Say “I Do” at Blackwood Lane – A Winery Wedding
Blackwood Lane Winery has long been famous for its world-class wines, but this summer all that changed! Well, to be clear, they are still known for having the best wines in Canada, but now they are also […]
Father’s Day at Blackwood Lane
Patio Perfection The best place to have been this past Father’s Day was at Blackwood Lane enjoying the gorgeous sun-soaked patio surrounded by lush green fields and stunning views of Mount Baker—sipping some of the best wines […]
Blackwood Lane’s Canada Day Party
Canada Day is a chance for those lucky enough to live in this vast and diverse country to celebrate and reflect upon what it is to be Canadian. We are a not the easiest nation to define, […]
Winemaker’s Dinner at La Terrazza
On the subject of fine wine, Benjamin Franklin once mused that it “is constant proof that God loves us and loves to see us happy.” It’s a statement that took shape and form during the winemaker’s dinner […]
Making Memories on Mother’s Day
Honoré de Balzac once stated, “a mother’s happiness is like a beacon, lighting up the future but reflected also on the past in the guise of fond memories.” In this way, great mothers and fine wine share […]
Blackwood Lane Cinco de Mayo Celebration!
Blackwood Lane Cinco de Mayo Celebration! While Cinco de Mayo is widely celebrated, many people are not clear as to its significance beyond the fact that it translates from the Spanish to “The 5th of May”. And […]
Blackwood Lane Wine Challenge Evenings
March was a busy month at Blackwood Lane as Carlos Lee hosted two of his famous Wine Challenge evenings. On March 3rd, challengers went up against the world-class 2009 Alliànce, and on the 17th, Blackwood’s 2013 Cabernet Franc was up […]
Vancouver Wine Festival, 2018
“Wine is one of the most civilized things in the world and one of the most natural things of the world that has been brought to the greatest perfection, and it offers a greater range for enjoyment […]
Tasting the Stars – A Vineyard Valentine
“Wine enters through the mouth, Love, the eyes. I raise the glass to my mouth, I look at you,” –Yeats From Queen B to Hepburn: The Romance of Pairing When you think about it, the pairing of […]
The Release of the 5-star 2009 The Referènce
Famed football coach, Vince Lombardi, once stated, “perfection is not attainable, but if we chase perfection, we can achieve excellence.” It’s a statement that so accurately embodies Carlos Lee’s relentless pursuit of the perfect wine. He wowed […]
Blackwood Lane’s January Open House
“Life is too short to drink anything less than the best.” Open House, Open Bottles On January 27th, members of the Sommelier Club celebrated the release of the much anticipated 5-star 2009 The Referènce! Regulars of Blackwood Lane know […]
Christmas Open House
“Let us celebrate the occasion with wine and sweet words.” – Plautus Joy and Gratitude The holiday season is a time to celebrate and be joyous, but perhaps more importantly, it’s a time to be grateful. Indeed, […]
The Dream of The Referènce
In his seminal work, Walden, Henry David Thoreau once wrote, “I long ago lost a hound, a bay horse, and a turtle dove, and am still on their trail.” The line seems to speak of our […]