One of the things I really enjoy about the Vancouver International Wine Festival is the ability to talk to wine makers and/or winery owners about their vineyards, their harvest, and their wines. It makes tasting the wine so much more…
Indigenous grapes excite me. Learning about these grapes and their flavours and aromas make wine tasting interesting. We can travel around the world and sample Cabernet Sauvignon, and it will in general have a very similar flavour and aroma profile,…
Veneto is a region in Northeastern Italy that has a wide range of wines and styles that you probably have tasted and enjoyed, but never knew where it came from. When people say “Chianti“, you probably think Tuscany, but if…
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Italy has a plethora of indigenous grapes. Some maybe well known to you, like Sangiovese or Nebbiolo, but others, like Barbera may not be too familiar. I would like to let you know a little bit about the red Barbera…
February 20, 2016 is the first day for the Vancouver International Wine Festival this year. We are just about a month away. Did you know that the tickets for events are open to the public? Many events are sold out…
The Holiday season is coming up whether it is Christmas or Hanukkah, or another celebration. A celebratory drink for many of us is sparkling wine, which can come from different countries, at different price points; but all are enjoyable! Prosecco,…
Writing articles about wines you tasted, seminars and dinners you attended, plus editing videos I shot for the Vancouver International Wine Festival, takes a lot of time and effort, but I can now say that I have finished my tasks.…
I spent a lot of time tasting Australian wines during the Vancouver International Wine Festival, but I always make sure to fit in a few hours to try wines from other parts of the world. This year, Italy seemed to…
A daunting task, picking my favourite wines from a total of 1750 wines being poured at the Vancouver International Wine Festival. Thankfully I was able to visit the Acura International Festival Tasting Room 4 times as Media, splitting time between…