As seen in
Winter 2018
Winter issue is here. Our readers have voted for 2018 Best of the Okanagan awards. Young Jaeden Izik-Dzurko tickles the ivory, Dr. Evans makes new dino discoveries and writer David Wylie is digging deep into the deceit on the web. Our wine reviews explore the richness of big Bordeaux-style reds.
May 2019
The wine issue of Okanagan Life magazine is here. See the 2019 winners of the Best of BC Wine Awards. Writer Myrna Stark-Leader has delved into Marriage 2.0, how Okanagan couples are […]
Judgement of BC
Okanagan winemakers were put to the test this fall as 12 BC wines faced-off against 12 global benchmarks. Taking top honours among the flight of Bordeaux-style red blends was Poplar Grove The Legacy 2014. Laughing Stock Vineyards’ Portfolio 2015 placed second. DJ Kearney, founder of the Judgement of BC, says, “The fact that two BC wines topped the red blends challenge was a true testament to our distinct terroir and climate, but most of all to skilled farming and winemaking.”
Grape Research
For the first time, the four grape growing provinces are joining forces thanks to a Government of Canada investment of $8.4 million to develop a national research cluster to help growers better protect their crops, test new vine varieties, and analyse growing practices. Industry will invest another $3.7 million investment.“This contribution is significant in helping to build the Canadian brand for our exceptional Canadian wines. From BC, Ontario, Quebec, to Nova Scotia, Canadian vintners are making wines that are competing and winning in international markets,” says Canadian Vintners Association CEO Dan Paszkowski.
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