Category: dinner

VanWineFest 2022 was a feat in getting all the components in motion to get wineries, agents, and wines into Vancouver after a 2-year hiatus.  I am thankful for everyone that worked so hard to make VanWineFest 2022 a reality.  I worked quite hard tasting wines, meeting and interviewing winery principals, and attending a dinner and seminar.  I posted individual articles…

Valentine’s Day, Feb. 14, is quickly approaching, and with it, expectations, such as having a nice meal, whether at home (due to COVID), or out at a restaurant.  Wine is always appreciated with a meal.  Some wines though are viewed more on the romantic side.  I have a few wines for you that I think would be very nice to…

Today I wanted to try a rich oaked Chardonnay from BC to go with my roast turkey dinner for the Christmas holidays so I opened a bottle of McWatters Collection Chardonnay 2020 and was not disappointed.  My Wine Tasting Notes McWatters Collection Chardonnay 2020 (BC $34.99) From the winery website, the “Grapes were hand-sorted then whole bunch pressed from two…

Here is another suggestion for your holiday meals from Provence Marinaside.  Check out their press release. ~~~ (Vancouver, BC) – Like the pop of a champagne cork, the holiday season is suddenly upon us. Whether you celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah, Festivus, Winter Solstice, Kwanzaa or none of these, this is the time of year when people gather to eat, drink and…

Do you enjoy Christmas, or other holiday, dinner, but would rather not cook it yourself?  Why not get the Pacific Institute of Culinary Arts make your holiday dinner for you?  Their press release is below.  I don’t see any wine listed, but consider BC wines.  A nice BC lightly oaked Chardonnay or juicy Merlot would fit the bill.  Or go…

  February 18, 2021 (Vancouver, BC) – Hart House at Deer Lake in Burnaby is delighted to announce that, on Friday, March 5 2021 it will host an exclusive wine dinner featuring BC’s 8th Generation Vineyard. Guests will enjoy a 5-course menu paired with boutique wines in Hart House’s beautiful dining rooms. Seating is available on two floors; note that access to…

Yes, Valentine’s Day is coming around quite soon.  Have you thought about what you will do?  I have an article upcoming about BC wine and dishes for Valentine’s Day dinner, but if you want some inspiration now, Hart House in Burnaby has a take-out kit for your dinner.  Enjoy. ~~~ January 26, 2021 (Vancouver, BC) – Wise people know that the…