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Cava, often referred to as the “Champagne of Spain,” is a sparkling wine that hails primarily from the Penedès region in Catalonia, Spain. Known for its vibrant bubbles and complex flavours, Cava is produced using the traditional method, similar to that of Champagne, which involves a second fermentation in the bottle. Origins of Cava The roots of Cava can be…
New Year’s Eve is just around the corner. Have you purchased your sparkling wines to celebrate? Here are some sparkling wines I enjoyed this year that you may want to consider buying. Some BC sparklers are only available at the winery, but the foreign bottles should all be available at BC Liquor stores. Cheers! My Sparkling Wine Suggestions BC Wine…
It’s been two years since we last tasted wines from around the world at the Vancouver International Wine Festival. During COVID grapevines produced grapes and wine was made but may have been a little harder than normal to get workers in the vineyard and in the winery. Below are my Old World wine selections. Most of the vintages are 2020…
Here are some BC Liquor Store suggestions for sparkling wines. I particularly like the Taittinger Champagne, Bottega prosecco, and Fitzpatrick Family sparkling from BC. Check out these brilliant options to celebrate the end of the year!
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 interesting, and may spur you to travel to visit that winery, or country, or region. This year we will have…
Video Guide Uncorks the Story of British Columbia Wines. Buy Now.
