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This year, a full year of COVID around us has kept wine tasting to a minimum. In previous years, I am grateful to be able to attend the Vancouver International Wine Festival where I find many top, five-star wines. I only attended two Trade tastings, two wine tasting events at Cornucopia, and a few winery tastings on my trip to…
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 finest wine regions of the world. For spirits, BC Liquor Stores will feature whiskies from the most iconic distilleries in…
In the midst of Winter with the darkness and cold outside, it is nice to enjoy comfort from a glass or two of port wine. I have two port wines to review for you from Taylor Fladgate. Taylor Fladgate Late Bottled Vintage (LBV) Port 2016 and Taylor Fladgate First Estate Reserve Port. Port is made from indigenous grapes, typically Touriga Nacional,…
Did you know that during wartime in the past that Port wine was supplied to British armies and that Port was considered essential for soldiers’ morale? One of the largest supplier of port to the soldiers was Taylor Fladgate. It is with that in mind that the idea for a rare, Port wine Kingsman edition, was born between Taylor Fladgate…
It is time to start drinking your port with the colder weather upon us. There are many styles of port. I received 3 port samples from The Fladgate Partnership that cover 3 different styles; Pink, Tawny, and Vintage. Port is made from indigenous grapes, typically Touriga Nacional, Touriga Francesa, Tinta Roriz, Tinta Barroca, and Tinta Cao. Port is a…
I was fortunate to be invited to the Fladgate Partnership Virtual Press Trip with David Guimaraens to learn about the 2020 port wine harvest. David is the head winemaker for the Flagdate Partnership that includes Fonseca, Taylor’s, and Croft Port. We held a Zoom meeting, which is what helps keep us all safe and connected at the same time. What…
Although France was the theme country this year at the Vancouver International Wine Festival, there was a great contingent of wineries from around the world and from BC to pour their wines for us. Below are wines that I enjoyed from countries other than France. Enjoy! White and Sparkling Wines Cantine Giacomo Montresor Rose Royal Brut NV, Italy – Light…
What is meant by a “Cru” in wine? The term “Cru” is most often used for the French classification system, but the “Cru” concept can apply to any vineyard region recognized for their superior wine quality. My last seminar during the Vancouver International Wine Festival was on the topic of “cru”. What it is and how it is expressed. We…
My third Dine Out Vancouver dinner was with good friends at Provence Marinaside in Yaletown. Provence offers a $45 food menu plus $25 wine pairing, and it is totally worth it. The food from Provence is top quality and a large portion. I was very full and very happy at the end of my meal. We were treated with a glass…
Are you a port lover, or want to learn about port? Why not purchase a ticket to this Taylor Fladgate tasting at the Cambie and 39th BC Liquor Store on May 10, 2019. Details are below. ~~~ Event: THE FLADGATE PARTNERSHIP PORT TASTING: 1969 TAWNY PORT RELEASE & 2016 CLASS VINTAGE PORT Date: May 10, 2019 Location: 39th & Cambie Signature BC…
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