Howard Soon, acclaimed Master Winemaker at Vanessa Vineyard, remembers 2015 well. “[It was] the kind of summer where you could just snap your fingers and the grapes were killer ripe.” He knew this would be an important year for their winery’s Cabernet Franc. “Heat makes wine … [Read more...] about Vanessa Vineyard: Two Iconic Reds Bombarded by the Sun
Ricco Bambino: Charmingly Avant-Gard
The ambience at Ricco Bambino is Italian elegance meets new nostalgia; understated and fun, inviting and relaxed. It’s feminine with a sexy, masculine edge – think Sean Connery as Bond in Thunderball in his open pink shirt and white shorts. The upholstery is crushed velvet; the … [Read more...] about Ricco Bambino: Charmingly Avant-Gard
Vanessa Vineyard: Location is Everything
Tucked on a hillside overlooking the stately Similkameen River sits Vanessa Vineyard, a small artisanal vineyard that specializes in growing five grape varieties for its limited-edition reds. The vineyard only produces 3,000 cases a year — available exclusively online, at their … [Read more...] about Vanessa Vineyard: Location is Everything
Clos du Soleil Earns a Trio of Medals at Decanter World Wine Awards
They’re celebrating at Clos du Soleil! This small artisanal winery recently won three medals at the Decanter World Wine Awards, the world’s most prestigious and influential wine competition. The three silver medals were awarded to: Capella 2016, the winery’s premier white, an … [Read more...] about Clos du Soleil Earns a Trio of Medals at Decanter World Wine Awards
Adega on 45th Estate Winery
Owners Fred Farinha and Alex Nunes were both born with an understanding of wine. It’s in their history and blood. As a boy growing up in a Portuguese village known for its wine and olives, Alex recalls climbing inside the wine barrels to clean them and being paid a candy. He … [Read more...] about Adega on 45th Estate Winery