PICTON, Ontario - Deep Roots Winery on British Columbia’s Naramata Bench and Arrowleaf Cellars in Lake Country north of Kelowna took top honors as wines from the Okanagan Valley dominated the 36th annual All Canadian Wine Championships. Bev Carnahan, director of the event, bills the judging as Canada’s oldest and largest wine competition and reported 1,322 entries, with 807 … [Read more...] about Deep Roots Winery 2014 Syrah wins All Canadian Wine Championships
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British Columbia wines dominate Los Angeles International Wine Competition
POMONA, Calif. - Forty Pacific Northwest wines earned gold medals or better at the "granddaddy of all American wine competitions." The 77th annual Los Angeles International Wine Competition took place in mid-May at the Los Angeles County fairgrounds, drawing more than 3,000 entries from around the world. Some 17 wines from British Columbia, Washington and Oregon earned … [Read more...] about British Columbia wines dominate Los Angeles International Wine Competition
Husband/wife team make Tightrope Winery a destination in British Columbia
PENTICTON, British Columbia - It’s no secret in British Columbia, but Tightrope Winery deserves to be in the discussion when talking about the best young wineries in the Pacific Northwest. There’s no debate among judges at the Cascadia Wine Competition. The international judging of Pacific Northwest wine staged in Hood River, Ore., at the historic Columbia Gorge Hotel … [Read more...] about Husband/wife team make Tightrope Winery a destination in British Columbia
St. Hubertus Riesling tops Best of Varietal for British Columbia wine
PENTICTON, British Columbia - Andy Gebert, winemaker and co-owner of St. Hubertus & Oak Bay Estate Winery in Kelowna, used his 2013 Estate Riesling to earn Wine of the Year honors at the 2016 British Columbia Best of Varietal Wine Awards. The Okanagan Wine Festivals Society announced the competition results Thursday to officially launch of the 22nd annual Spring Okanagan … [Read more...] about St. Hubertus Riesling tops Best of Varietal for British Columbia wine
Tinhorn Creek Vineyards announces 2016 concert series
OLIVER, British Columbia - Tinhorn Creek Vineyards, one of the most visitor-friendly wineries in the Okanagan Valley, has announced the return of its Canadian Concert Series this summer. The series features music from some of Canada's top talent, all in the comfort of the winery's amphitheater, which is next to the award-winning winery. The concert series kicks off May 28 … [Read more...] about Tinhorn Creek Vineyards announces 2016 concert series