Category: Australia

Although France was the theme country this year at the Vancouver International Wine Festival, there was a great contingent of wineries from around the world and from BC to pour their wines for us.  Below are wines that I enjoyed from countries other than France.  Enjoy! White and Sparkling Wines Cantine Giacomo Montresor Rose Royal Brut NV, Italy – Light…

I enjoy meeting winery principals and having a short chat with them at their table as they are pouring their wines during the Festival Tasting at the Vancouver International Wine Festival.  Here are a few of my recorded video chats for you to hear what they have to say about their winery and/or their wines. France – Theme Country Fabrice…

What is meant by a “Cru” in wine?  The term “Cru” is most often used for the French classification system, but the “Cru” concept can apply to any vineyard region recognized for their superior wine quality. My last seminar during the Vancouver International Wine Festival was on the topic of “cru”.  What it is and how it is expressed.  We…

This year I had many wines that I tasted this year that almost made my 5-star category; 27 white wines and 45 red wines.  These wines I rated as 4.5-5 stars.  When I check over them again, I can remember how much I enjoyed these wines.  Having a 4.5-5 or a 5-star rating does not mean that you need to…

Whenever I think of Pirramimma I think of their Petit Verdot.  It was probably the first varietal Petit Verdot wine that I tried.  A really big bold rich wine. But I did not try any of their other wines till I received this bottle of Pirramimma Pirra Cabernet Merlot 2016 (BC $17.99 on sale. Regular $19.99).  I must say that…

I received this article via email and I thought it was a great way for established wineries and winemakers to help out the new generation of winemakers.  This is happening now in the Langhorne Creek wine region of Australia, but I hope it spreads to other wine regions around the world.  Enjoy. ~~~ Langhorne Creek, less than an hour’s drive…

It’s summertime and the BC Liquor Stores have various wine and spirits events for you to enjoy in July. If you like Australian wine or you enjoy tequila there are events for you. Read on about all the events the BC Liquor Stores have for you. ~~~ Enjoy summer with BC Liquor Stores! Be sure to check out our two…

A contingent of Australian wineries visited Vancouver recently to show off their latest releases of red and white wines.  There was, of course, many bottles of Shiraz to taste, but also cooler climate wines like Riesling and Sauvignon Blanc. Did you know that there are 65 wine regions in Australia?  Many are in the southeast corner of Australia covering the…

Most of the excitement about the Vancouver International Wine Festival is with the theme country or region; California for this year.  But, we should not shy from visiting the rest of the Tasting Room and try wines from other parts of the world, as well as Canada.  Below are a dozen wines that I enjoyed and recommend for you to…

Today’s seminar at the Vancouver International Wine Festival was on the Pinot Noir grape.  Wine educator, author and historian Paul Wagner and a panel of Pinot Noir producers from Burgundy, Oregon, California, New Zealand, and BC’s Okanagan Valley talked to us about their wines and love for the Pinot Noir grape. The winery principal panelists that spoke to us were Ross Baker,…