by mywinepal • • Comments Off on DOC Maremma Toscana Will Be The First Among Tuscan PDOS To Use A Bi-Varietal Label Claim
In North America we are accustomed to see one or more grape varieties on the wine bottle label. But this is not the case everywhere in the world. Take in case, the Tuscany region of Italy. I received this press…
by mywinepal • • Comments Off on THE GLOBAL CRU Seminar at VanWineFest 2020
What is meant by a “Cru” in wine? The term “Cru” is most often used for the French classification system, but the “Cru” concept can apply to any vineyard region recognized for their superior wine quality. My last seminar during…
by mywinepal • • Comments Off on Top Tier Chianti Classico Wines from Italy for You
What Do You Know About Chianti Classico? “Chianti Classico” and should not be confused with “Chianti”, which is a separate denomination that surrounds Chianti Classico. In 1716, the Tuscan Grand Duke Cosimo III, established for the first time in history…
by mywinepal • • Comments Off on New Wines in BC to Enjoy for 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…
by mywinepal • • Comments Off on ICONIC VALPOLICELLA at Cibo Trattoria for VanWineFest 2018
This evening at this dinner we were invited to come taste over 600 years of winemaking history with MASI Serego Alighieri. Six wines from this historic estate were paired with a menu from chef Josh Gonneau of Cibo Trattoria, bringing a taste of…
by mywinepal • • Comments Off on Barone Ricasoli Going Beyond; Bridging History and Technology
Did you know that Barone Ricasoli is the oldest winery in Italy and the second oldest winery in the world? Did you also know that Baron Bettino Ricasoli invented the Chianti blend in 1872? So much history at one winery, and…
by mywinepal • • Comments Off on What to Select from Select Wines’ Portfolio?
Sometimes the best wines around are the ones that are not generally listed in BC Liquor stores. Â They are known as Spec or Special Order wines. Â You can find these wines through some private wine shops, or you could order…
by mywinepal • • Comments Off on Italian Wines for the Holidays
Italian wines can make any day feel like a holiday. But we do have holidays upcoming so here are a few Italian wines that I recently tasted in downtown Vancouver that you may want to consider purchasing. Â Of particular note…
by mywinepal • • Comments Off on Italy’s Wine Meridian Tour Comes to Vancouver
Did you know that Italy has more than 500 DOCs, more than 2000 Italian grape varieties, and covers nearly 700,000 hectares of vineyards? Â That dwarfs BC and all of Canada’s production and grape variety. Â Recently Wine Meridian, a wine magazine…