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Synchromesh #8 in Canada’s Top 10 Small Wineries
WE HAVE SOME EXCITING NEWS TO SHARE #8 in the Top 10 Small Wineries in Canada #6 in Top 10 BC Wineries #11 in Top 25 Wineries of Canada Synchromesh Wines has been named #8 in WineAlign’s 2026 Top 10 Small Wineries in Canada, with four Gold medals and three Bronze medals at the National ... Read more The post Synchromesh #8 in Canada’s Top 10 Small Wineries first appeared on My VanCity .
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Moon Curser’s Latest Releases: Familiar Excellence and New Beginnings
I have always enjoyed visiting Osoyoos’ Moon Curser Winery. The labels alone are worth a closer look, each telling its own story, but it’s the wines that keep drawing me back. Moon Curser has built its reputation on producing distinctive varieties that are still uncommon in British Columbia, including Arneis, Carménère, Dolcetto, Marsanne, Roussanne, Tannat, ... Read more The post Moon Curser’s Latest Releases: Familiar Excellence and New Beginnings first appeared on My VanCity .
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Little Engine Wines – Exploring a Selection of Fine Wines
Being a long time fan of Little Engine wines it has been my pleasure to begin to review their current selection of wines. When reviewing wines I tend to take a little extra time which includes pairing the wine with a dish I think will bring out the best characteristics of the varietal. For this ... Read more The post Little Engine Wines – Exploring a Selection of Fine Wines first appeared on My VanCity .
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Summer Visit to Blue Grouse Estate Winery
This week I had the opportunity to visit Blue Grouse in the Cowichan Valley. Such a beautiful area it is a pleasant drive of about an hour from Victoria via the Malahat. The architecture of the estate is what initially takes your breath away. Set in an ideal location with beautiful and welcoming landscaping. You ... Read more The post Summer Visit to Blue Grouse Estate Winery first appeared on My VanCity .
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Celebrate Summer with Township 7
There are some wines that just can’t be ignored for summertime sipping and these three are tops of any wine lovers list. Enjoy the wines with lighter fare, charcuterie and cheese boards and even beefy bbq this summer. These wines have a versatility that makes them the perfect choice. 2025 Pinot Gris TASTING NOTES This ... Read more The post Celebrate Summer with Township 7 first appeared on My VanCity .
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Kim Uncorked: Welcome to my weekly wine recommendation.
Kim 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 to know more ... Read more The post Kim Uncorked: Welcome to my weekly wine recommendation. first appeared on My VanCity .
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Enjoy a special rate for Visa Infinite Wine Country tours
Visa Infinite Wine Country Tour Specials Explore wine country to the fullest with a special offer. Please enjoy a 20% discount on the tours listed below by entering the promo code WINECOUNTRY20 (in the top right corner of the shopping cart) when purchasing your tickets. OKANAGAN WINE TASTING TOUR Saturday August 8 10:00 AM – ... Read more The post Enjoy a special rate for Visa Infinite Wine Country tours first appeared on My VanCity .
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Clos du Soleil Appoints International Cellars as Western Canadian Agency
Clos du Soleil Appoints International Cellars as Western Canadian Agency Clos du Soleil is pleased to announce a new partnership with International Cellars, one of Western Canada’s leading independent fine wine agencies. Effective immediately, International Cellars will represent Clos du Soleil wines throughout Western Canada, including British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba. As Clos du ... Read more The post Clos du Soleil Appoints International Cellars as Western Canadian Agency first appeared on My VanCity .
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LEARNING ABOUT WINE: Why Does Burgundy Have So Many Communes?
Why 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 a place: Bourgogne, Chablis, Gevrey-Chambertin, ... Read more The post LEARNING ABOUT WINE: Why Does Burgundy Have So Many Communes? first appeared on My VanCity .
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Kim Uncorked: Welcome to my weekly wine recommendation.
Kim 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 to know more ... Read more The post Kim Uncorked: Welcome to my weekly wine recommendation. first appeared on My VanCity .
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Premiers Open the Door to Direct Wine Sales
Premiers Open the Door to Direct Wine Sales. Now Governments Must Finish the Job Wine Growers BC welcomes national framework but says true free trade requires simple consumer access without new markups, fees, or red tape. Wine Growers British Columbia welcomes the agreement reached by nine provincial Premiers to expand direct-to-consumer alcohol sales across Canada, ... Read more The post Premiers Open the Door to Direct Wine Sales first appeared on My VanCity .
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Kismet’s Manpreet Dhaliwal Continues Award-Winning Rise
Kismet’s Manpreet Dhaliwal Continues Award-Winning Rise with National and International Wine Honours Canada’s first and only South Asian female head winemaker adds major competition results, critic recognition, and leadership honours to a standout season Just three years after becoming Head Winemaker, Manpreet Dhaliwal is earning recognition across some of the world’s most respected wine competitions, ... Read more The post Kismet’s Manpreet Dhaliwal Continues Award-Winning Rise first appeared on My VanCity .
