I first moved to the Okanagan some 25+ years ago. I was not a wine drinker, let alone someone who knew about food and wine pairing. Back then, all I knew was meat colour = wine colour. Times were so much simpler, albeit not as tasty as today. Red for red and white for white … [Read more...] about From the Editor
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From the Editor
Winter Wines It’s been one heck of a year for BC wine growers and producers. From fires to floods, droughts to windstorms, Mother Nature has been chaotic to say the least. That hasn’t stopped BC’s steadfast wineries. In fact, they released some fabulous vintages just in … [Read more...] about From the Editor
From the Editor
Welcome to the 30th anniversary edition of Food & Wine Trails. Keeping a magazine viable is a huge undertaking, especially in today’s world, and we’ve gone through quite a few changes over the years. Back in 1991, David Gamble founded British Columbia Wine Trails … [Read more...] about From the Editor
From the Editor
Hurray for Rosé! It’s summer, and that means wine tastings, picnics and getting together outside with friends and family. I love rosés because they usually have a low to medium alcohol level, which means you can enjoy more of it. The refreshing berry flavours and burst of … [Read more...] about From the Editor
From the Editor
Wine-Tasting Season is Here! Spring blends into summer with promises of wine touring and outdoor wine tasting. I remember when I first moved to the Okanagan as an adult, many, many bottles of wine ago. The person in charge of the tour was very knowledgeable and told us what we … [Read more...] about From the Editor