Nota Bene bash for Canadian Breast Cancer Foundati...

It was party time at Black Hills Estate Winery. On Saturday, June 20, 300 guests celebrated the 15th annual Nota Bene release with fine wine, splendid cuisine created by Joy Road Catering and star-struck entertainment at the South Okanagan’s preeminent wine and celebrity happening. The show included a dazzling fashion show with wine-inspired fashion designs by fashion designer Kerri...

MNP’s 6th Annual Workshop for the B.C. Wine Indust...

On Tuesday, June 16, 2015 in Penticton, Geoff McIntyre, CPA, CA, business advisor with winery businesses, will host this important workshop on the nuts and bolts of Succession Planning for owners and would-be owners and managers of B.C. wineries. Here is the agenda and registration information as provided by MNP’s regional marketing manager, Karen Graham, BBA: Learn How Succession Planning is Critical to Your Wine...

Wine and Liquor Law in British Columbia 2015

Another round of big changes to B.C.’s wine and liquor law policies are expected to come into effect on April 1. How will the reforms impact producers of wine, beer and spirits, as well as retailers, licensees and consumers? The Annual Seminar on New Developments for Wine and Liquor Law in B.C., set to take place on February 23, 2015 at the Metropolitan Hotel in Vancouver, “provides an update on upcoming  reforms...

Rover wins first ever Premier`s Wine Award

Let the 34th Annual Fall Okanagan Wine Festival begin! Held last night at the historic Laurel Packinghouse in downtown Kelowna, the British Columbia Wine Awards and Reception marks the launch of the Fall Wine Festival (October 3-13). Of 540 wines tasted by a distinguished panel, 268 were awarded medals – bronze, silver and gold. Winemakers like See Ya Later Ranch  senior winemaker Dave Carson, Stoneboat Vineyards...

Best of Varietals Wine Awards 2014

The results are in. Okanagan Wine Festivals Society announced the 2014 Best of Varietal Wine Award winners on May 1, marking the official launch of the 20th Spring Okanagan Wine Festival. The competition featured 25 categories, representing the best of the 380 wines submitted. Chaired by Martin Lewis, manager of Kettle Valley Station Pub, four panels consisting of 15 experienced judges  comprising wine critics, sommeliers,...