Icewine from Canada is famous around the world. While we did not invent Icewine, we are recognized as a world leader in Icewine production. It is amazing that you are able to get juice out of frozen grapes and the…
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Category: VQA
Have You Tried Bordertown Winery’s Wines with Indian Cuisine?
Copper Chimney Indian Grill & Bar has been serving up tasty Indian food in downtown Vancouver for several years. I have had the pleasure of eating at Copper Chimney before and was recently invited to a food and wine pairing…
Learn about Sub-GIs in BC’s Wine Regions
Do you know what a Geographical Indication (GI) means in the BC wine industry? According to a BC Ministry of Agriculture press release, a GI is “…a standard element of appellation systems used around the world that help people identify…
A Tribute to Harry McWatters: A BC Wine Pioneer
It was truly a sad day in the BC wine community yesterday, July 23, 2019, when we were all shocked by the sudden passing of Harry McWatters. A pioneer who helped lead the wine for quality BC wine. I met…
A Selection of BC Wine Gems from BC VQA 2019 Spring Wine Release
Riesling, Pinot Gris and Viognier were prominent in this BC VQA Spring wine release tasting. It is not surprising as white wine releases are more common in the Spring while more red wines are released in the Fall. Viognier though…
2018 BC Vintage Media Preview – What Did The Winemakers Say?
As BC is large with a cooler coastal climate and a hotter, drier interior, our yearly vintages can cover a range from marginal to exceptional. Luckily we have been closer to the exceptional end of the vintage spectrum these last…
5 BC VQA Wines for Easter
It is the Easter weekend for many people around the world, and besides the religious celebrations, enjoying meals with family and friends is also a big part. The BC VQA Spring wine release kicked off this week, but the wines…
Hart House Celebrates BC Wine Icon with 50-Year Dinner
If you have never been to the Hart House Restaurant in Burnaby, you are missing a treat; excellent food, wine, and beautiful scenery. But here is your chance to come to Hart House and celebrate dinner with icon Harry McWatters…
Warm Wine Rant for Restaurants
Dine Out Vancouver is well underway. I went to a restaurant to enjoy their special Dine Out meal, paired with a red BC VQA wine. The food was very good, but the wine was served warm to me. Not the…
Spring 2017 is Blooming with BC Wine
Finally, the sunny, warm weather is with us here in BC. Winter was dreadful, but now we can get out on the patio and enjoy some freshly vinified BC white wine. The 2016 harvest was very good in BC and…