The Wine Bar (and attached full restaurant Provence Marinaside) in Yaletown has the best and biggest rose wine by the glass list in Vancouver, with 23 selections. Sommelier Joshua Carlson expanded the rose wine list a few months ago, adding some of his favourites from across the world, as well as a few from our … Continue reading Best and Biggest Rose-By-The-Glass List in Vancouver: The Wine Bar in Yaletown
We had the privilege of being invited to a Winemakers dinner with legendary California Organic Winemaker Bob Blue, at Chewies Oyster Bar in Coal Harbour last night. Thanks to Gael Mackie of Escalade Wines for the invite! It was a great night of tasting wines from Bob's Bonterra and 1000 Stories brands, while chatting with … Continue reading Talking Bourbon Barrels and Organic Wine with Bob Blue of Bonterra and 1000 Stories Wines
The little engine that could...not get us to leave! Just kidding. We left. Eventually. It's hard when they have a gorgeous tasting room and patio, sweeping views of Okanagan lake and vineyards, and tiers of delicious wine to taste. You can choose between two tastings - 5 selections from their premium platinum, gold and silver … Continue reading Big Bold Wines at Little Engine
We have been loving small, family-run wineries lately, and Little Straw in West Kelowna is no exception. Except that they are, because they have FOOD! Double the points for this! Anywhere that provides us with copious amounts of delicious wine has an automatic key to our heart, but add a smorgasbord of our favorite foods … Continue reading Drawing the Big Straw by Visiting Little Straw Winery
You won't get killed here, but the wine is killer. Seriously, the place looks like a murder shack, so don't drive away. Go to neighbouring Poplar Grove for the views and big winery experience, get that out of your system, then come here. This is a must visit winery in the Okanagan. Winemaker Richard Kanazawa … Continue reading Kanazawa Wine
Today marked the retirement of Sandhill Winemaker Howard Soon, the longest serving winemaker in Canada with 37 consecutive vintages to his name and numerous notable awards. The winery, located in downtown Kelowna, may not have the romantic vineyard ambiance that makes other Okanagan wineries so popular, but where they don't lack is inside, where you'll … Continue reading Unique Tasting Experience at Sandhill Winery’s Urban Centre
We may have a bit of a crush on roses lately since we can't stop talking about them (no wonder they're blushing!), and since it's Valentine's Day month, we couldn't resist sharing one more blush crush with you. The Poplar Grove 2014 Blanc de Noirs has our hearts racing. The blend of 41% malbec, 24% … Continue reading Happy Valentine’s Day! Poplar Grove Blanc de Noirs 2014
This was our first time attending Taste BC, an annual event put on by Liberty Merchant Company and benefiting the BC Children's Hospital Foundation. Hosted at the Pan Pacific Hotel on January 22nd 2015, this event has raised over $200K since its inaugeration 21 years ago. With tickets only $49.99 for a night of sampling … Continue reading The Winecouverites Go To ‘Taste BC’ 2015
We called it the "Wine Before Whine Pre-Holiday Party" because we figured the end of November is the perfect time to host a party before everyone is partied out from holiday festivities. We wanted to supply our friends with lots of wine, in a beautiful waterfront venue, and while they were still in the mood … Continue reading Winecouverites Wine Tasting Event at Mahony & Sons Stamps Landing
We chose this wine because we are in denial that summer is ending, and the Vaila Rose is the perfect summer wine which epitomizes our September denial. Go to Les Amis du Fromage, or your local deli, pick up some of your favourite cheese (or better yet, try something new and adventurous! Like Milbenkäse*), check … Continue reading Le Vieux Pin Vaila Rose
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