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While researching wineries I should visit in the Niagara region, I came across Kew Vineyards Estate Winery, which is a little east of Thirty Bench Wine Makers, and specializes in sparkling wine, I had to visit. Their original 1975 plantings are among the oldest in the region. They have a classy, Old World feel wine tasting room, and make their…
What do you know about Champagne, other than its bubbles and high quality? Do you know where the Champagne region is located in France? How the 360 Champagne Houses and 16,100 growers get the bubbles in the bottle? Which grapes are permitted to make Champagne? Or that 297.6 million bottles of Champagne were shipped around the world in 2019? Let…
It might be -20 outside (Celcius!!), but that definitely doesn’t stop me from opening up a rosé when the mood strikes! And that mood struck the other night for what ended up being a very delectable pairing. The wine: Thirty Bench Rosé 2019 (ON $29.95 from the winery)The meal: Hoisin fried green beans, broccolini and mushroom stir fry, tofu, and…
Don’t let the incessant rain get you down Vancouverites, Champagne Day is on the way! October 22, 2021 to be precise. You can find champagne at many restaurants if you go out for dinner on Friday to celebrate, as well as both private wine shops, and the BC Liquor Stores also carry a wide range of champagnes. You can get…
It was about 18 months ago since I, and other wine trade people, were able to get together and taste BC wines. We all arrived wearing masks. Some of us with different haircuts, glasses, etc., so you may have to guess who some of the people are. Luckily we were able to connect and share a few stories before we…
Granted, 2020 has been a terrible year due to COVID. It has affected everyone around the world. But a sparkle of optimism is on the way. There are currently COVID vaccines that should be released shortly, which will be used for our high risk healthcare professionals, seniors and others with immune compromised health first, and then to the general public. …
What were you doing in 2000? If it was just before January 1, you were probably worrying about all our computers and anything running with a computer chip and code stops running when the clocks turned to “00”. Luckily we all survived. This was a rare event. Another rare event is vintage Champagne; that is Champagne made with a year…
Let’s welcome Taittinger and their beautiful Champagne to VanWineFest. Hear them talk about their history and wines they will be pouring for us. About TAITTINGER The Taittinger family has managed the Champagne House for nearly a century. Its aim has always been the pursuit of excellence. “Having our family name on a bottle places demands and responsibilities on every minute….
