It’s a truth universally acknowledged in tasting rooms and patios alike: rosé is a wine that makes people smile.
More than just a summer sipper.
There’s a reason for that. It’s easy to love. Rosé doesn’t ask much of you, just pop the cork, pour it cold, and bask in the moment. But herein lies the danger: too often its charm is mistaken for a lack of depth. Rosé has become the wine equivalent of a vacation fling, flirted with in summer and often abandoned by fall.
We’d like to argue for something radical: rosé deserves to be taken seriously. Not in a nose-in-the-air, decant-it-for-two-hours kind of way. But seriously, as in worthy of attention, worthy of respect. And above all, worthy of being part of the year-round conversation in wine.
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Manzil Restaurant.
We went to Manzil expecting a great meal. After all, the Dhaliwal family’s original restaurant, Masala Bistro, had long been a favorite at Kismet Estate Winery in BC’s Okanagan Valley, known for its generous hospitality and deeply satisfying, spice-laden dishes.
What we hadn’t expected was just how evolved the experience would be. Manzil offers a modern, refreshingly light approach to Indian cuisine, delivering bold, vibrant flavors without the heaviness. It’s thoughtful, refined, and perfectly paired with the family’s wines.
It begins with a name: Manzil means “home” in Hindi. But this is no ordinary homecoming.
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A clear vision.
Some wineries make great wine. A few shift the conversation entirely. CheckMate Artisanal Winery is one of those few. Situated on the Golden Mile Bench in the South Okanagan, it combines bold ambition with focused precision, and the results speak for themselves.
From the outset, CheckMate set its sights high: Chardonnay and Merlot crafted to stand alongside the best in the world.
It’s not just a standout in British Columbia; it’s one of Canada’s most ambitious wine ventures to date.
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A glass of Adega set against its sloped estate vineyard.
In the sun-soaked southern reaches of British Columbia’s Okanagan Valley, where the vines bask under one of Canada’s warmest microclimates and the views stretch from sloping vineyards to shimmering Lake Osoyoos, Adega on 45th Estate Winery is undergoing an exciting transformation.
Rooted in a story that begins in 1966, when a Portuguese family purchased the land and planted orchards, Adega (Portuguese for “cellar”) has always been about connection to place. When the second generation turned the orchard into a vineyard in 2009, the original plan was to grow grapes for others. But as is often the case in wine, vision meets passion.
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We’re honoured and truly humbled to share that our entry has been published as part of the Jancis Robinson Wine Writing Competition!
Chardonnay grapes.
This year’s theme, “An Ode to a Grape Variety,” invited writers around the world to share stories inspired by the grapes that move them most.
To be featured on the website founded by Jancis Robinson MW, one of the world’s most respected and influential wine writers and critics, is an incredible milestone for us at AdVINEtures.
Jancis has long been a champion of thoughtful, informed wine writing, and her site is a global hub for wine lovers, professionals, and curious drinkers alike. We’re beyond grateful to be included in this year’s competition and excited to share our story with you.
Read our entry here: WWC25 – Chardonnay … uncanceled, by Allison Wallace | Jancis Robinson
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Some stories feel like they were meant to unfold a certain way.
Manpreet Dhaliwal.
At Kismet Estate Winery, the idea of destiny isn’t just in the name, it’s in the soil, the vines, and the family who built it. Brothers Sukhi and Balwinder Dhaliwal didn’t just plant grapes, they helped shape the future of BC wine, growing fruit for some of the Okanagan’s most respected wineries before launching their own label.
Now, a new chapter begins. Manpreet Dhaliwal, Sukhi’s daughter and Balwinder’s niece, stepped into the role of head winemaker in fall 2023. She’s believed to be the first South Asian female winemaker in Canada, and while that might sound like a lot of pressure, she’s taken it all in stride with plenty of hard work, a strong sense of curiosity, and a willingness to learn by doing.
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Alison Moyes.
By our third visit with winemaker Alison Moyes of Solvero Wines, we already knew what we were walking into: an earnest conversation packed with thoughtful insights, layered with the kind of honesty that makes you lean in, and beautiful wines in the glass that over-deliver on every level.
Solvero may still be young in the BC wine scene, but their clarity of vision, precision in execution, and ability to adapt under pressure have quickly made them one of our absolute favourites in the region.
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There’s something inherently festive about bubbles.
A promising future in BC.
Whether you’re popping a cork to toast a milestone, pouring a glass at brunch, or simply pairing effervescence with a Tuesday evening, sparkling wine adds a touch of joy to any occasion.
And what better time to raise a glass than on #SparklingWineWeek especially when it coincides with Canada Day? We felt the latter was a great excuse to celebrate with some homegrown bubbles from British Columbia’s sparkling wine scene.
Does BC do Sparkling well? The answer, in short, is yes.
We recently spent time in the Okanagan and were lucky enough to taste a few unreleased bottlings that left us buzzing with excitement. BC’s sparkling wine future is not just promising, it’s already happening.
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