Category: awards

In BC we love to celebrate the success of our wineries both locally and abroad.  Monte Creek Winery in Kamloops is one winery in our newer wine regions, the Thompson Valley, that is having success and would like to share that wine experience with you.  Here is the announcement of their latest wine awards, and how you can purchase their…

At the end of February, I was very fortunate during the Vancouver International Wine Festival 2020 to be able to meet and interview Laura Catena, from Bodega Catena Zapata; an iconic Argentinean winery.  And in April I received information that Bodega Catena Zapata was named the Number 1 Most Admired Wine Brand by Drinks International Magazine.  Felicidades and Congratulations!  It…

If you are a young person starting your career in the hospitality industry there are scholarship opportunities to help you along.  The BCHF 2020 Scholarship application deadline is March 31, 2020.  Below is the press release about the scholarships.  Apply before it’s too late! ~~~ Legacy Culinary Scholarships The Greg King Scholarship at Pacific Institute of Culinary Arts This scholarship…

We all like to receive rewards.  It starts as we are young children with our parents, continues through school, and when we are in the workforce.  The 2019 BC Best of Varietal Wine Awards recipients were just announced and I’ve got the list here for you.  Pick up these wines if you can quickly because I’m sure they will sell…