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Innovations and discoveries from the world of wine Dressed to (prevent) kill As we veer closer and closer to climate apocalypse, winegrowers around the world are turning to innovative technologies. Too much sun, heat and excessive cold temperatures for vines can be mitigated by specially engineered fabrics called geotextiles. Not at all like the burlap […] The post Material goods appeared first on VITIS .
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Softly, softly
The demand for low- and no-alcohol beverages just continues to grow. But while there are plenty of good n/a beers and sprits these days, it’s been a lot tougher to create a good de-alcoholized wine. Now Soft Crush, a spinoff from Calgary’s Crush Imports, has managed to round up some surprisingly palatable n/a vinos from […] The post Softly, softly appeared first on VITIS .
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Gris vs. Grigio
What’s in a name? Style and so much more In the world of wine, few grape varieties have captured the hearts and palates of enthusiasts quite like Pinot Grigio/Pinot Gris. Its widespread popularity transcends borders, making it a beloved choice for wine lovers around the globe. Pinot Grigio and Pinot Gris are the same grape […] The post Gris vs. Grigio appeared first on VITIS .
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The new temperance movement
If you’ve been wondering how our attitude toward beverage alcohol went from moderation to abstinence in the time it takes to crack open a Stelvin closure, well, you’re not alone. Over at WineBusiness Monthly, writer Felicity Carter was wondering the same thing. And so began her deep dive into a story titled “How Neo-Prohibitionists Came […] The post The new temperance movement appeared first on VITIS .
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This summer rooftop garden dinner series in Vancouver is creating a buzz
Peak seasonal ingredients in a unique garden setting with wine, cocktails, and…bees Summertime in Vancouver means dining al fresco and some of the region’s most stunning fresh produce and there’s no better setting than a rooftop garden situated amidst the downtown skyline. The Fairmont Hotel Waterfront and its restaurant, Arc, are offering a summer rooftop garden dinner party series that […] The post This summer rooftop garden dinner series in Vancouver is creating a buzz appeared first on VITIS .
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Ready, set, sip
Your guide to wine bars in Vancouver and Victoria It should come as no surprise that here at Vitis, we love a good wine bar, and we really love the fact that there are suddenly a lot more of them around. Of course, a wine bar isn’t just a place to get tipsy on, say, […] The post Ready, set, sip appeared first on VITIS .
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Glassware for garden parties
Now that the warm weather is here, we plan to spend every moment we can outside. But our fancy stemmed glassware isn’t coming with us. Instead, we plan to sip our summer whites from tough-but-stylish glassware with a back-to-nature vibe. We especially love the Schott Zwiesel Tour stemless outdoor wine glasses (pictured above). They are […] The post Glassware for garden parties appeared first on VITIS .
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Hester Creek launches a glorious GSM
The winery rises above the many challenges of producing this classic Rhône blend Nestled within the serene landscapes of Oliver, B.C., Hester Creek Estate Winery is one of the Okanagan Valley’s most historic—its site is one of the first in this province where vitis vinifera grapes were planted half a century ago. Now the winery […] The post Hester Creek launches a glorious GSM appeared first on VITIS .
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Centred on wine at Phantom Creek
New GM Mark Beringer looks hopefully to the future Mark Beringer has been around the wine industry long enough to feel hopeful even in a bad year, knowing that he can always find a way forward. And so, despite being hit with the same devastating winter freeze as everyone else in the South Okanagan Valley, […] The post Centred on wine at Phantom Creek appeared first on VITIS .
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Bud break impresses some B.C. winery owners
Many had expected entire lost crops due to mid-January deep freeze. Okanagan grape buds are breaking as weather warms, giving vineyard managers, winemakers and owners a clearer sense of what to expect this year. Many Okanagan Valley winery stakeholders expected the worst, after a severe cold snap in mid-January plunged temperatures below -20C, and were contemplating […] The post Bud break impresses some B.C. winery owners appeared first on VITIS .
