Tag: food and wine

Karl MyWinePal with Jean-Claude Mas, and Michael Lam at Le Crocodile

A Dinner with Jean-Claude Mas from Domain Paul Mas at Le Crocodile

 mywinepal  November 5, 2024

You may not have heard of Jean-Claude Mas but his family began growing grapes in the south of France in 1892.  Jean-Claude gained experience in the wine business and education around the world, coming back to the family business when he inherited his father’s vineyards in Pézénas of 35 hectares.  In 2000 he created Les Domaines Paul Mas from these…

Da Silva Vineyards & Winery tasting room

Visiting the Naramata Bench 2024: Da Silva Vineyards & WineryPR SAMPLE 

 mywinepal  October 29, 2024

When you visit Da Silva Vineyards & Winery on the Naramata Bench, it feels like you are transported to Portugal.  The tasting room is beautiful, with bone-white walls and chandeliers, giving off a European feel.  The wines are equally special.  Richard and Twylla da Silva own the winery, with Richard coming from a Portuguese background. The names of some of…

Pinot Noir and charcuterie at Meyer Family Vineyards

Visiting the Naramata Bench 2024: Meyer Family VineyardsPR SAMPLE 

 mywinepal  October 8, 2024

Although the main purpose of my visit to the Okanagan was to visit Naramata Bench wineries, I made a side trip to Okanagan Falls.  Meyer Family Vineyards in Okanagan Falls was the first winery I visited on my Fall trip to the Okanagan.  I love Pinot Noir and Meyer Family is one of my favourite Pinot producers.  I sat outside…

Striploin steak frites with a Brandy peppercorn sauce

Cooking with Wine: Elevating Your Culinary Creations

 mywinepal  August 22, 2024

Cooking with wine is a time-honoured tradition that adds depth, complexity, and richness to a variety of dishes. Whether you’re deglazing a pan, marinating meat, or creating a sumptuous sauce, wine can enhance the flavours of your food in remarkable ways. Let’s explore the types of wine commonly used in cooking, some classic dishes that feature wine, and a few…

Picnic and Bubbles

Picnic Pairing Suggestions With Champagne

 mywinepal  June 30, 2024  3 Comments on Picnic Pairing Suggestions With Champagne

This post came in my email from the Comité Champagne and I thought I would pass along this information on which style of Champagne to pair with your picnic dishes. Also great timing for Canada Day. Enjoy. ~~~~~ From the café culture of Paris to year-round patio suppers in Provence, the French have perfected the art of enjoying food and…

Taste Washington The Grand Tasting food and wine

My Wine Selections from Taste Washington 2024

 mywinepal  April 2, 2024

Washington state has over 900 wineries.  That is amazing.  While our BC wineries are bound primarily to mountain valleys, Washington state has a large land area to the east of the Cascades mountain ranges, which is where many of Washington’s wineries are located.  But how can you try wines from so many wineries more easily?  One way is to attend…

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Taste Washington 2023 Signature Events On Sale January 11

 mywinepal  January 5, 2023

Here is the latest announcement about tickets for Taste Washington events in March.  Get your tickets before they sell out. ~~~ Cheers to 2023 – we can’t believe that Taste Washington kicks off in 2 months! We hope you’ve already grabbed your tickets to The Grand Tasting and The Seminars – but, did you know there are more ways to…