Enjoy Wine, Food, and Travel with Karl MyWinePal
While I was at the Vancouver International Wine Festival 2020 I had the opportunity to interview Laura Catena, managing director of Bodega Catena Zapata, in Argentina. Plus she is a medical doctor and an author. So many skills. And a very interesting person. I am currently working on transcribing my interview with Laura and should have it for you shortly,…
With France being the theme country for the Vancouver International Wine Festival 2020, there were many more French wineries in attendance than in other years. And with that many more wines to taste. Which made me very happy. France has a great variety of red, white, rosé, and sparkling wines, from the range of noble grape varieties. I spent several…
I enjoy meeting winery principals and having a short chat with them at their table as they are pouring their wines during the Festival Tasting at the Vancouver International Wine Festival. Here are a few of my recorded video chats for you to hear what they have to say about their winery and/or their wines. France – Theme Country Fabrice…
If you are coming to downtown Vancouver to watch a hockey game, attend a wine event, or for some other reason and don’t want to drive home the same day there are many hotels available. I recently was introduced to a new boutique hotel downtown called the Hotel Belmont located at Granville and Nelson street. I, and other travel media,…
Has it been 10 years for MARKET by Jean-Georges? Time flies, but soon their doors will close and a new signature restaurant will open at the Shangri-La Hotel. Below is the announcement about MARKET’s closure and a special menu that you can enjoy till New Year’s Eve. ~~~ Vancouver, October 29, 2019 – MARKET by Jean-Georges will close its doors on January 1,…
A Chinese proverb says, “A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step“. Walking through the Vancouver International Wine Festival tasting room, tasting wines and speaking with winery principals, I walked many steps, and my journey is now complete. I’ve finished compiling all my articles and videos that I created and posted them for you. I learned more about Chardonnay and…
Besides all the fun of drinking wine from around the world with friends or family at the Vancouver International Wine Festival, there is also a more serious component, such as the seminars you can attend to learn about a grape variety or region in more detail. There are also Trade-only events where we can learn or discuss what is happening…
As stated by the Vancouver International Wine Festival, “Rhône grapes have made an indelible mark in their native region in France, but are now being grown successfully throughout the wine world. While Syrah, Grenache, Viognier, Marsanne, and Roussanne have unique varietal expressions, they also partner well in a blend. This seminar takes you from Australia to North America’s West Coast…
Some tickets for the Vancouver International Wine Festival 2019 are already on sale, and the remainder will go on sale on January 9, 2019. Below is a press release from the Festival about ticket sales in January. Tickets sell fast so make sure you buy quickly before the events you want to attend are sold out. ~~~ VANCOUVER, BC (December…
Have you ever tried tasting wines from differently shaped glasses? There is a difference in aroma intensity and flavour. RIEDEL in association with Atkinson’s is having a special wine tasting event where you can sample some wines using a new line of wine glasses. As a bonus, you get to take 4 glasses home with you. The details of the…
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