The Wine Bar (and attached full restaurant Provence Marinaside) in Yaletown has the best and biggest rose wine by the glass list in Vancouver, with 23 selections. Sommelier Joshua Carlson expanded the rose wine list a few months ago, adding some of his favourites from across the world, as well as a few from our … Continue reading Best and Biggest Rose-By-The-Glass List in Vancouver: The Wine Bar in Yaletown
The little engine that could...not get us to leave! Just kidding. We left. Eventually. It's hard when they have a gorgeous tasting room and patio, sweeping views of Okanagan lake and vineyards, and tiers of delicious wine to taste. You can choose between two tastings - 5 selections from their premium platinum, gold and silver … Continue reading Big Bold Wines at Little Engine
You won't get killed here, but the wine is killer. Seriously, the place looks like a murder shack, so don't drive away. Go to neighbouring Poplar Grove for the views and big winery experience, get that out of your system, then come here. This is a must visit winery in the Okanagan. Winemaker Richard Kanazawa … Continue reading Kanazawa Wine
We may have a bit of a crush on roses lately since we can't stop talking about them (no wonder they're blushing!), and since it's Valentine's Day month, we couldn't resist sharing one more blush crush with you. The Poplar Grove 2014 Blanc de Noirs has our hearts racing. The blend of 41% malbec, 24% … Continue reading Happy Valentine’s Day! Poplar Grove Blanc de Noirs 2014
Patio Required, Just Add Wine. Our hearts break when we want to order our favourite bottle of wine in a restaurant and notice that the price is marked up 2-3 times what it retails in the BC Liquor Store. We love the buzz of Vancouver summer nights out, but our wallets don't! Shortly after our … Continue reading Summer Patio Wine Party
(Continued from The WInecouverites Take on Oliver...) The next morning, we headed to Naramata, for three final tastings before we headed home. We highly recommend these three wineries because they have each pulled off a perfect trifecta of award-winning wines, breathtaking scenery, and delicious food: Hillside, Poplar Grove, and Lakebreeze Wineries. You will not … Continue reading The Winecouverites Take On Naramata
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