#DrinkLocal to celebrate Earth Day! Steve MacNaull shares his suggestions KelownaNow with eco-friendly wines from Road 13 Vineyards in Oliver, Blasted Church Vineyards in Okanagan Falls, Solvero Wines and Garnet Valley Ranch Winery in Summerland, and more. #BCWines

#IntheNews : Kathleen Willcox reports on Canadian wines from coast-to-coast in the Drinks Business The Drinks Business, outlining current challenges as the industry continues to grow in size and respect.
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#KelownaBC : Up your wine IQ with Wine Growers British Columbia's Ambassador Program Level Two, with a new class happening next week. #BCWines

Celebrate the best chefs and restaurants at Vancouver Magazine's 2024 Restaurant Awards on May 6 at the Fairmont Hotel Vancouver.

Today, celebrate #MalbecWorldDay ! Learn more about the spirit of innovation from the fields to the glass.

#OpeningSoon : Locanda dell'Orso is a new modern, upscale Italian restaurant opening this spring in downtown Vancouver. The eatery will focus on Northern and Coastal Italy cuisine, helmed by Head Chef Marquella Uhrig. Read more in @viawesome. #DiscoverItaly
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#IntheNews : Ruth King at Sustainable Winegrowing BC and Donna Senese UBC Okanagan talk to BIV News about the collaborative effort and supportive learning process they are seeing with #Okanagan wineries to plan for the future in the region. #BCWines
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#GivingBack : The 7th annual Science of Cocktails fundraiser is happening this evening with the city's best bartenders and chefs shaking up innovative cocktails and serving tasty bites as well as cool science demos. This is a great way to support Science World's bursary program.

“One of the many compelling aspects of B.C.’s wine country is the sheer diversity of wines available… one cultivar that has found a firm foundation throughout the province is Pinot Noir.” - James Nevison

Read more The Province with three wines to try.
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Get your tickets now to the 35th Annual Vancouver Magazine Restaurant Awards presentation! The awards will be held on Monday, May 6 at the Fairmont Hotel Vancouver. Join Vancouver's culinary community as they toast to all the nominees and winners.

#IntheNews : Vancouver Island’s iconic Sooke Harbour House is reopening this summer under the helm of Melissa Craig and Andre Saint-Jacques. Learn more about the history of the lodge and what to expect in its new chapter with Melissa and her team in Alexandra Gill's Hot Dish article.

#VIWF E-NEWS: There are so many opportunities for spring trade tastings in downtown Vancouver to keep on top of the latest releases and trends. Qualified trade can register for three upcoming events, check out our industry e-news for all the details.
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#VIWF : Check out Karl @ MyWinePal 🍷🍁's recap of our Challenge of the Red Titans seminar on March 1, led by Filippo Bartolotta & Neal McLennan. Not only was it a “dash of fun, but the seminar still provided us with valuable information about Italian red wines.' #DiscoverItaly #VanWineFest

Martina Maude hosts a series of themed wine pop ups in Vancouver, Maude Sips, with her collaborator and personal chef Becca Higdon. Learn more about the series and her friendly and story-focused approach to wine education in Vancouver Magazine profile. #WineIQ
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#DiscoverItaly : Learn about Chianti Classico and its Gran Selezione designation from Gillian Ballance MS. She chats with Anthony Gismondi about Castello di Gabbiano's long history and the recent changes in the region. Watch full video recorded at #VIWF : bit.ly/4a5No25

#DrinkLocal : Neal McLennan introduces a new series in his Vancouver Magazine wine column that makes the link between BC and some of the world’s historic wine regions. Up first is Loire… with suggestions from @dasilvawines, Free Form Okanagan Crush Pad & Township 7 Vineyards.
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#DrinkLocal : Now is a great time to support our #BCWine industry. James Nevison The Province suggests stocking up on current vintages in the market, signing up for winery wine clubs, and continuing to visit tasting rooms as the touring season arrives.
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Listen at your leisure to BC Food and Wine Radio's podcast with fascinating interviews recorded live at #VanWineFest 's Tasting Room. In the latest show, Anthony Gismondi catches up with Richard Kanazawa Bench 1775 Winery. #BCWines #DrinkLocal