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Champagne on ice at TWB The Wine Bar Champagne, the world’s most celebrated sparkling wine, comes exclusively from the Champagne region in northeastern France. While the bubbles may steal the spotlight, the label tells a deeper story; about origin, grapes, and craftsmanship. To decode Champagne is to appreciate its layered complexity, from vineyard to vintage. The Champagne Appellation System Champagne…

In my earlier article, I reviewed some zero percent alcohol wine products from Jackson-Triggs.  These wines were released in part due to a study which showed peoples’ preferences toward lower alcohol wine, or zero alcohol wines.  In this article, I am reviewing three lower alcohol wines that Jackson-Triggs has produced.  The wines are a non-vintage Cabernet Sauvignon, a Rosé, and…

Recently, I received this press release from Jackson-Triggs about Dry January, peoples’ tastes, and how Jackson-Triggs is responding to the trend.  Here is the press release followed by two dealcoholized wines I received to review for you.  I also received three low alcohol wines from Jackson-Triggs which I will write about in a separate post as I do not like…

2022 was a super vintage for the Okanagan wineries.  Hester Creek Estate Winery, as part of this epic vintage, vinified their first Super Tuscan style wine, named UNDICI.  To taste UNDICI is to taste a little bit of Italy.  UNDICI joins The Judge and Garland as part of their Origin Series wines. Together these three wines reflect the beautiful terroir…

Chinese (Lunar) New Year 2026 is the Year of the Fire Horse, starting on February 17, 2026 until February 5, 2027.  The Horse embodies enthusiasm, speed and fieriness, bringing a year focused on bold moves and exploration.  The Year of the Horse brings themes of freedom, action, and momentum, encouraging bold moves, new projects, travel, and social connection, fuelled by…

Alsatian wines are a vibrant expression of terroir, tradition, and typicity, where the label is a map to aromatic precision and regional pride.  Nestled between the Vosges Mountains and the Rhine River in northeastern France, Alsace is a region where geology and climate intersect to produce some of the world’s most expressive, aromatic white wines. The area is protected by…

Having a sip of mellow aged Tawny Port is a wonderful way to end a meal or to start your evening as you sit in front of your fireplace.  I received a very special bottle of Taylor Fladgate Historical Collection IV Limited Edition The Globe Reserve Tawny Port to try for you.  I brought out one of my port glasses…

Here we have the Famille J-M Caze winery, which originated in Bordeaux and spread across France and into Portugal, telling us about their history and the wines they will be pouring at the Vancouver International Wine Festival 2026. Enjoy. Some Background About Famille J-M Caze The Cazes family originally came from the mountainous Ariege region and settled in the Medoc…

2023 was a little challenging for BC wineries with reduced yields (~34 to 56 percent loss) coming from a winter cold snap.  Harvest was a little later as the growing season was a bit cooler, with a dry Fall.  How did that affect the wines in the Okanagan?  I have a small sample size of two wines to review for…

Our climate is changing.  That is not up to debate.  Wineries from around the world have been looking into ways to make their vineyards more resilient to these changes.  One of those regions is the AOC Côtes du Rhône within the Rhône Valley in France.  I received three wines from the region, along with information about how the Côtes du…