Capture the spirit of the holidays with an Italian-inspired eggnog created by Martin Corriveau, the cocktail maestro at La Pentola della Quercia. ‘Befana’ is the name of an old lady who, according to Italian folklore, brings gifts to children on Epiphany Eve (Jan. 5th), riding… Keep Reading
Baby, it’s cold outside… Head over to Black Tea, Disaronno, and Grand Marnier, TWG Blueberry Tea is stirred with a cinnamon stick, garnished with a slice of orange, and served hot! Keep Reading
Eggnog season is upon us! Celebrate with Epiphany Eve. La Befana’s fruit cake and spice flavours create a tasty new take on a Christmas classic. La Befana was recently featured on Eater Vancouver’s Eggnog Heat Map. Check out Vancouver’s eggnog hot spots and try some seasonal sips… Keep Reading
It’s been a busy time at Tinhorn Creek Vineyards with the grape picking wrapping up for the year and Winemaker and CEO Sandra Oldfield celebrating the winery’s 20th harvest with a special year that saw two types of vintage emerge. The Okanagan’s hot summer leading… Keep Reading
Photo via The Toronto Star Who says only kids get treats? These ghoulish cocktails we spotted in The Toronto Star are sure to have your guests howling for more! http://www.thestar.com/life/food_wine/2013/10/24/halloween_cocktails_five_scarily_good_sips.html Keep Reading
Freshest of flavours, seasonal ingredients and imaginative mixes – it’s not just Chef Lucais Syme’s kitchen team at La Pentola della Quercia that’s creating handcrafted cuisine. La Pentola’s bar – headed up by Martin Corriveau – is taking a spirited approach to cocktails this fall.… Keep Reading
The team at Tinhorn Creek Vineyards and their onsite Miradoro Restaurant are today raising a glass to their new Food Primary license. The new license will allow guests to enjoy BC beer and spirits alongside the Tinhorn Creek and other local regional wines currently served… Keep Reading
On Sunday, September 8, 2013, Tinhorn Creek’s good friend and colleague, Hans Fischer died peacefully in South Okanagan Hospital in Oliver; his extended battle with cancer is now over. Hans was the original owner of the Fischer Vineyard, which he purchased in 1982, this vineyard… Keep Reading
Expert sommelier Terry Threlfall has joined La Pentola’s team of knowledgeable staff as consulting wine director; taking the wine list back to the restaurant’s Northern Italian roots and bringing more than a decade of wine industry experience to the table. Chef-duo Adam Pegg and Lucais… Keep Reading
Summer’s nearly over but harvest time is just around the corner and the change in season marks a happy time of celebrations, family-style dining and making the most of the South Okanagan’s natural bounty at Tinhorn Creek Vineyards. The annual Okanagan Fall Wine Festival kicks… Keep Reading
This week’s Drink of the Week is Tinhorn Creek Vineyard’s 2012 Gewürztraminer. Beautifully aromatic, grapes for this wine are grown 100% in Tinhorn Creek Vineyard on the Golden Mile Bench just south of Oliver, BC in the Okanagan Valley. In the late afternoon the sun… Keep Reading
Sister wineries LaStella and Le Vieux Pin have opened their cellar doors to welcome wine lovers and give them the inside scoop with an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of their craft. This new tour offers a unique opportunity to discover more about the wineries low input and… Keep Reading