Silver from London, England for Cab Franc 2022!
We are thrilled to announce that the International Wine and Spirits Competition’s (IWSC) expert panel has tasted and awarded our Cabernet Franc 2022 with a Silver Medal and 91 points! Just earlier this month we learned that Cab Franc was selected locally as part of the Top 50 Wines of BC for 2026. It seems […]
Our Cab Franc 2022 Among BC’s Top 50 Wines!
The Okanagan Wine Festivals organizes the British Columbia Wine Awards, and we were delighted to discover that our Cabernet Franc 2022 was listed amongst BC’s Top 50 Wines of 2026! The 2026 competition was fierce, with hundreds of outstanding entries vying for recognition. The Top 50 Wines were selected by an esteemed panel of judges. These […]
Alberta Tax Update: A Small Miracle (We’ll Take It!)
As of April 1, 2026 Alberta has eliminated the ad valorem wine tax and moved to a fully volume-based markup. Blasted Church Vineyards has aligned the charges in our online store accordingly, so what you see at checkout reflects the new policy. While the Alberta government did introduce a modest increase to the base rate, […]
Castanet News has a Divine Visit
Monique Tamminga of Castanet News thought she had died and gone to heaven when she visited Blasted Church earlier this month! As Monique puts it, “They are all about creating a fun and memorable experience playing on the sinful side of life. “We hope each visit is nothing short of divine,” said Whittaker, who encourages […]
Good Life Vancouver Chats with Our Tanya Martin
The Blasted Church team was at the Vancouver International Wine Festival earlier this month, and Cassandra Anderton at Good Life Vancouver took the opportunity to catch up with Tanya Martin, our Director of Operations. Tanya is often behind the scenes, and this Q&A article is a great way to get to know her better. Read […]
90 Points in The Globe and Mail
Blasted Church Vineyards is pleased to share a recent national media mention for one of its exclusive wine club releases. The Small Blessings Petit Verdot Syrah 2023 earned a 90-point score from columnist Christopher Waters in Canada’s national newspaper, The Globe and Mail. The wine is a distinctive Okanagan blend of Petit Verdot from Osoyoos […]
Northwest Travel & Life Recommends Visiting Us!
We so much enjoyed hosting writers David and Susan Greenberg, who visit Blasted Church in 2025. Their article in Northwest Travel & Life Magazine, entitled “A Gastronome’s Eden: Okanagan Valley, British Columbia” is now available in print. “Blasted Church Winery in Okanagan Falls, their name inspired by a church that required blasting to loosen the […]
Viognier Among BC’s Top 10!
BC Wine Trends (your guide to the best value BC wine) has listed Blasted Church Viognier 2024 as one of the “best BC Viognier wines to discover in 2026 — made for winter sipping and romantic Valentine’s Day dinners,” and assigns it a 90-point score. In the article 10 Floral BC Viognier, author Julian Park […]
High Report Card for Big Bang Theory
The Province Wine Guy, James Nevison, rewarded Blasted Church Big Bang Theory with an A- score in his recent column “Catching up with three stellar sippers crafted in B.C.“ “Pouring a deep purple black in the glass, aromas of plum and other dark fruit mingle with lashings of herbs. A juicy entry leads to fulsome, […]
Our Pinot Gris recommended for Romance
Looking to up your game this Valentine’s Day? My VanCity, a blog featuring Wine, Dine, and Lifestyle in Vancouver and BC Wine Country, has recommended Blasted Church Pinot Gris 2024 as a wine to enjoy paired with love. “Whether you are in the early stages of a relationship when you get to know each other, […]