The wine region of Kelowna is located in the region of Okanagan Valley of British Columbia of Canada. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Quails' Gate or the Domaine Ciao Bella produce mainly wines red, sparkling and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Kelowna are Pinot blanc, Zweigelt and Pinot noir, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Kelowna often reveals types of flavors of red fruit, non oak or earth and sometimes also flavors of microbio, vegetal or oak.
In the mouth of Kelowna is a powerful with a nice freshness. We currently count 8 estates and châteaux in the of Kelowna, producing 11 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Kelowna go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, veal or game (deer, venison).
Canada’s western province of British Columbia (BC), has approved six new sub-appellations for its most famous wine-growing region of Okanagan Valley. The Okanagan Valley is BC’s largest appellation – called Geographical Indications (GIs) in Canada. And from a standing start in 2015, it now has 11 sub-GIs following the recent ratification. The six new sub-GIs are: Summerland Valleys, Summerland Lakefront, Summerland Bench, East Kelowna Slopes, South Kelowna Slopes and Lake Country. They are now l ...
The arrival of Covid and the ensuing lockdown restrictions had serious repercussions in the hospitality sector and severely disrupted supply chains, particularly in the drinks sector. Champagne, one of the world’s most recognisable and exported wines, was severely hit by travelling restrictions – which initially impacted the luxury sector Champagne dominates – and the closing of on-trade outlets. The 2020 slump As a result, in 2020, Champagne sales plummeted; a 10% decrease year-on-year in March ...
What to drink now… Mimosa Perfect for spring brunch, the Mimosa is a mix of equal parts Champagne and orange juice. The cocktail is attributed to Frank Meier, head bartender at the Paris Ritz, who served the first Mimosa in 1925, though the recipe appeared elsewhere in France at the same time. Either way, it’s a twist on the British Buck’s Fizz, invented in 1921 at the Buck’s Club in London, which used more Champagne and could include gin. Avoid vintage fizzes or special cuvées: a classic ...
