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Anthony Gismondi
 
July 30, 2019 | Anthony Gismondi

Sauvignon Blanc: On the rise in BC

Sauvignon Blanc: on the rise in B.C..
By: Anthony Gismondi

Over the last two to three years, the structure and flavours of B.C. Sauvignon have improved immensely.

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Time Posted: Jul 30, 2019 at 2:15 PM Permalink to Sauvignon Blanc: On the rise in BC Permalink
Michael Godel
 
July 29, 2019 | Michael Godel

A Canadian preoccupation with White Blends

A Canadian preoccupation with White Blends
By: Michael Godel

The catchall collection funnelled into flights titled “White Blend” continue their ascent upwards into the essential echelon of categories at the National Wine Awards of Canada.

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Time Posted: Jul 29, 2019 at 2:20 PM Permalink to A Canadian preoccupation with White Blends Permalink
Chelsea Powrie
 
July 26, 2019 | Chelsea Powrie

Cold, Rain affect wineries

Cold, rain affect wineries
By: Chelsea Powrie

It has been a strange year for Okanagan weather, and the wineries that call this region home have felt the fluctuation.

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Time Posted: Jul 26, 2019 at 2:31 PM Permalink to Cold, Rain affect wineries Permalink
Anthony Gismondi
 
June 7, 2019 | Anthony Gismondi

Good news in a challenging year for Okanagan growers

Good news in a challenging year for Okanagan growers
By: Anthony Gismondi

It’s been a good week for British Columbia wine with news from Jancis Robinson, one of the world’s most influential wine voices, suggesting, “Things are hotting up (in a good way) in the Okanagan.”

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Time Posted: Jun 7, 2019 at 2:37 PM Permalink to Good news in a challenging year for Okanagan growers Permalink
Robert Bell
 
January 23, 2019 | Robert Bell

The Wineries to Watch in 2019

The Wineries To Watch in 2019
By: Robert A. Bell

 

There are wineries that I feel leave their mark on Canada's wine future in 2019. 

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Time Posted: Jan 23, 2019 at 4:38 PM Permalink to The Wineries to Watch in 2019 Permalink Comments for The Wineries to Watch in 2019 Comments (1)
Mat Wilcox
 
January 23, 2019 | Mat Wilcox

NEWS RELEASE - Great Start to the New Year at Tightrope

NEWS RELEASE: Great Start to the New Year at Tightrope
BY: Mat Wilcox and Drew Snider

Naramata BC - Not even a month from into 2019, and Tighrope Winery has another honour for its list. The family-owned-and-run operation on the Naramata Bench has received the nod from Robert A. Bell’s Wines of Canada “Wineries to Watch For in 2019”.

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Mat Wilcox
 
October 29, 2018 | Mat Wilcox

NEWS RELEASE - Tightrope Releases 2017 Vintages

NEWS RELEASE - Tightrope Releases 2017 Vintages
By: Mat Wilcox and Drew Snider

receives honourable mention for Winery of the Year in Canada and 42 medals to date in 2018

Naramata, BC (October 2018) – Tightrope Winery is pleased to announce its fall vintage release: three wines from the 2017 vintage – and one of them has already scored well in competition.

The 2017 Riesling and 2017 Viognier are available now in private liquor stores around British Columbia.

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Time Posted: Oct 29, 2018 at 4:28 PM Permalink to NEWS RELEASE - Tightrope Releases 2017 Vintages Permalink
Mat Wilcox
 
August 28, 2018 | Mat Wilcox

NEWS RELEASE - National Wine Awards

WINEALIGN ADDS TO TIGHTROPE'S MEDAL CASE
By: Mat Wilcox and Drew Snider

(Naramata, BC – August 28, 2018) Just six years after its début on the world wine stage, Tightrope Winery of Naramata, BC, is seeing its biggest year yet for international recognition. The most recent honours for the young winery and its owners, Lyndsay and Graham O’Rourke, are seven medals at the WineAlign National Wine Awards of Canada.

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Time Posted: Aug 28, 2018 at 9:26 AM Permalink to NEWS RELEASE - National Wine Awards Permalink
Mat Wilcox
 
August 21, 2018 | Mat Wilcox

Media Backgrounder

BACKGROUNDER- August 2018
By: Mat Wilcox

THE TIGHTROPE WINERY: It’s all about balance

Tightrope Winery burst out of the gate with its very first vintage, winning six medals in three competitions, including a double gold for its 2012 Rosé at the Northwest Wine Summit. Since then, its wines have been honored internationally, most recently at the 2018 WineAlign National Wine Awards of Canada, with two gold medals, four silver and one bronze. This followed on the heels of a ten-medal performance at the California-based Dan Berger’s International Awards.

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Megan Trudeau
 
April 22, 2018 | Megan Trudeau

5 Penticton Rosés to sip on during patio season

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By: Megan Trudeau

It’s the perfect beach companion and patio drink - it’s Rosé season and there are lots of options in Penticton to choose from.

To get you started, here are some Penticton born Rosé wines that will quench your thirst for summer.

Tightrope Winery 2016 Rosé. Double Gold Metal Winner.

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Time Posted: Apr 22, 2018 at 12:57 PM Permalink to 5 Penticton Rosés to sip on during patio season Permalink