For several reasons, British Columbia is producing some of the Pacific Northwest’s best sparkling wines, and this is Roger Wong’s fifth Platinum in recent years for his bubbles. His time with Gray Monk Estate Winery and Riesling-focused Tantalus helps explain his stunning success for this frizzante- style pinkish blend of Riesling, Gewürztramer and Merlot. It comes with a … [Read more...] about Intrigue Wines NV I Do Rosé Sparkling Wine, Okanagan Valley $24.95
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British Columbia success with beer in cans carries into wine
PENTICTON, British Columbia — At one point in Canadian beer history, almost all of the suds sold above the 49th parallel were in bottles. Tall, short or ‘stubby,’ glass was the industry standard. Now? Nearly 90 percent of craft beer, except for large formats, is sold in cans, according to Evan Singer, national sales manager for Vessel Packaging Co., a leader in canning … [Read more...] about British Columbia success with beer in cans carries into wine
A Vine Start: Cover story marks our return to British Columbia
To longtime friends in British Columbia, We’re back. When I launched this magazine with Jerry Hug, our goals included shining more spotlights on the British Columbia wine industry and sharing more of their stories. Andy Perdue and I did that perhaps better than anyone else in the United States not long after we created Wine Press Northwest magazine in 1998 for our … [Read more...] about A Vine Start: Cover story marks our return to British Columbia
British Columbia welcomes U.S. to revisit world-class wines
If you’ve never been to any pocket of British Columbia wine country, there’s an obvious reason why this is the summer to head to the border and hop over. The American dollar is so far in your favour that loose change might come close to buying a good bottle of BC vino. (On June 1, a U.S. dollar was equal to $1.27 Canadian.) And if it’s been a while since you … [Read more...] about British Columbia welcomes U.S. to revisit world-class wines
Sidebar: British Columbia COVID-19 guidelines
As of June 1, the majority of COVID-related restrictions have been lifted throughout most of Canada. In British Columbia, there are no mask mandates or limits on gatherings, and the requirement to show proof of vaccination at non-essential businesses is no longer required by the Province of British Columbia’s Provincial Health Officer, Dr. Bonnie Henry. To cross the border, … [Read more...] about Sidebar: British Columbia COVID-19 guidelines