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Josh Campbell and Tim Chan Make Rosé Great Again

May 11, 2021 by Danai Mushayandebvu No Comments
We’re thrilled to introduce So Gay Rosé, a crisp, canned...
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The Vancouver International Wine Festival is Back This May Long Weekend

May 18, 2022 by Alyssa Shull No Comments
Calling all Vancouverites and wine lovers, for the first time...
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Beyond B.C. Wine Month: Why You Should Be Sipping on B.C. Wines All Year Round

April 30, 2022 by Alyssa Shull No Comments
British Columbia’s annual B.C. Wine Month may be coming to...
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Perfect Pairing: Wakefield Wines at Dish Cooking Studio

April 27, 2022 by This Refined Society No Comments
Justin Taylor is the 3rd generation of his family’s business,...
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Why Riesling? A Primer for International Riesling Day.

March 13, 2022 by Angela Aiello No Comments
 March 13th is International Riesling Day! If you want to...
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RS Tasting: Grand Mayan Extra Añejo

March 10, 2022 by Noah Davis No Comments
Grand Mayan Extra Añejo has been around for about a...
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Josh Campbell and Tim Chan Make Rosé Great Again

May 11, 2021 by Danai Mushayandebvu No Comments
We’re thrilled to introduce So Gay Rosé, a crisp, canned...
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Wine School: Best in Toronto

January 7, 2017 by iYellow Wine Club 1 Comment
Can 20,000 wine lovers be wrong? iYellow Wine Club is...
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A FRESH Experience

July 19, 2016 by iYellow Wine Club No Comments
In June 2016 we helped to launch FRESH Wines at...
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Photos: Summer Wine Jam – A Secret Garden Party

September 12, 2018 by Danielle Sippley No Comments
On Thursday, August 23rd we took a trip to Berkley...
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Photos: Taylor Fladgate Dinner Party

October 23, 2018 by Tasha Taylor No Comments
On Monday, September 24th, we welcomed the iconic Port house...
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Photos: Sauvignon Blanc Day

May 15, 2018 by Danielle Sippley No Comments
On Friday, May 5th iYellow and New Zealand Wines celebrated...
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Photos: Pinot Noir Day With Meiomi

August 22, 2018 by Danielle Sippley No Comments
On Friday, August 17th we prepared for #PinotNoirDay with Meiomi...
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Photos: Taylor Port Cocktail Party

August 7, 2018 by Danielle Sippley No Comments
On Tuesday, July 31st, iYellow and Taylor Fladgate Port brought...
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Introducing the iYellow Loft

July 11, 2017 by Angela Aiello No Comments
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From beer gardens to brews, sours, ciders and cock From beer gardens to brews, sours, ciders and cocktails on wheels, @collectivebrew has been providing great drinks and experiences all summer long! 

@brittdixonmedia recently visited @collectiveham and has several reasons for why you need to spend the last two weeks of August sipping on Collective Arts craft beverages. Read all about it at thisrefinedsociety.com 🍻🎨
Cheers to Friday and #NationalProseccoDay! 🥂 Cheers to Friday and  #NationalProseccoDay! 🥂
This summer, @mionettocanada hosted their fourth a This summer, @mionettocanada hosted their fourth annual #MionettoCocktail Competition. After two rounds of impressive cocktail creations from across the country, judges selected Nicholas Tzaferis from Kelowna B.C. as this year's champion!

Learn more about Nicholas and his winning cocktail, the “Mionetto Delight," at thisrefinedsociety.com 🧡
French Door Estate Winery is a new family-owned an French Door Estate Winery is a new family-owned and operated winery and vineyard on Black Sage Road.

Their French-inspired wines are made from sustainably grown grapes, and they are known for their Provence style Rosé and full-body reds, such as the 2019 Merlot.

The tasting room, barrel room and synthetic grass rooftop patio are all located within a building that resembles a French farmhouse.

For more information about French Door Estate Winery, visit frenchdoorwinery.com 🍇
Since 2013, CheckMate Artisanal Winery has been pr Since 2013, CheckMate Artisanal Winery has been producing their signature wines in the Okanagan valley. With clones that are over 40 years old, @checkmatewinery focusses on making new world Chardonnay and Merlot with an old world elegance.

From the great view to the modern design, their new state-of-the-art tasting room elevates any tasting experience.

Head to checkmatewinery.com for more information ♟
Known as the first true wine village in Canada, Di Known as the first true wine village in Canada, District Wine Village recently opened in the South Okanagan. The @districtwinevillage is home to a range of producers that offer anything from artisan crafts and food, to wine and beer.

The select wineries that are currently located within the village are @gneisswines, @joirydewinery, @nkmipcellars, @onefaithvineyards, @uppercase_winery, @vintnerscovewinery, @wapiticellars and @winemakers_cut. 

You can find food and beer at the @tradingpostbrewing, or gourmet hotdogs at @thewieneryfoodtruck during scheduled pop-ups.

The District Wine Village also hosts a variety of events such as, night markets, art exhibits and live music.

Go to districtwinevillage.com to learn more 🌵
Phantom Creek Estates is one of the South Okanagan Phantom Creek Estates is one of the South Okanagan’s newest wineries. Located on the Black Sage Bench, @phantomcreek is a luxurious winery with exceptional wines.

Phantom Creek grows their grapes across three different vineyards: Phantom Creek, Becker and Kobau. They have a very experienced Winemaking team, including Mark Beringer, a well-known Winemaker from the Napa Valley.

When visiting, be sure to taste their most popular and best-selling wines, such as the 2020 Estate Rosé, 2018 Estate Pinot Gris, 2018 Phantom Creek Vineyard Cuvée and 2018 Becker Vineyard Cuvée. 

Head to phantomcreekestates.com to learn more 🍷
Cheers to the August long weekend! Looking for w Cheers to the August long weekend! 

Looking for wine recommendations? @redlips_winesips has made a list of Okanagan wines that you should be sipping on all weekend long. Visit thisrefinedsociety.com to read 🍷
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