The theme region for the Vancouver International Wine Festival was the South American wine making countries, Argentina, Chile, Uruguay, and Brasil. I’ve covered two wines from Chile in my earlier article, and I do have a few wines from Argentina…
Although we cannot celebrate the Vancouver International Wine Festival together this year, I have some wines from Chile and Argentina that I would like to taste and share my tasting notes with you. This year the theme region was South…
by mywinepal • • Comments Off on Celebrate Kiwanis AleFest At Home with 8 Exclusive Beers You’ve Never Had Before
If you live in the interior of BC and enjoy craft beer, you may want to celebrate AleFest 2021. Details below in their press release. ~~~ January 14, 2021, Prince George BC – Kiwanis AleFest invites you to celebrate their…
by mywinepal • • Comments Off on Les Dames BC to Award $50,000 in Scholarships
(British Columbia) – Les Dames d’Escoffier – BC Chapter has raised $50,000 to award in scholarships this coming year. These scholarships are open to any woman (or person identifying as female) who resides in BC and wants to further their…
by mywinepal • • Comments Off on Winery Dogs of BC Calendars Raising Funds for TWO Great Causes + Contest
It is the time of year that we can help others, people and animals. The Winery Dogs of BC Wall Calendar needs your help. With COVID, sales are slower, but needs for people and animals has not. When you buy…
by mywinepal • • Comments Off on BC Hospitality Foundation Charity Ends Year with a Fun Giveaway
“It is better to give than to receive” should be the maxim for this post. The BC Hospitality Foundation (BCHF) wants to help you make someone’s day by giving away $25 restaurant gift certificates. You do need an Instagram account…
by mywinepal • • Comments Off on Time To Win and Help the BC Hospitality Foundation Lottery – BC: Our Beautiful Backyard
Imagine working in the service industry where you are meeting with the public and at a higher risk to come into contact with someone with COVID. What if you have a pre-existing condition that makes COVID outcomes worse? That is…
by mywinepal • • Comments Off on Do You Like Artwork about Wine?
Do you like artwork about wine? Artist, Cecilia Anastos, contacted me and asked if I could let my readers know about her wine bottle series. Some of the paintings reflect her Italian sense of humour.  Cecilia is a self-taught artist…
by mywinepal • • Comments Off on BC Hospitality Foundation Online Lottery Features 15 x 2021 Local Getaway Prizes
Our hospitality workers are having an even tougher life with the risks of COVID and their interaction with the public as part of their job. Getting sick from COVID, plus having other underlying health conditions, or being diagnosed with an…