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dre5074
Jul 5, 20246 min read
European style winery in southern BC: My winery experience at Adega on 45th Estate Winery
This is a review of my tasting experience at Adega on 45th Estate Winery.
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dre5074
Jun 21, 20249 min read
Thirsty? Run for the hills: A Black Hills Winery Review
I decided to travel to South Okanagan to experience some of the wineries down there. I then had the bright idea that with Osoyoos as my...
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dre5074
Jun 7, 20246 min read
Exploring the Charm of Little Straw Vineyard: A Winery Review
A while back, I enrolled in a day-long wine course taking place at Little Straw Vineyards. When I arrived, I was most impressed with...
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dre5074
May 31, 202411 min read
Jasper Allen Douglas (2005-2024): A memorial
My remembrance of my fur-son Jasper and the impact his 19 years had on me.
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dre5074
May 24, 20246 min read
Exploring the Delights of Humo Izakaya: An Enticing Restaurant Review
Where to go for a date night? What restaurant have my wife and I not enjoyed yet? These questions are what allowed me to discover Humo...
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dre5074
Dec 14, 20236 min read
BC Farm to Table Dining - Restaurant Review of Waterfront Restaurant & Wine Bar
Tonight's challenge….date night planning for a special occasion with the missus. Waterfront Restaurant & Wine Bar is always a...
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dre5074
Dec 2, 20234 min read
Pour Decisions: A Sudsy Journey at the Kelowna Beer Institute
Since moving to Kelowna, the first BC microbeer I was exposed to was from Tree Brewing, which has been crafting beer since 1996. Putting...
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dre5074
Nov 24, 20236 min read
One Block to rule them all - Restaurant Review of Block One Restaurant
This a review of my dining experience at Block One Restaurant at 50th Parallel Winery
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dre5074
Nov 17, 20237 min read
This Gate Leads to Quality Wine - Winery review of Quails Gate Estate Winery
Winery review of Quails Gate Estate Winery
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dre5074
Nov 10, 20238 min read
One Time 13 is Not Bad Luck for a Winery - Winery Review of Road 13 Vineyards
Winery review of my tasting experience at Road 13 Vineyards
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dre5074
Nov 4, 20236 min read
Taco bout hard decisions - Restaurant Review of Chilango by El Taquero
On June 14, 2023, I was swiping through local Kelowna news when a headline from KelownaNow caught my attention - A new authentic Mexican...
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dre5074
Oct 10, 20237 min read
From Bambino to Room - Restaurant Review of The Ricco Room
A few years back, I decided to go for another tasting at a winery in downtown Kelowna. The winery was Ricco Bambino. What drew me back...
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dre5074
Sep 29, 20234 min read
Spectacular Views, Incredible Food & Wine Experience - Restaurant Review of Terrace Restaurant
Restaurant review of my experience at Terrace Restaurant at Mission Hill Family Estate Winery.
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dre5074
Sep 23, 20234 min read
Magic and Wine? Wine Not
Review of Ryan Michael Magic Show @ The Broken Hearts Club As you enter this concrete ruin, you are whisked back to 1920, where history's...
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dre5074
Sep 9, 20234 min read
Not So Common Wine in the Okanagan Valley
Winery Review of Valley Commons @District Wine Village DWV Series 10 of 10 I was coming to the end of my second day of tasting at...
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dre5074
Aug 18, 20238 min read
Lots of these WinesMake the final CUT for purchase
Winery Review of Winemakers CUT @ District Wine Village DWV Series 9 of 10 When I made my reservation to have a tasting here, I was...
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dre5074
Aug 10, 20236 min read
Having Faith in the beauty of Canadian Wine
Winery Review of One Faith Vineyards @District Wine Village DWV Series 8 of 10 My second day at District Wine Village starts with One...
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dre5074
Aug 4, 20239 min read
Sun, Sunny, Sunshine! Wine!
Winery Review of Apricus Cellars @District Wine Village DWV Series 7 of 10 This winery was the last tasting of day one at District Wine...
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dre5074
Jul 28, 20234 min read
Horsing around in a cellar
Winery Review of Canter Cellars @ District Wine Village DWV Series - 5 of 10 When you go to their website, you will quickly get the...
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dre5074
Jul 21, 20235 min read
Stop here for a Gneiss glass of wine
Review of Gneiss Wines at District Wine Village.
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