Tag: Coruja

The holiday season will soon be upon us.  When I turned on a local FM radio station today they were already playing Christmas songs.  It’s time to start stocking up on wines to celebrate with friends and family.  Sparkling wines are often associated with the holidays.  For some people, a nice fortified wine, like a port wine is also appreciated…

Valentine’s Day, Feb. 14, is quickly approaching, and with it, expectations, such as having a nice meal, whether at home (due to COVID), or out at a restaurant.  Wine is always appreciated with a meal.  Some wines though are viewed more on the romantic side.  I have a few wines for you that I think would be very nice to…

This year, a full year of COVID around us has kept wine tasting to a minimum.  In previous years, I am grateful to be able to attend the Vancouver International Wine Festival where I find many top, five-star wines.  I only attended two Trade tastings, two wine tasting events at Cornucopia, and a few winery tastings on my trip to…

It has been many years since I visited Burrowing Owl Estate Winery in person.  I’ve been tasting their wines from home and from Trade Tastings in Vancouver (pre-COVID), and always appreciate the quality of their wines.  When I decided to take a short trip to the south Okanagan, I made a point to visit Burrowing Owl Estate Winery and was…

This is going to be a spectacular wine and food pairing between Hart House Restaurant and Burrowing Owl Estate Winery.  Limited tickets so buy asap.  Here is the press release.~~~June 24, 2021 (Vancouver, BC) – On Friday, July 9, 2021, Burnaby’s Hart House Restaurant will host an al fresco dinner with wine pairings from Burrowing Owl Estate Winery. The event…