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Crémant is a category of sparkling wines in France made using the same traditional method as Champagne but produced outside the Champagne region. This delightful bubbly offers a high-quality, often more affordable alternative to its famous counterpart while showcasing the unique characteristics of various French wine regions. Like Champagne, Crémant can also be white or rosé in colour. What is…

BC Day is celebrated to honour the history, culture, and achievements of the Canadian province of British Columbia. It falls on the first Monday in August each year and is a statutory holiday in the province. This day commemorates the creation of the colony of British Columbia, which was formed on August 2, 1858. This was a significant event in…

In recent years canned wines have surged in popularity across North America due to their convenience and versatility. This trend reflects a growing preference for portable, single-serving options. Canned wines are lightweight and shatterproof making them ideal for outdoor activities like picnics and sipping on the beach. The smaller size also promotes responsible drinking by encouraging moderation. BC’s Mayhem Wines…

Recently, I was looking to purchase a bottle of Chardonnay so decided to check out a website that had published their wine awards for this year.  I noted a bottle of interest that was given a Gold medal and then went to my local bottle shop to purchase a bottle.  But as I stood in front of the wine on…

Chardonnay is a wine that you can enjoy oaked or unoaked, rich or lean, still or sparkling.  A wine that can be enjoyed all year long.  I received a bottle of BC’s Blue Mountain Vineyard and Cellars Estate Cuvée Chardonnay 2022 to review for you.  I was quite excited as their wines are always of consistent quality. Let me tell…

Would you like to belong to an exclusive club able to enjoy top-quality wines with grapes sourced from Napa Valley wines and fermented and aged in Vancouver?  Meet California Cult Classics. According to their website, “California Cult Classics is Canada’s first and only private member’s winery, operating in North Vancouver for the last 16 years. International wine critics have declared…

Some wines are crafted to be aged years or decades before you can enjoy them, while others are made to be enjoyed now.  Especially when it is summertime and you can get outside and enjoy the fresh air.  I have two wines from BC’s Haywire Winery that fit the bill to enjoy now.  I have their Haywire Winery Gamay 2022…

The history of pairing wine with chocolates traces back to the early 20th century when connoisseurs began exploring the complementary flavours of these two treats.  Over time, as both the appreciation for fine wines and the art of chocolate-making evolved, so did the understanding of how different wine characteristics interact with various types of chocolates. By the mid-20th century, chefs…

It is definitely beach and/or patio weather right now.  We want something refreshing to drink, preferably with bubbles.  Canned wines are still popular, being the right size to enjoy a 250ml can and not drink too much.  I received two different canned wines from BC’s Ruby Blues Winery from the Naramata Bench. I tasted their Ruby Blues Winery Sparkling Piquette…

At one time when we thought of quality sparkling wine, our thoughts would go to Europe; Champagne, Cava, Cremant, Franciacorta.  But that is no longer the case.  Quality sparkling wine can be found in BC as well as many southern hemisphere countries like Australia and the state of Tasmania, in particular.  I have a Tasmanian and a BC sparkling wine…