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It is not too late to start checking out wine-inspired vacation destinations in British Columbia. But if you have children and/or fur babies, you may want to pick locations and wineries that have something to offer for them as well. Here is a list of BC wineries and more that have family-friendly options for parents travelling with children or pets for…
Easter dinner is a time for togetherness and tradition, often centred around comforting dishes like roast turkey, baked ham, or perhaps even baked salmon. No matter what ends up on your plate, choosing the right wine can elevate the meal from simply delicious to truly memorable. Below are some wine pairings, including suggestions from our local BC wineries, that will…
It is the holiday season and many of us think about opening a bottle of sparkling wine; champagne if we are able. Bureau du Champagne USA sent me this email outlining food pairings for specific holiday dates and the suggested champagne style. Here is a copy of the email. The holiday season is a time for gathering with loved ones,…
As we get into our cold, dark, winter days, many of us gravitate toward fuller-bodied red wines and deeper, more savoury dishes. I received this bottle of Monte del Frà Amarone della Valpolicella Classico 2018 to sample for you. Amarone sits at the top of the deeper, fuller-bodied red wines of Valpolicella. There is quite a process to create Amarone…
If you are still thinking about what to do for a New Year’s celebration, Provence Marinaside in Yaletown is offering a fantastic option. Here is their press release. ~~~~~~~~~~ (Vancouver, BC) – The classic song asks “What are you doing New Year’s Eve?” There are so many options out there it’s hard to choose, however one that is worthy of…
With the Holiday Season coming up soon, you may want to celebrate it with BC wine. I compiled a list of BC wineries that have special offers for you of their wines for the months of October and November. Stock up as you can never have enough good wine. Check in to this article over the next while as more…
It is still September, but you may already be thinking about what gifts you want/need to purchase for December. Maybe you have a wine & food friend or family member? Here is a gift basket you may want to consider that comes with BC wine. Here is the press release I received from thebcbasket.com. Enjoy! ~~~ THEBCBASKET.COM IS BACK THIS HOLIDAY…
What would you have with an Easter turkey dinner? Probably a lightly oaked Chardonnay or maybe a Pinot Noir, or sparkling wine. I decided to step outside of my go-to styles of wines for turkey dinner and to try a Vidal and a Syrah Rosé from BC’s Stag’s Hollow Winery. You don’t often see Vidal offered as a still table…
Sparkling wine is very versatile to pair with food. It also makes any occasion seem more celebratory. I have two sparkling wines from Okanagan Crush Pad’s Haywire Winery. Their Haywire Vintage Bub 2014 and Haywire The Bub 2017. The Vintage Bub is made with 50% Pinot Noir and 50% Chardonnay grapes. After 5 years of aging en tirage, the wine…
Wanderlust. We must all have it after staying in our homes for the past two years due to COVID. Maybe venturing out to a nearby city or town within a day’s driving distance, but not getting on an airplane and going where your heart desires. I love wine, and I enjoy going to wine regions around the world, meeting winemakers…
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