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Industry Reaction to the Agreement on Interprovincial Direct-to-Consumer Sales
Canadian Wine Industry Welcomes Landmark Direct-to-Consumer Alcohol Sales Agreement Wine Growers Canada (WGC), the national association representing Canada’s wine industry, welcomed today’s landmark agreement signed by nine provincial Premiers to implement direct-to-consumer (DTC) alcohol sales between participating jurisdictions. The Operating Agreement on Direct-to-Consumer Sales of Alcoholic Beverages represents one of the most significant advances in ... Read more The post Industry Reaction to the Agreement on Interprovincial Direct-to-Consumer Sales first appeared on My VanCity .
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PREMIERS SIGN FINAL AGREEMENT TOWARDS CANADA-WIDE DIRECT-TO-CONSUMER ALCOHOL SALES
Premiers are fostering a more open and integrated economy by removing a major trade barrier within Canada. Today premiers of nine provinces – Alberta, British Columbia, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, and Newfoundland and Labrador – signed a landmark agreement to implement Direct-to-Consumer (DTC) sales of alcoholic beverages between their ... Read more The post PREMIERS SIGN FINAL AGREEMENT TOWARDS CANADA-WIDE DIRECT-TO-CONSUMER ALCOHOL SALES first appeared on My VanCity .
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LEARNING ABOUT WINE: Chablis The History of Wine Production
Chablis: The History of Wine Production Chablis sits in northern Burgundy, in the Yonne along the Serein, geographically distinct from the Côte d’Or villages to the south. That position has always shaped the work. Chablis is cool, exposed, and vulnerable in ways that force wine production to be organized around risk as much as around ... Read more The post LEARNING ABOUT WINE: Chablis The History of Wine Production first appeared on My VanCity .
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STORM HAVEN VINEYARD: A 15-Year Exploration of Place
STORM HAVEN A Fifteen-Year Exploration of Place James Suckling’s First Visit to British Columbia In May 2026, Storm Haven Vineyard, the home property of Synchromesh Wines, became one of a select group of British Columbia vineyards to be evaluated during internationally renowned wine critic James Suckling’s first visit to a region whose reputation has grown ... Read more The post STORM HAVEN VINEYARD: A 15-Year Exploration of Place first appeared on My VanCity .
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From the Cellar with @Sam_WineTeacher
In addition to the weekly wine review and the various other, usually wine-related, articles I write for My Van City, I am going to include a new one that will appear from time to time. I’m calling it, ‘From the Cellar’. It will be similar to the wine reviews, except that it will feature wines ... Read more The post From the Cellar with @Sam_WineTeacher first appeared on My VanCity .
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Welcome Summer with Hester Creek
Building on the last “Back to VQA” wines that were featured on MyVanCity we are pleased to present three more VQA wines that are perfect for summer. These three wines are all perfect as your summer companion. From just sitting on the deck. soaking in a lakeside view, to enjoying a BBQ on a hot ... Read more The post Welcome Summer with Hester Creek first appeared on My VanCity .
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Kim Uncorked: Welcome to my weekly wine recommendation.
Kim 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 to know more ... Read more The post Kim Uncorked: Welcome to my weekly wine recommendation. first appeared on My VanCity .
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KŌPAREPARE WINES: GOOD WINE, SHARED PURPOSE
Fresh, expressive and rooted in the simple idea of giving back, Kōparepare pairs New Zealand’s signature Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc with seafood-friendly dining and a commitment to healthier oceans. Kōparepare takes its name from the te reo Māori word for “gift” or “contribution” – a philosophy that shapes every bottle. The concept is refreshingly straightforward: craft ... Read more The post KŌPAREPARE WINES: GOOD WINE, SHARED PURPOSE first appeared on My VanCity .
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A Summer Duo from Little Engine Wines
This is the first review of the season featuring two Little Engine Wines that match so well with summer. What goes best with sunshine, mountain views and long, slow days? Light, refreshing, delicious wines. You are going to love these wines as much as I do. Just ideal for enjoying on the beach, by the ... Read more The post A Summer Duo from Little Engine Wines first appeared on My VanCity .
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Noble Ridge’s 2019 The One Named Best Sparkling Wine at the All Canadian Wine Championships
Noble Ridge’s 2019 The One Named Best Sparkling Wine at the All Canadian Wine Championships The winery earns Canada’s top sparkling wine honour for a second time, highlighting the exceptional quality of Okanagan Falls as a premier sparkling wine region. Noble Ridge Vineyard & Winery is proud to announce that its flagship traditional-method sparkling wine, ... Read more The post Noble Ridge’s 2019 The One Named Best Sparkling Wine at the All Canadian Wine Championships first appeared on My VanCity .
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Kim Uncorked: Welcome to my weekly wine recommendation.
Kim 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 to know more ... Read more The post Kim Uncorked: Welcome to my weekly wine recommendation. first appeared on My VanCity .
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The Okanagan’s Original Icons: Decanting Memories Available Now
The Okanagan’s Original Icons: Decanting Memories Available Now The true story of pioneers Trudy and George Heiss will make you laugh, cry, and – most importantly – sip out loud. Long before the Okanagan Valley became a global wine destination, it was a blank canvas for those with enough grit to believe in it. ... Read more The post The Okanagan’s Original Icons: Decanting Memories Available Now first appeared on My VanCity .