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This article follows my previous article where I covered the topics of the South Australian wine masterclass where we learned about a land where some of the oldest vines and soils on earth provide the foundation for modern innovation, collaborative energy, and a profound respect for the environment. As part of the masterclass we tasted seven wines from this region;…

When you think of Australian wine, what comes to mind? For many, it’s a vision of big, bold, Shiraz from a hot, dry country. But sitting down with a delegation of South Australian winemakers recently, I heard a story that is more complex, ancient, and innovative. It’s a story written in 760-million-year-old soils and told through some of the oldest…

This week we had a trade event featuring the latest BC white wines, many from 2024, as well as some red wines.  In 2024 we had a terrible winter freeze that killed most of the grape vines in the interior of BC, so BC wineries were given permission from the BC government to source grapes from outside BC.  Many winemakers…

I have two Cabernet wines for you from South Okanagan’s Adega on 45th Estate Winery;  one is their Cabernet Franc 2022 and the other their Cabernet Sauvignon 2019.  Did you know that Cabernet Franc is one of the parents of Cabernet Sauvignon?  Who is the other parent?  Adega cultivates 19 acres of estate fruit and are committed to sustainability.  Their…

I recently had a chance to sit down with Alana Dickson, Executive Director of the BC Hospitality Foundation, to talk about the Foundation, plus their BCHF Lottery with ticket sales on now till Oct 30, with the draw on Oct 31.  If you haven’t purchased a ticket(s), do so as our hospitality industry needs our help.  Here is some background…

With our summer days dwindling as the evening sun sets sooner, I decided to open a bottle of BC’s Bordertown Vineyards & Estate Winery Syrah 2020 that I received and to try it with a grilled sirloin steak.  The pairing was excellent as is the Syrah.  Let me tell you about the wine and the pairing. My Wine Tasting Notes…

I recently was invited to taste a flight of wines from Sicily and have them paired with a variety of Italian street foods.  The venue was Bar Corso on Commercial Drive.  The setting was casual with the wines poured in a leisurely manner and the Italian appies coming by quickly, giving us a good chance to try all the wines…

Press Release:  Whistler Cornucopia Returns for its 29th Year with Bold Tastes, New Events, and Culinary Icons Whistler, BC – Whistler’s flagship food and drink festival, Cornucopia, returns for its 29th year with an expanded program of over 100 events across 11 days from November 6–16, 2025. Known as the ultimate celebration of bold tastes, Cornucopia lures food and drink enthusiasts to…

In my last article on the IVSA trade tasting of wine, beer, and spirits, I concentrated on sparkling wines, but at the end of the tasting, I did take some time to taste a few red wines, and I was pleasantly surprised by all of them, so I am listing them here for you. My Red Wine Picks Ceci Antico…

This 2025, Chile’s Viña Santa Carolina is celebrating a history of tradition, passion for wine, and a heritage that is still alive today, 150 years after its creation.  Throughout its 150 years of existence, Viña Santa Carolina has changed owners only once, when it was acquired by the Larrain family, almost 100 years after its creation.  To celebrate this historic…