The Williamette Valley
A taste of Burgundy in the Pacific Northwest
Nestled in the foothills of the Coast Range Mountains, between Portland and the Pacific Ocean, is the Willamette Valley. More than 200 wineries inhabit this 242-kilometre-long fertile stretch where the climate is cool and moist, with the right amount of sunshine to grow tempermental pinot noir grapes, the red grapes for which Burgundy, France, is renowned.
Winery Touring with Kids
Sipping wine at wineries with kids in tow? It’s totally possible at these five wineries throughout the Okanagan
Okanagan Celebrity Wine Festival
A weekend of wine, food and glamour in the Okanagan Valley
Want to rub elbows with celebrities and taste fabulous B.C. wine?
Tinhorn Creek and Hester Creek Summer Concerts
More opportunities to hear great music in beautiful B.C. this summer
As soon as we wrote about Mission Hill and Jackson Triggs' summer concert series, we heard about two other great musical events at Canadian wineries this summer.
Wineries feature Summer Concerts
Niagara and Okanagan wineries showcase top performers
Make the most of your wine country experiences this summer by combining a winery visit with a concert. A glass of wine, a beautiful summer night, and great tunes — it doesn’t get much better than that. Here, then, are a few options to consider this summer when you’re planning your vacation:
Now Where?
Wine regions in the New World and Old World that are worth the trip
In September 2010, I realized my dream of visiting Madeira, Portugal. Since entering the wine industry and discovering the region, I have been captivated by its wine, geography and history — it was wonderful to finally see it in person. I plan to return soon, for a wine trip and a vacation.
