Each time we visit Guillaume Large at Résonance Wines in Oregon’s Willamette Valley, there’s a quiet certainty in the cellar. The barrels may hold the stories of different years, but the thread that ties them together is unmistakable: precision, patience, and an unwavering pursuit of expressing place.
Since Maison Louis Jadot established Résonance in 2013 as its first project outside Burgundy, the goal has never been to recreate Burgundy in Oregon, but to apply Burgundian sensibilities to the singular terroirs of the Willamette Valley. Under the meticulous hand of winemaker Guillaume Large, the wines have not only proven their consistency year after year but continue to show a deepening complexity and confidence with each vintage.
In Surrey, British Columbia, a new chapter in the province’s wine story is unfolding. Once known as Cavallo Estate Winery, the property has been reborn as Gate 22 Winery—a sleek, modern destination where creativity and craft are setting a new standard in BC wine.
“When we took on the property, we wanted to create a destination that feels both modern and approachable,” says Christa-Lee McWatters, VP of the Gate 22 team. “Our goal was to make wines that express a true sense of place while inspiring curiosity for what’s possible.”
That philosophy has become the heartbeat of Gate 22, shaping not just its wines but every guest experience, from the first pour to the final sip.
Most people don’t think of the Fraser Valley as wine country. It sits in the rain shadow of Vancouver, where damp coastal weather keeps umbrellas permanently within reach. And yet, just outside Langley, Chaberton Estate Winery has been quietly challenging expectations for decades.
Founded in 1975 by Claude and Inge Violet, Chaberton holds the distinction of being one of the oldest estate wineries in British Columbia, and the very first in the Lower Mainland.
Santa Barbara wine country offers no shortage of beautiful estates, yet Presqu’ile Winery manages to immediately distinguish itself. The architecture is modern and graceful without tipping into excess, the setting frames sweeping vineyard and coastal views, and the experience is curated in a way that feels both intentional and inviting.
It’s the kind of destination where the glass in your hand feels inseparable from the landscape around you: ocean-cooled breezes, rolling vineyards, and a striking modern tasting room that seems to frame it all like art. Add to that a thoughtful food program and wines that capture both precision and personality, and Presqu’ile becomes much more than a stop on the trail, it feels like a complete experience of what makes this region so compelling.
Wine Growers British Columbia gathered the province’s leading producers under one roof for the annual Swirl Around BC Wine Expo, an exclusive day-long celebration designed for trade and media. More than 60 wineries representing the province’s diverse growing regions poured their latest releases, offering a comprehensive look at the state of BC wine today.
The day unfolded in two parts: a dynamic walkaround tasting of new releases and a series of curated seminars tackling the industry’s most pressing challenges.
From the rugged beauty of the Similkameen to the golden shores of Osoyoos, our latest video AdVINEture through the Okanagan Valley reminded us why BC wine is a world-class contender. 🍇✨
📍 Similkameen → Summerland → Naramata → Oliver → Osoyoos
In spite of recent challenging vintages, what we found was a region that’s not just surviving—it’s thriving. Quality is soaring, individuality is shining, and the stories behind the wines are more compelling than ever.
⬇️Hit play below for a taste of our Okanagan AdVINEture or click the links above ⬆️ to explore each featured winery.
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