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It’s time for our BC wines to be recognized by our peers. The results from the 2023 British Columbia Lieutenant Governor’s Wine Awards have been announced. Here is the press release. Pick up the bottles that won as soon as possible as they will sell out soon! ~~~ (KELOWNA, BC) – April 18, 2023: On April 3 through 5, 2023,…
With the COVID-19 spread and everyone hopefully staying at home to help minimize the spread, what can you do for fun? There are only so many re-runs that you can watch on TV. Why not try something fun with friends remotely, plus help BC wineries? Have a virtual tasting. If you have a laptop, tablet or smartphone, it will have…
Although France was the theme country this year at the Vancouver International Wine Festival, there was a great contingent of wineries from around the world and from BC to pour their wines for us. Below are wines that I enjoyed from countries other than France. Enjoy! White and Sparkling Wines Cantine Giacomo Montresor Rose Royal Brut NV, Italy – Light…
What is meant by a “Cru” in wine? The term “Cru” is most often used for the French classification system, but the “Cru” concept can apply to any vineyard region recognized for their superior wine quality. My last seminar during the Vancouver International Wine Festival was on the topic of “cru”. What it is and how it is expressed. We…
BC VQA wines are released twice a year; once in the Fall and then in the Spring. The Fall wines tend to show more white wines, as well as Pinot Noir, while the Spring event has more red wines. This tasting I was able to taste many fine white wines as well as some surprising reds. The Okanagan Valley is…
