Australia is a large country with diverse climates and unique terroirs. There is for example the Terra Rossa, red soil, in the Coonawarra Valley which makes exceptional Shiraz and Cabernet Sauvignon. Or the cooler climate of the Hunter Valley, making…
When someone asks you about your favourite wines from Europe, probably most people would say France or Italy, but there are other countries you should consider like Portugal. There are more than 250 grape varieties in Portugal, giving the wine…
The Tulalip Resort Casino always has served me top quality dishes and wines. I was invited to a wine dinner at the Tulalip Resort Casino, and have below the fantastic hand-selected wines by Sommelier Tom Thomson to pair with the…
There are many wines to savour from Australia, from classic wines such as Cabernet Sauvignon from the Coonawarra or Semillon from the Hunter Valley, to the new “natural” wines from wineries like Jaume and Alpha Box & Dice. At the…
You know we all want to change the world, and wine making is one of those areas that has been undergoing a revolution to past wine making techniques recently. I attended a seminar on the past, present, and future of…
Question: What does Australian Semillon have to do with BC Hospitality Foundation? Answer: Dish N’ Dazzle. Dish N’ Dazzle is a public charity event where the funds raised are used to support individuals in the hospitality industry that are coping with…
Did you know that this year is the 50th anniversary of the founding of the Robert Mondavi Winery in Napa Valley, California? It is. I learned this when I spoke with Mr. Mark de Vere, Master of Wine with Robert Mondavi…
Harry McWatters is a leader in the British Columbia wine industry for the past 40+ years. In 1980, he founded BC’s first estate winery, Sumac Ridge Estate Winery, and later started See Ya Later Ranch Estate Winery in 1995. He purchased…
After summer holidays are over and you are all relaxed from the sun, food, and wine with family and friends, September comes around. For the wine trade, this is the start of the busy season leading up to Christmas, and…
G’Day to all my wine drinking mates. The Aussies came in force to the Vancouver International Wine Fest and showed off their best, from Shiraz to Chardonnay and many other varietals and blends in between. I can say that the…