For those times you can’t hop a plane to explore the vineyards of France, Italy or Kelowna, these new books are the next best thing. A Year in the Vineyard by Sophie Menin and Bob Chaplin This gorgeous coffee-table book is a tribute to the cycle of the vine, following the seasonal rhythms from winter […] The post Wine-soaked reads for armchair travellers appeared first on VITIS .
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It’s the annual summertime dilemma: You want to enjoy good wine in good glasses at your outdoor events, but you don’t want to risk broken glass all over your patio, not to mention how annoyed you’d be if someone smashed your precious Vinum stems. Luckily, acrylic glassware is getting better and better all the time, […] The post Groovy glassware appeared first on VITIS .
Cheers to frequent Vitis contributor Rhys Pender MW, winner of this year’s BC Wine Industry Leadership Excellence Award, which was announced at the 2026 Canadian Wine Industry Awards earlier this month. Wine Growers Canada presents the awards each year, recognizing the individuals, organizations and businesses that have gone above and beyond to support and enhance […] The post Recognition for BC wine champions appeared first on VITIS .
There’s a lot to be said for taking it slow, for savouring life and supporting smaller, more sustainable communities and the people who make them thrive. That’s what Cittaslow is all about. The name literally means “Slow City,” inspired by the Slow Food movement. Some 308 communities around the world are certified as Cittaslow, including […] The post The value of slow appeared first on VITIS .
