This week we had our first Trade tasting of new wines or new vintages of wines, plus spirits with the IVSA. I decided to concentrate on white and sparkling wines for this event, as I had a shorter time to…
Dine Out Vancouver menus went live today. Here is one that should delight from Provence Marinaside dishes paired with Okanagan Crush Pad wines. Their announcement. ~~~ (Vancouver, BC) – For Dine Out Vancouver 2023, Provence Marinaside is partnering with much-respected BC wine producer Okanagan…
by mywinepal • • Comments Off on 2023 VANCOUVER INTERNATIONAL WINE FESTIVAL: 152 WINERIES FROM 17 COUNTRIES, FEATURING SOUTH AMERICA
I am sure many of us wine lovers in BC have been waiting to hear about the theme region and wine spotlight for the Vancouver International Wine Festival 2023. Also info on buying tickets and passes. The press release was…
by mywinepal • • Comments Off on Registration Opens for Vinexpo America and Drinks America 2023
If you are in the Wine Trade or are interested in wines, you may want to consider going to New York City to experience VinExpo America and Drinks America 2023 on March 8 and 9. If you live in Ontario,…
by mywinepal • • Comments Off on Cornucopia, Whistler’s Favourite Fall Festival Returns this November
I am glad that our world is getting back to “normal”, as COVID I hope tapers off. This will be the second year for Cornucopia post-COVID. The latest announcement from the organizers follows.~~~ Whistler, B.C. – Cornucopia, Whistler’s annual celebration of…
by mywinepal • • Comments Off on Canadian WineAlign Awards for 2022
We all like to receive awards. Knowing that we are good, or the best at something. Fastest runner at the 100-yard dash, smartest in math, etc. when we are in school. Then industry awards when we go to work. There…
by mywinepal • • Comments Off on Savour the Sun of Oliver Osoyoos Wine Country at the Silver Star Summer Wine Festival
Do you have some vacation time in August, but no plans yet? How about attending the Silver Star Summer Wine Festival and enjoying some delicious wines from the Oliver & Osoyoos areas? Here are the details. ~~~ Oliver, BC (July…
by mywinepal • • Comments Off on Discover One of BC’s Hidden Gems at Taste of Sechelt Festival
Here is another reason to visit the Sunshine Coast. Attend the Taste of Sechelt Festival. Press release below. ~~~ April 5, 2022 (Vancouver, BC) – Start your summer right with a trip to the Sunshine Coast to attend the Taste of…
by mywinepal • • Comments Off on BC’s Wines of BC Ambassador Program is Now Available Online
Have you ever wanted to know a bit more about BC wine to help you pick a wine in a restaurant, or maybe recommend a BC wine to friends, family, visitors from outside of BC? Now is your chance with…
by mywinepal • • Comments Off on An Interview with Harry Hertscheg about the Vancouver International Wine Festival 2022
Two years ago we would be finishing the Vancouver International Wine Festival just before Dr. Henry closed down the province for COVID. Not knowing how COVID was spreading, we were lucky that COVID did not affect anyone at the Festival. …