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In the pink
Spring is all about cherry blossoms, rosé and romance. And sometimes, it’s also about pretty pink glassware. Here are some blushing beauties perfect for taking out on the patio. A terrific tumbler At only $1.49 apiece, Ikea’s tempered-glass pink Pokal tumblers are a real crowd pleaser with a classic bistro look. ikea.com/ca A cute coupe […] The post In the pink appeared first on VITIS .
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Familiar faces, new ownership
Adega sale among the acquisitions reframing wine country No question, between the pandemic, wildfires, heat dome and killer freezes, the past few years add up to the most challenging to date in the unfolding story of British Columbia’s still-young wine industry. Despite everything, however, signs exist of a return to “normal”—whatever that might mean. One […] The post Familiar faces, new ownership appeared first on VITIS .
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Clos du Soleil’s storyteller
Crafting a tale of time, terroir and gentle winemaking Michael Clark considers himself a storyteller, only, he says, “I’m not telling stories through words, but through wine. It’s a story of a time, a vintage and a particular landscape.” As winemaker and general manager at Clos du Soleil, a multi-award-winning Similkameen Valley winery known for […] The post Clos du Soleil’s storyteller appeared first on VITIS .
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Time to rebuild
After four years of turmoil, B.C.’s wine industry is ready for some good news April was B.C. Wine Month, so it is a little bittersweet to note that this is also the month when the first B.C. wines made with Washington, Oregon, California or Ontario grapes his the shelves. Then again, “bittersweet” neatly sums up […] The post Time to rebuild appeared first on VITIS .
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Through a glass darkly
An industry insider’s perspective on the future of the wine industry We all know the wine industry is in turmoil, but maybe it needed a good boot up the backside to do some serious self-reflection and adapt to the times. People are drinking less wine, both globally and in Canada. The amount of wine consumed […] The post Through a glass darkly appeared first on VITIS .
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These are the best restaurants in Vancouver right now
The 36th Annual Vancouver Magazine Restaurant Awards have been revealed. (Now, let’s eat!) It’s time to celebrate, Vancouver! The 36th annual Vancouver Magazine Restaurant Awards were announced Monday, May 5, 2025 at a ceremony at the Fairmont Hotel Vancouver, recognizing the best and the brightest in the city in a broad spectrum of categories. The awards were announced […] The post These are the best restaurants in Vancouver right now appeared first on VITIS .
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Canada’s Best Restaurants 2025: 16 Metro Vancouver restaurants named to annual list
14 top spots in Vancouver plus two in Richmond make the prestigious annual rankings The nation’s culinary scene is in the spotlight, as Canada’s 100 Best Restaurants revealed its list of the top places to dine on Monday, May 5. Of the 100 restaurants ranked, 14 are in Vancouver, two are in Richmond, and three more are located […] The post Canada’s Best Restaurants 2025: 16 Metro Vancouver restaurants named to annual list appeared first on VITIS .
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Focused on the future
Pioneering Stag’s Hollow Celebrates 30 Years When Stag’s Hollow founders Larry Gerelus and Linda Preugger opened their winery in 1995, it was only the third to be established in and around Okanagan Falls. Now the area is home to some 20 successful wineries. In the years since, this small but important enclave, in almost the […] The post Focused on the future appeared first on VITIS .
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A banquet of fine dining
Hungry? Then get yourself to wine country. There are always good eats to be had at the Okanagan’s winery and other restaurants, but this summer the region is also seeing a buffet of exciting chef collabs and winemaker dinners galore. Leading the charge is chef Chris Van Hooydonk, who’s gathering some of his favourite chef […] The post A banquet of fine dining appeared first on VITIS .
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On the road again
Last year, due to circumstances beyond my control, I barely made it to wine country and I have to tell you, this is not a situation that makes me very happy. So this year, I plan to go as often as I can, to reconnect with all the people I love and to savour all […] The post On the road again appeared first on VITIS .
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Nine spring and summer wine events you don’t want to miss
Summer is always a good time to visit wine country and these great events are an even better reason to go. Over the next few months there are concerts, parties, train rides and even a few wine-soaked events beyond the Okanagan Valley. Here’s just a taste of what’s going on. BC Wine month Until April […] The post Nine spring and summer wine events you don’t want to miss appeared first on VITIS .
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New CEO for Wine Growers BC
For the past 11 years, as executive director of B.C.’s Alliance of Beverage Licensees (ABLE BC), Jeff Guignard has been the calm, thoughtful presence championing the interests of liquor, hospitality and cannabis retail businesses. Now, at one of the most challenging times in the province’s wine industry, he’s stepping into the role of CEO at […] The post New CEO for Wine Growers BC appeared first on VITIS .
