COVID has affected all of us, both at home and at work. There has been an impact on wineries and wine regions from around the world. I received this press release from the Champagne Bureau, USA about the amount of…
Grenache, Syrah, Mouvedre blends (GSM) are full-bodied, full of flavour, and please people that enjoy big, hearty red wines. This blend of grapes also makes the famous red Châteauneuf-du-Pape wines. I have two GSM wines from GĂ©rard Bertrand from the…
To celebrate BC Liquor Stores’ 100th year anniversary, a collection of rare, premium, collectible wines and spirits will be released on March 13, 2021, at participating Stores. The collection features many top-rated wines, along with a selection of classics from the…
If you attended the Vancouver International Wine Festival 2020, you may have had the opportunity to meet GĂ©rard Bertrand and taste his wines from the Languedoc region. I was lucky to also attend his Masterclass where he went in-depth into the…
Another holiday is coming soon; Easter. If you celebrate Easter, or you just enjoy the Spring time and wonderful weather, and food, you may want to order Provence Marinaside’s Easter Heat and Eat Dinner. It looks delicious, has a few…
With COVID and having to stay at home, you may want to splurge a bit and buy a bottle of Champagne to celebrate with your significant other on Valentine’s Day. There are many different bottles of Champagne that you can…
Yes, Valentine’s Day is coming soon, and so you may want to start planning. A nice dinner, either at home, or safely at a restaurant, like Provence Marinaside, may be your choice. Provence has a special meal paired with wonderful…
If you need more suggestions for the bottle of sparkling wine you want to pop for New Year’s Eve, BC Liquor Stores has made a short list for you. Some of the bottles are on sale. Get yours soon! If…
Have you ever wondered which Champagne Houses and/or companies have the largest revenue? BoldData in the Netherlands did the analysis. The number #1 company should not be a surprise, but do you know who the next companies/Houses are? Here is…
As 2020 has been a disaster, we really should be toasting with a bottle of sparkling wine on New Year’s Eve to welcome 2021. Here are a few sparkling wines that I tried in 2020 that would be nice to…