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Vanessa Vineyards: What Makes a Winery Visit Great or Not?
Wine tourism is a thriving industry! Just like any other form of tourism, the purpose of wine tourism is to have new experiences and enrich our lives. But what makes a wine tourism experience great? Does it all come down to the quality of the wines we taste when we visit wineries? Is there a… [Read more]
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Exquisite Sips And Amazing Savors At The Phantom Creek Estates’ Restaurant
It had been over a year since our last visit to the Phantom Creek Estate Winery located in the Osoyoos wine region of British Columbia. We were eager to return to Phantom Creek Estate Winery, this time to experience their wines while dining at their renowned restaurant. During our previous visit, we were mistaken for… [Read more]
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Tasting Clos du Soleil Latest Releases: Do They Really Make Some of the Best Wines in all of Canada?
Welcome to the fascinating world of Clos du Soleil Winery, nestled in the charming town of Keremeos, Similkameen Valley. Right at the entrance, you’ll find Clifton Fadiman’s quote, “If Food is the body of good living, Wine is its soul.” As you read that quote you can’t help but wonder: Can the wine tasting provide… [Read more]
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All you need to know about Clos du Soleil Winery and its Bordeaux inspired wines
Clifton Fadiman’s quote, “If Food is the body of good living, wine is its soul,” graces the entrance of the Clos du Soleil Winery located in the town of Keremeos, British Columbia’s Similkameen Valley. We are perplexed by how to reconcile this with the latest medical advice that wine is not good for you, even… [Read more]
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In Search Of British Columbia Wine Trail’s Best-Kept Secrets And Hidden Gems: Similkameen Valley’s Corcelettes Winery And Their Wines
“Rugged, Rustic, Real” reads the road sign to Keremeos, home of Corcelettes, the much respected in the Similkameen Valley, winery. Although every bit real, there’s nothing rugged or rustic about Corcelettes Winery or their wines. Prepare to immerse yourself in the world of Corcelettes as we uncover yet another Similkameen Valley’s hidden gem that awaits… [Read more]
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New kid on the Meyer Winery’s block: All you need to know about Mayhem Winery and their wines
Mayhem Winery stands as an extraordinary testament to the bond between siblings. The creation of this winery is a result of the partnership of Terry Meyer, JAK [sic] Meyer and their spouses. Together they sought to complement the existing Meyer brand rather than compete with it. With its whimsical wine tasting room, wines in aluminum… [Read more]
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In Search Of British Columbia’s Wine Trail’s Best-Kept Secrets And Hidden Gems: Similkameen Valley’s Orofino Winery And Their Wines
The Similkameen Valley wine region of British Columbia is said to be on the cusp of blossoming into a world-class wine destination. Yet, Similkameen Valley’s wineries are often regarded as British Columbia’s best-kept secret. Orofino Winery, already on its 20th vintage, is one such example. While we blame the treacherous mountain road for our unintended… [Read more]
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CheckMate Winery Review. All You Need To Know If You Are Planning A Visit
We always meant to visit Antelope Ridge Winery. But as the famous adage goes: so many wineries, so little time. Sadly, the place remained on our backup list until it was gone, as in sold, lock, stock and barrel to British Columbia’s own, von Mandl. Some say that Antelope Ridge was rescued from obscurity. We… [Read more]
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Blue Mountain Winery: 2020 vintage wines review and food pairing ideas
Are you a wine enthusiast and have “seeking out affordable and quality wines” listed as your favourite sport? If you are located in the New World, you probably know that anything that makes it across the proverbial pond is way overpriced and hardly combines “affordable and quality” in one description. Common sense told us to… [Read more]
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Tantalus Winery visit: What to expect & is it worth your time.
When someone names a business venture after God, more likely than not, they want to signal that the business possesses differentiating qualities of a particular deity. But what if the deity in question has more than one “thing” going for them? Take, for example, Tantalus, a Greek Demigod. It is said that Tantalus stole the… [Read more]