LATEST UPDATE FROM DAVE BURT SEPT 9 Unfortunately, we will not be getting Sauvignon Blanc this year. The vines were hit by Botrytis fungus and Rob had a rush picking to get the grapes off the vines before it spread …
Why I Should Become A Member Of Nanaimo Winemakers?
Friendly people, grapes, social events, great food and wine! Come join one of the most vibrant, award winning and educational clubs in the province – Nanaimo Winemakers. If you are a lover of wine and want to explore the many …
2019 BCAWA Provincials Evening Social
Nanaimo Winemakers hosted the Provincials Evening Social at the Cavallotti Hall May 25th. Over 80 BCAWA members and guests experienced an evening of wine tasting – including Best in Class awarded wines from the earlier competition – exceptional food, medal …
2019 Provincial Wine Competition
Nanaimo Winemakers hosted the 2019 Provincial Wine Competition at the Cavallotti Hall in Nanaimo May 25th. Over 300 wines were submitted by BC amateur winemakers and judging took place Friday evening and continued through Saturday afternoon. A total of 257 …
January 2019 Winter Social – Out With The Old……..
…..And in with the new! Fifty four members and friends got together at the Cavalotti Lodge January 13th for the Annual Winter Social. As we come to expect, the wine and food provided by members was exceptional and Cindy Scott’s …
The Wines of Italy
How many Italian varietals have you sampled? A visit to your nearest BLC store will likely present a very small sample of what is available. If you were lucky enough to be invited to the Terminal City Club October 22nd, …
What A Day! – 2018 Summer BBQ, Wine Competition & Sausage Making
A magnificent summer day, a mountain of meat turned into delicious sausages, culinary delights of the highest order, wonderful company and the inevitable superb wine presentations by members – a day never to be missed. Each year, it seems that …
2018 Summer BBQ, Wine Competition & Sausage Making
The 2018 Summer BBQ, Wine Competition & Sausage Making will be held on Sunday July 15th at Cavallotti Lodge. The Sausage Making Details For those of you interested in making sausage the morning of the BBQ, please email Franco (fsartor34@gmail.com) …
2018 Wine Judging & Silent Auction- What You Missed
Well, all the prep work, judging, creative ideas, amazing donations, and the wines are long gone, but the 2018 Competition and Social at the Beban Park will long be remembered. The auctions, both silent and not-so-silent, raised record sums …
Beban Park March 3, 2018 Wine Judging Competition & Social – Huge Success!
A Message From Our President Dave Burt Our annual wine judging competition and evening social was held yesterday at Beban Park Social Centre. Results have been posted on the BCAWA website (http://www.bcawa.ca/). In all, 133 wines were judged Saturday morning …