One of the things I enjoy doing is talking with winery principals at events like the Vancouver International Wine Festival. This year I spoke with several winery principals from Chile, Argentina, and one from Uruguay. Here is the first interview…
It may not yet be summer in BC, but it sure feels like it with the heat. Township 7 Vineyards & Winery has two white ones that pair perfectly with summer, their Benchmark Series Reserve Sauvignon Blanc 2021 and their…
I have a few Riedel glasses at home that I use for red Bordeaux blends, Pinot Noir, oaked Chardonnay, and aromatic white wines, but have not tested the theory that the shape of a glass can really positively or negatively…
One of the world’s best vineyards, Marqués de Riscal lives by wine and lives for wine. I joined Brand Ambassador José Luis Maguro Jr. at this perfectly paired dinner dedicated to the shared love of wine. The evening began with…
In my previous article, I talked about the top wines that I tasted at the International Festival Tasting Room during VanWineFest 2023. Those were wines that are in my 4.5 – 5 star range. But as I checked my notes,…
One of the highlights of the Vancouver International Wine Festival 2023 was the International Festival Tasting Room where 147 wineries from around the world were pouring their wines for you to try. Plus, there was a winery principal for you…
I and other Trade people were invited to “explore the Pacific Wine Route with us. In the spirit of expedition and discovery, take a page from Lewis and Clark: come taste through the green, gentle slopes of Oregon’s unique beauty,…
It’s time for our BC wines to be recognized by our peers. The results from the 2023 British Columbia Lieutenant Governor’s Wine Awards have been announced. Here is the press release. Pick up the bottles that won as soon as…
The Heart of Wine Country encompasses Okanagan Falls and Skaha Lake. This area I feel does exceptionally well with Pinot Noir and Chardonnay grapes. I look forward to tasting wines from these two places in the Okanagan and having a…
It has been four years since I last attended Taste Washington in Seattle. COVID shut down the event, but now Taste Washington is back and maybe even better. This is the event where you can taste the wide variety of…