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A selection of wines from the 19th Annual Italian Wine Tasting in Vancouver

A Tasting of Italian Wines in Vancouver Fall 2025

 mywinepal  November 3, 2025

The Italian Trade Commission had their 19th Annual Italian Wine Tasting in Vancouver.  There was the opportunity to meet the principals of 40 distinguished Italian wine estates.  I tasted mainly white and sparkling wines at this tasting and at the very end tried a few Italian red wines.  What I like about Italian wines is that many of the grapes are…

Rose prosecco

What Do You Know About Prosecco DOC?

 mywinepal  April 29, 2025

What do you know about Prosecco DOC?  When purchasing a bottle, most of us probably just see that the bottle says “Prosecco” without checking its designation.  I recently attended a masterclass, led by Jenna Briscoe, a local sommelier and wine school educator, that covered the history, culture, and quality assurance around Prosecco DOC.  Let me tell you about it, along…