Tag: Vouvray

Tastin' France booklet with wineries listed

Tastin’ France Comes to Vancouver – My Selections

 mywinepal  July 19, 2023

This past week Business France, the national agency to develop the French economy through export growth, brought in several French wineries to Vancouver.  These wineries do not yet have representation in British Columbia.  You currently cannot purchase these wines.  This article is meant for wine agents in BC that are interested in adding more French wines to their portfolio.  Below…

Icon Fine Wines and Spirits

Icon(ic) Portfolio Recommendations

 mywinepal  April 8, 2016

Icon Fine Wines & Spirits is a wine and spirit agency located in Yaletown that features predominantly family-owned boutique wine produced from major wine regions of the world, as well as niche spirits and imported craft beer.  I was invited recently to try the latest wines, and vintages, in their portfolio.  Following are some of my favourite wines from the…

Domaine Huet sign

Domaine Huet – A Wonderful Loire Valley Experience

 mywinepal  July 1, 2011

Before I packed my suitcase and headed for France, I was looking forward immensely to visiting the Loire Valley and trying the wines of the Vouvray appellation, which is known for their many styles of Chenin Blanc.  After searching on the internet and other wine resources, I decided to pay a visit to Domaine Huet L’Echansonne. It was a beautiful…