eight fall and winter wine events you don’t want to miss
Clear your schedule for these wine-soaked experiences. Wine Capital Weekend September 19 to 21 Swing by Oliver for three days of live music, dancing, good food, good wine and loads of fun. It all begins with the Kick-Off Party at District Wine Village, continues with the Cask & Keg Festival and wraps up with the […] The post Eight fall and winter wine events you don’t want to miss appeared first on VITIS .
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Fizz Forward: The Sparkling Wine Boom in BC
Once an afterthought in tasting rooms, sparkling wine is quickly emerging as one of the most dynamic categories in British Columbia. What was more experimental is now a movement; wineries from the Okanagan to the Gulf Islands are producing sparkling bottles that rival international benchmarks, while carving out a distinctly B.C. identity. From méthode traditionnelle […] The post Fizz Forward: The Sparkling Wine Boom in BC appeared first on VITIS .
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Dosage
Sparkling wine’s sweet finishing touch Dosage is the final flourish that transforms sparkling wine from a lively, fizzy beverage into a masterpiece of balance and finesse. After secondary fermentation—the process where base wine is bottled with a precise mix of sugar and yeast to create natural carbonation—the wine is left to mature in contact with […] The post Dosage appeared first on VITIS .
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Where to drink natural wine in Vancouver
If Vancouver’s bar scene is any indication, natural wine is here to stay. What began as a fringe offering has become a bona fide trend, with bars and pop-ups bringing interesting bottles to thirsty Vancouverites around the city. And while natural wine may still seem like a relatively new idea, it’s actually not. “What we […] The post Where to drink natural wine in Vancouver appeared first on VITIS .
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Hop to it
Follow your tastebuds down the rabbit hole at Victoria’s welcoming new wine bar It’s a drizzly Monday night in Victoria and things are, um, hopping at Rabbit Rabbit. Tonight is the new-ish wine bar’s weekly themed “staff meal session,” with the Beatles vs. the Rolling Stones on vinyl, Chef Billy Nguyen’s fish ‘n’ chips on […] The post Hop to it appeared first on VITIS .
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Recipe: Miso Caramel Tart
This rich, salty-sweet, gluten-free recipe by Chef Billy Nguyen, executive chef at Rabbit Rabbit wine bar in Victoria, would be delightful paired with a tawny Port or similar dessert wine. Note: While most measurements below are in imperial volume, some ingredients are in grams as they are more accurate if weighed. An electronic kitchen scale […] The post Recipe: Miso Caramel Tart appeared first on VITIS .
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Good times, naturally: Grape Vibes is Vancouver’s new chill patio wine bar pop-up
PS: It’s dog-friendly (but humans need to be 19+) If the crisscrossed sparkly streamers strung across the bright back patio of The Boxcar seem to signal a great hangout spot, well, you’re on the nose. That’s where you’ll find a new wine bar venture called Grape Vibes, and fun is absolutely on the menu. Longtime colleagues Gavin […] The post Good times, naturally: Grape Vibes is Vancouver’s new chill patio wine bar pop-up appeared first on VITIS .
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Saline Solution
Forget fruit and oak—the flavour we’re craving most right now comes from the sea I’ve become a little obsessed lately with wines that have a delicate touch of brine, a hint of the sea, a saline note that makes my mouth water. Where once I gravitated to big, juicy, peppery reds, now I crave wines […] The post Saline Solution appeared first on VITIS .
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Adventure by the glass
It’s not easy crafting a wine-by-the-glass list that really works. How do the pros do it? A good by-the-glass program is a revelation. It’s a space for guests to enjoy, dive into and discover the wide and wild world of wine—to introduce themselves to Assyrtiko, be beguiled by Beaujolais or fall for Falaghrina. But a […] The post Adventure by the glass appeared first on VITIS .
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Towers and tunnels
Two grand new wineries will offer contrasting views of Lake Country While the Okanagan Valley is hardly lacking for impressive views, Lake Country rewards with more than its share of panoramas. Add to the mix that these steep-sloping, sun-drenched, west-facing shores now encompass part of the Lake Country sub-Geographical Indication and it should come as […] The post Towers and tunnels appeared first on VITIS .
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The rise of Greek wines: A new chapter in an ancient story
From Dionysus to dinner tables, wine has always been integral to the Greek identity. For millennia, Greece has nurtured a winemaking tradition intrinsically connected to its soul. Yet despite this rich and ancient heritage, Greek wines have remained under the radar, cherished by only those in the know and often overlooked internationally. That is, until […] The post The rise of Greek wines: A new chapter in an ancient story appeared first on VITIS .
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A weekend on the Westside Wine Trail
Discover old vines and new flavours Almost in the very centre of the Okanagan Valley, in West Kelowna, a few minutes’ detour off busy Highway 97 brings you to the more tranquil Westside Wine Trail—and some of the oldest plantings of vitis vinifera in the valley. It was here, back in 1961 (just three years […] The post A weekend on the Westside Wine Trail appeared first on VITIS .