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Let’s welcome Baron Philippe de Rothschild SA and their branded Mouton Cadet wines to the Vancouver International Wine Festival. Here is their introduction to you in their own words. Enter Baron Philippe de Rothschild SA Since 1933, the family-owned company Baron Philippe de Rothschild SA, headed by Chairman and CEO Philippe Sereys de Rothschild and located in the heart of the…
Maison Sichel would like you to know about their winery and try their wines at the Vancouver International Wine Festival 2020. Read about them in their own words. About Maison Sichel James Sichel and his 4 brothers own and manage their 7 generation family company, Maison Sichel, established in Bordeaux since 1883 and involved in many areas of the Bordeaux…
Climate change affects us all. The wine industry is no exception. The upcoming Vinexpo Bordeaux 2019 will discuss climate change as part of the expo. If you are attending Vinexpo Bordeaux, I would love to hear about the discussion. Below is the press release about the climate change symposium at Vinexpo Bordeaux 2019. ~~~ BORDEAUX, France – April 17, 2019…
My first Trade tasting for 2019 was this week, with agents showing the latest new wines they have brought to Vancouver or new vintages of wines that are currently in our market. I was quite surprised by how many sparkling wines I had a chance to try. I normally see a peak interest in sparkling wine leading up to the…
Last week was the first IVSA event for the wine, beer, and spirits trades people to find out about the newest bottles to arrive in BC. Here are 12 different wines from around the world that I thought were quite good. Enjoy them in 2018! White Wines Saget La Perrière M de Mulonniere Anjou Chenin Blanc, 2016, Lore Valley, France –…
If you are a fan of red and white Bordeaux blends, the 2014 vintage is said to be exceptionally good. Below is the announcement about the Bordeaux release which happens at BC Liquor stores on Saturday, Oct 14, 2017. ~~~ After a wait of almost three years, the 2014 vintage of Bordeaux will be released in BC Liquor Stores on…
Are you a Bordeaux wine lover? Do you know the difference between the Left and Right bank? Can you list all the permitted red grape varieties in Bordeaux? Do you know the two white grape varieties that make white Bordeaux? If so, you should attend the 2014 Bordeaux tasting and release at Marquis Wine Cellars on September 16. Here is…
Culmina Family Estate Winery is owned and run by Don and Elaine Triggs, and their daughter Sara. An Okanagan winery located on the Golden Mile Bench. Don Triggs’ is known for co-founding the Jackson Triggs Winery that we have here in the Okanagan. But sometimes small is beautiful, and artistry in wine is what you desire, so enter Culmina. They began…
Who is Chateau de Lamarque? A winery with a long history in Bordeaux. From the Chateau de Lamarque website, “…The feudal lord of Lamarque (the step) was so named because it was situated on the border of Guyenne. Along with two other fortresses, the Lamarque fortress had to defend the Médoc territory from Viking invasions coming from the Gironde. Later…
One of the highlights of the Vancouver International Wine Festival is the Bacchanalia Gala Dinner and Auction. Beyond the amazing food and wine that you will eat and drink, there is an auction of wines that will make your jaw drop. Truly an event to open your wallet to try to acquire some of these icon wines, and at the…
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