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Weathering a Perfect Storm
It’s not just about the bad weather Although all the conversation in wine country right now is about the devastating impact of January’s extreme cold, it’s not the only thing that has affected B.C. wine growers, makers, sellers and drinkers. Here’s what everyone is talking about right now. First and foremost, there’s the series of […] The post Weathering a Perfect Storm appeared first on VITIS .
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These 18 Vancouver spots rank among Canada’s 100 best restaurants of 2024
With two Vancouver restaurants in the top ten Vancouver’s restaurant scene has received another big boost, as Canada’s 100 Best revealed its list of the nation’s top places to dine on Monday, May 13. Of the 100 coast-to-coast restaurants, 18 are in Vancouver, which is three more than we had in 2023. This year, two Vancouver restaurants made […] The post These 18 Vancouver spots rank among Canada’s 100 best restaurants of 2024 appeared first on VITIS .
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Anxiously awaiting
Extreme heat and extreme cold have taken an enormous toll. Now everyone is wondering: What’s next for B.C. wine? With B.C. wine grape growers still reeling from the impact of winter 2022-’23’s extreme cold, the nearly province-wide freeze of mid-January 2024 could not have come at a worse time. In contrast to the previous year, […] The post Anxiously awaiting appeared first on VITIS .
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A hopeful year at Gray Monk
This summer sees an exciting new culinary program alongside the winery’s classic aromatic whites In 1976, the country’s first Pinot Gris vines were planted at Gray Monk Estate Winery in Lake Country. Since then, the Okanagan Valley’s oldest family-owned and -operated estate winery has seen its ups and downs, highs and lows, more of them […] The post A hopeful year at Gray Monk appeared first on VITIS .
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Hopeful signs in a season of crisis
Welcome to the Spring/Summer 2024 issue of Vitis, the magazine of British Columbia’s wine culture. It’s no secret that wine country is in a bit of a crisis right now. For the second year in a row, a brutal winter freeze has devastated vineyards and, as Vitis was going to press, everyone was anxiously awaiting […] The post Hopeful signs in a season of crisis appeared first on VITIS .
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Eleven spring and summer wine events you don’t want to miss
Clear your schedule for these essential experiences Naramata Bench Spring Release May 3 The Naramata Bench Wineries Association has brought back their Spring Release event at Vancouver Community College. This is a great opportunity to try the delicious newly released wines from over 25 wineries from the Naramata Bench. naramatabench.com Gambero Rosso Tre Bicchieri Wine […] The post Eleven spring and summer wine events you don’t want to miss appeared first on VITIS .
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Gambero Rosso returns to Vancouver in 2024
The leading authority on Italian wine, food and travel, Gambero Rosso returns on Friday, May 3. Vancouver is one of 15 cities around the globe chosen for the multimedia platform’s Tre Bicchieri World Tour. Every year since 1988, the organization publishes a wine guide, Vini d’Italia, identifying the most impressive new releases from across the […] The post Gambero Rosso returns to Vancouver in 2024 appeared first on VITIS .
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Extreme weather events temper predictions B.C.’s wine region could grow as climate warms
Study says B.C. among regions positioned to benefit, but extreme weather events remain a threat. It’s too early to tell yet exactly how much damage was done during the January cold snap that hit the Okanagan-Similkameen, but early models show crops yields could be decimated this year. Despite the setbacks the past few years, a recent […] The post Extreme weather events temper predictions B.C.’s wine region could grow as climate warms appeared first on VITIS .
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April is B.C. Wine Month
Wine Growers British Columbia celebrates seventh Annual April is BC Wine Month Wine Growers British Columbia is delighted to announce that the provincial government has proclaimed April 2024 as BC Wine Month. The seventh annual April is BC Wine Month has begun and BC wineries across the province are excited to welcome guests this season. […] The post April is B.C. Wine Month appeared first on VITIS .