quicksearch
Week in Review
Thursday, October 29 2026
10 · 29Happy to be Back
We're back online after this week's hacking-related interruption—the first in more than 30 years. The internet can be a two-edged sword, mixing reliable information with misinformation and security threats, but our commitment remains straightforward: we taste every wine we receive at no charge, and we publish all reviews under our name. That information is free and available to everyone. Staying in the wine business isn't easy, and keeping hackers at bay is an ongoing challenge. We intend to keep doing what we do for as long as we can. GOW remains in business, serving the audience that matters most to us: people who love wine and trust us to do the same.
ag
Anthony
Peter GagoPeter Gago is the face, the force, and the keeper of Penfolds' culture.
At more than 180 years old, Penfolds is about as Old World...
.jpg)
Summerland StrongAfter the devastating Bald Range fire that affected parts of Summerland, we're focusing on supporting local wineries, distilleries,...
B.C. Pinot GrisBritish Columbia pinot gris has become a legitimate shape-shifter in the local market, and one need only explore a glass to experience...
BC Food and Wine RadioBC Food and Wine Radio is thriving in a challenging media landscape.
Nearly 30 years after its 1997 debut, the show now airs weekly...
Clos du Soleil Turns 20It’s been 20 years since a small group of wine lovers made an unlikely bet on the Similkameen Valley, believing the wild, windy,...
B.C. Private Liquor Retailers Enter the Restaurant Scene.Today brings big news for both local and international wineries. The Liquor and Cannabis Regulation Branch has announced that authorized...
Contributors
From the TreveHouseby: Treve Ring
Tempranillo
Tempranillo runs as prolific as the bulls in Spain. The dark blue-black grape is as ancient as winemaking in Iberia, dating back to the Phoenicians. The name is the diminutive of the Spanish temprano, early, and refers to the grape’s early ripening and early harvest. This short growing season allows it to survive and thrive in the harsh continental climate of central and northern Spain and throughout Portugal...Read More ...
Cheese Pleaseby: Allison Spurrell
Toma, Tome or Tomme?
Milk type: Cow, Goat and Sheep The word Tomme, as it is usually spelled in France, is a funny one. In Savoie, you will see grey moulded wheels; in the Pyrenees, you might see wheels made with goat or sheep milk; and in Bordeaux, you'll find a small wheel brushed with walnut liqueur. The word Tomme is an ancient French word that translates to a small wheel of cheese. That definition isn't very helpful, since most cheeses are made in a wheel...Read More ...
by: Geoffrey Moss MW
A Temporary Lane Change
The 2024 vintage should have been a milestone of sorts for Shane Munn, marking 10 years as winemaker and general manager at Martin's Lane. The Kelowna-based winery focuses exclusively on riesling and pinot noir, from a range of single vineyards located in the northern half of the Okanagan. The winemaking approach is marked by near-maniacal attention to detail and a clear vision for each wine. The Okanagan's climatic turmoil hasn't made things easy, however...Read More ...