Category: Victoria

Unsworth Vineyards Charme de l'ile, Pinot Gris, Auxerrois and Gewurztraminer wines

A Visit to Unsworth Vineyards and Blue Grouse Estate Winery on Vancouver Island

 mywinepal  September 10, 2026  0 Comments on A Visit to Unsworth Vineyards and Blue Grouse Estate Winery on Vancouver Island

Most of us, when we think of BC wine, think of the Okanagan, but a short ferry ride to Victoria, and a drive up the Malahat, will bring you to some south Island wineries. In one visit, I first went to Unsworth Vineyards to sample their wines, then drove a little further north, near Duncan, to the Blue Grouse Estate…

Church & State Wines Chardonnay

What Wine to Drink on Victoria Day?

 mywinepal  May 19, 2017

The Victoria Day long weekend is underway, and the weather reports are sun for Vancouver.  Hurray!  That means you can get out on your patio, fire up the bbq, and enjoy a glass or two of wine.  But which wine would give a nod to our past Queen Victoria?  You could purchase some expensive sparkling wine from Great Britain, such…