BC wineries featuring live music
The combination of smooth, soulful melodies and the complex flavours of wine creates an ambiance that is simply unmatched. Add to that the warm sun, rolling vineyards, and fresh summer air, and you have a backdrop that elevates the experience to another level. Whether you’re a music lover or a wine connoisseur, there’s no denying that this pairing is a match made in heaven. Our latest article for the Daily Hive here features a list of BC wineries offering live music ranging from smaller venues with local artists to large amphitheatres with A-list performers this summer.
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Best BC wineries for a wedding.
The holiday season is one of the most popular times for popping the question and if the New Year has you planning your nuptials, wineries have a lot to offer in terms of venue choice. However, since the pandemic, there are several wineries that either no longer host weddings or have put events on hold. Our latest article for the Daily Hive lists 6 BC wineries that range from small to large, down to earth to lavish, and intimate to grand, that all offer something distinct to help make your special day exclusively yours. Click here for the full story.
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The entrance to Martin’s Lane.
Martin’s Lane Winery in British Columbia’s Okanagan Valley is truly a major accomplishment. The property is visually stunning; the winery building is a triumph of both function and form; and most importantly, Martin’s Lane produces some stunning wine.
Martin’s Lane is a part of the Mark Anthony Group, the umbrella over a range of beverage producing companies run by Anthony von Mandl. The group has now grown to several wineries all located in the Okanagan. The flagship, and original winery is Mission Hill Family Estate and the portfolio has expanded through the acquisitions of Checkmate Artisanal Winery, Road 13 Vineyards, Liquidity Wines, and CedarCreek Estate Winery. Martin’s Lane breaks the mould and is the first winery that von Mandl has built as opposed to bought.
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This month the #Winophiles are taking a look at French varieties made into wines around the world. While we could think of many examples from various regions we have visited, we want to shine a spotlight on our own backyard where the Okanagan Valley is making some truly world-class Chardonnay. (To read the other articles related to this month’s topic, please refer to the links at the end).
The beautiful vineyards at BC’s Blasted Church Winery.
Chardonnay has an association with Burgundy that is an unbreakable bond. That is simply because so many of the world’s most profound Chardonnay wines come from that region. The great wines of Puligny Montrachet, Chassagne Montrachet, Meursault and Chablis, among other Burgundy sub-regions, make the reference-point wines from the Chardonnay grape. But Chardonnay is a chameleon-like grape that has been successfully planted all over the world and shown its ability to adapt to new terroirs with the potential to make great wine outside of Burgundy as well as within. One of those regions that is rapidly gaining notice is the Okanagan Valley in British Columbia, Canada.
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Blue Grouse Estate Vineyards.
Vancouver Island is home to British Columbia’s newest sub-GI (Geographical Indication), the Cowichan Valley. Consisting of Canada’s only cool Mediterranean Maritime climate, mild and damp winters and distinct soils, this unique growing area is arguably one of the most challenging in the world pushing the boundaries of where grape growing is still possible.
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