Talk About Sibaris Wines with Andres Izquierdo from Vina Undurraga at VanWineFest 2023

Andres Izquierdo

I had an excellent talk with Andres Izquierdo from Viña Undurraga in Chile at VanWineFest 2023.  He talked about the history of Viña Undurraga, which was established in 1885.  We then moved on to a discussion of the cool-climate region…

Talking Albarino With Mele Sosa from Bodega Garzon at VanWineFest 2023

Mele Sosa

What do you know about the wines from Uruguay?  One winery that has consistently been attending the  Vancouver International Wine Festival is Bodega Garzón.  I have enjoyed speaking with Mele Sosa from Bodega Garzón about their wines and tasting them…

Have You Tried the New Routes on Summerland’s Bottleneck Drive?

Bottleneck Drive logo

Did you know that Bottleneck Drive around Summerland has three driving routes along with which wineries, cideries, breweries, and distilleries are on each route?  You can drive each route on a separate day and have a fun long weekend.  Here…

Cheers to Rosé Wines and National Rosé Day

stellar jay sparkling rose

June 10 is National Rosé Day, but what do you know about Rosé wines?  Here’s some background so you can further appreciate these wines and toast a glass or two on June 10. What are Rosé Wines? Rosé wines, often…

A Preview of BC’s Vintage 2022 With the Winemakers

BC 2022 Vintage Preview mat with glasses

In the late Fall, I interviewed a few BC winemakers about their 2022 harvest, but the wines were still fermenting in tanks, barrels or other vessels.  The winemakers sounded optimistic, thanks to the warm Fall weather.  But how would the…