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B.C. wine sector seeks end to provincial trade barriers
A new agreement with Alberta enables direct-to-consumer sales by registered B.C. wineries U.S. President Donald Trump’s decision to impose 25-per-cent tariffs on most Canadian imports has prompted Canadian premiers to underscore the need to eliminate interprovincial trade barriers. The challenge will be to convert talk into action. A March 5 joint statement from the premiers […] The post B.C. wine sector seeks end to provincial trade barriers appeared first on VITIS .
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B.C. wine industry leaders honoured at annual Recongnition Awards ceremony
Wine Growers British Columbia proudly honoured outstanding individuals and organizations at the annual BC Wine Industry Recognition Awards presented at the BC Wine Industry Insight Conference in Penticton on March 12, 2025. This year’s award recipients, celebrated for their remarkable leadership, innovation and exceptional hospitality, are recognized across three categories: the Ultimate BC Wine Ambassador […] The post B.C. wine industry leaders honoured at annual Recongnition Awards ceremony appeared first on VITIS .
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Rising temperatures could transform B.C. wine sector
Climate change could improve grape-growing conditions for the province—at a cost British Columbia’s vineyards could see the number of grape-growing days spike over the next 75 years, with climate change transforming conditions into something closer to Spain’s Rioja region or the Sonoma Valley in California, a new study has found. Published this week in the […] The post Rising temperatures could transform B.C. wine sector appeared first on VITIS .
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Tannin
The bitter truth about this elusive flavour When you hear someone talk about tannins in wine, they are talking about astringent sensory components that contribute to a wine’s structure and complexity. On the palate, they create a dry, puckering sensation on the palate, often perceived as a bitter taste. Tannins are chemical compounds that belong […] The post Tannin appeared first on VITIS .
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California Dreaming
Fall for the Golden State’s new wave of fresh, vibrant and sunshine-driven wines What do you imagine when California comes to mind? Hollywood, Disneyland and the Golden Gate Bridge; surfers, street tacos and Erewhon smoothies? “Sunshine, beaches and the bold flavours of Cabernet Sauvignon and buttery Chardonnay,” says Mike Cooke, wine director of Wildlight Kitchen […] The post California Dreaming appeared first on VITIS .
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An Easy Quick Pickle for Any Vegetable
This process works with just about any veg, but it works better if the pieces are smaller so the brine can penetrate more easily. Makes 2 (500 mL) jars INGREDIENTS 1 lb fresh vegetables, such as cucumbers, carrots, green beans, zucchini, fennel, cherry tomatoes and cauliflower or broccoli florets. 1 cup vinegar (white, apple cider […] The post An Easy Quick Pickle for Any Vegetable appeared first on VITIS .
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L’Abattoir’s Andrew Forsyth Wins the 2025 CAPS Best Sommelier of BC Competition
L’Abattoir’s head sommelier Andrew Forsyth has won the title of Best Sommelier of BC at the annual competition hosted by the Canadian Association of Professional Sommeliers (CAPS). Each year, British Columbia’s top sommeliers gather to compete in this rigorous test of skill, knowledge, and composure under pressure. The competition begins with a gruelling theory exam, designed […] The post L’Abattoir’s Andrew Forsyth Wins the 2025 CAPS Best Sommelier of BC Competition appeared first on VITIS .
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Red Onion Quick Pickle
This pickle is so easy, you don’t even have to heat the brine, and you get a delicious topping for burgers, sandwiches, tacos or grain bowls, as well as a tasty garnish for your cheese and meat boards. Makes about ½ cup of pickles from a 500 mL jar INGREDIENTS: 1 Tbsp granulated sugar 1 […] The post Red Onion Quick Pickle appeared first on VITIS .
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In a (quick) pickle
Try these flavourful garnishes for your cheese and charcuterie boards When you dine on something rich and fatty like, say, Oyama’s Belgian truffle pâté or the ridiculously creamy cheese known as Délice de Bourgogne, you need something tart to balance it and refresh your palate. Yes, wine plays that role to some extent, but what […] The post In a (quick) pickle appeared first on VITIS .
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Yes, we can
The convenience of canned wine is just part of its appeal It may be hard to believe, but there’s nothing new about wine in cans. In fact, it’s almost a century since they first were produced, in California, followed by various less-than-stellar efforts over the following 60 years or so. The most successful wines in […] The post Yes, we can appeared first on VITIS .
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Pondering PIWIs
Our global wine columnist and educator explains why these hybrid grape varieties matter PIWI is the name adopted and trademarked by an international working group for the promotion of fungus-resistant grape varieties founded in Switzerland in 1999; the name is an abbreviation of the German phrase “Pilzwiderstandsfähige Traubensorten,” which means fungal-resistant vines. PIWI vines are […] The post Pondering PIWIs appeared first on VITIS .
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WTF (What the Fermenter!??)
Forget your basic stainless-steel tanks and old-school barrels. Fermentation vessels can be innovative — and beautiful. Here are just a few examples. The post WTF (What the Fermenter!??) appeared first on VITIS .