Climate and soil are two natural components in growing quality Pinot Noir but producing a top-notch bottle requires a passionate human hand and careful judgment. Vancouver Island has providence on its side when it comes to growing this varietal. With latitude on par with the … [Read more...] about Averill Creek Winery – Where Pinot Noir is the vineyard’s ‘Raison d’Etre’
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Recline Ridge – A TASTING ADVENTURE
Recline Ridge owners Graydon and Maureen Ratzlaff are focused on their customers in their wine shop. “We focus on delivering the best experience that we can,” says Graydon. Everyone from the educated taster to the wine newbie can all get something from the experience. The common … [Read more...] about Recline Ridge – A TASTING ADVENTURE
Larch Hills Winery – An Extraordinary Wine Experience
When planning your wine tasting tours this spring, you must travel north to the Shuswap to discover BC’s newest wine frontier. One of the region’s pioneer vineyards knew the conditions here were ideal for growing cold climate wines a long time ago, and they continue to garner … [Read more...] about Larch Hills Winery – An Extraordinary Wine Experience
Awards And A New Rosé At Gehringer Brothers
Gehringer Brothers’ wines have a long track record of winning top awards, which are all proudly displayed in the bright wine shop. They are also the reigning “King of the Platinum” at Wine Press Northwest, where the total number of platinum awards (64) is nearly double that of … [Read more...] about Awards And A New Rosé At Gehringer Brothers
Discover The Treasures Of Desert Hills
The Black Sage Bench is celebrated both nationally and internationally as a wine growing region, distinguished by the unique terroir of the valley’s desert hills. And there are few wineries in this renowned little town that capture the character of this region quite like the … [Read more...] about Discover The Treasures Of Desert Hills