OWC’s Feature Articles

What is the perfect wine to pair with Chicken Pot Pie? Our suggested pairings are Chardonnay, Champagne, Pinot Noir and Sauvignon Blanc and here’s why: Chardonnay: Most Chardonnay wines are made using oak which imparts a toasty buttery flavour profile. Even unwooded Chardonnays that go through MLF Malolactic Fermentation and/or batonnage (stirring of the lees) exhibit a round smooth mouth feel that is creamy and buttery. These characteristics are the perfect pairing for Chicken Pot Pie with its toasty pastry and chicken with creamy buttery sauce. This would be a mirroring effect, where the rich, buttery, creamy, opulent and complex...

Lemon tarts make you pucker just thinking of them but don’t be fooled by the amount of sugar in the filling. The rule of thumb when pairing wines with food, especially desserts is that the wine must be sweeter than the food or it makes the wine taste bitter. In the case of a lemon tart, it has high level of sweetness from added sugar and natural high acidity from the lemons. The sharp lemon notes in the tart will wipe any citrus flavours and sweetness out of any typical dessert wine as it just hasn’t got the right amount...

About The Kelowna Wine Region There are over 26 Kelowna wineries not counting those located in West Kelowna. There are wine trails all throughout this beautiful region taking you to vineyards and wineries up into the rolling hills, along the lake shore, up to lake country and on the east bench. You can pick up a Kelowna Wine Trails Guide from Visitor Centers or download the brochure from Tourism Kelowna website at tourismkelowna.com, it includes West Kelowna and Peachland. Some of the oldest and most established wineries can be found in Kelowna. Each winery truly offers a different tasting experience,...

There are many ways to hold a wine glass and it really comes down to whatever each person is most comfortable with. Having just said that there is a proper way to hold a wine glass if you are looking for etiquette in wine appreciation. “Most” wine glasses have 4 parts: Base – this flat round bottom supports the glass and provides stability when on any surface. Bowl – this is where the wine gets poured into and holds the wine. Stem – this connects the bowl to the base and gives the drinker a place to hold the glass. Some wine                ...

Top 5 Wines to Pair with Chicken Chardonnay Sauvignon Blanc Sparkling White Wine or Champagne Aromatic whites like Riesling, Gewurztraminer or Pinot Gris Pinot Nor Most Popular Chicken Dishes & Pairings Chicken is a versatile protein that lends itself to a variety of cooking techniques. Generally chicken is bland on it’s own so when we are looking to pair a wine with a chicken dish, we must compliment the cooking method and match the intensity of the sauce or seasoning. Roast chicken: We want to compliment the juicy chicken and golden crisp chicken skin with seasonings such as rosemary, garlic...