Of the many reasons I enjoy wine tourism, foremost is because it allows me to get close to where my wine comes from. A good 90 per cent of our wine purchases are made right at the winery. And most of those wineries are on the small side, producing fewer than 5,000 cases annually. … Read more
Haywire wine, made at Okanagan Crush Pad winery in Summerland BC has been awarded a Lieutenant Governor’s Award for Excellence in British Columbia Wines for the Canyonview Vineyard Pinot Noir 2011 ($35). The Lieutenant Governor’s Awards for Excellence in BC Wines was established in 2003 to recognize and honour excellence in the province’s growing wine industry and … Read more
A world leading sustainability scorecard and reporting tool is being launched to New Zealand wineries and grape-growers today. WiSE (Wine Industry Sustainability Engine) will be used by around 2000 wineries and vineyards from Northland to Otago. It will record and manage winery and vineyard activities to ensure they meet international sustainability standards required by Sustainable … Read more
2011 Saloon Sally Dry Cabernet Franc Rosé Rustico Oliver, BC $16.95 Bronze Medal Tasted 2014 06 A BC Rosé made from Cabernet Franc. Red cherry in colour with medium intensity. Red cherries, strawberry and a hint of rhubarb on the nose. Good balance. Bright red fruit on the palate. A medium, dry finish. … Read more
The 4th Annual Vancouver’s Biggest Ever Networking Party is here! The Vancouver’s 4th Annual Biggest Ever Networking Party has been announced. This event sells out annually and this year they are expecting between 400 to 500 people at the event. “Succeeding in business is all about making connections.” – Sir Richard Branson, Self-Made Billionaire, Founder of Virgin Group … Read more
Spot the Footie and win! All around the Lookout, the New Food Court, and all the amazing shops and services, we’ll be hiding a Whitecaps FC soccer ball. Find it, take a pic, and share it on Instagram, or Twitter with the hashtags #HarbourCentre #Footie for your chance to win a 5-pack of Whitecaps … Read more
The Howard Family Stage welcomes CYMBELINE to the 2014 Bard on the Beach season Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival continues its 25th season with Cymbeline, an enthralling drama featuring one of Shakespeare’s most finely-etched female leads. It plays Tuesdays through Sundays in the intimate 240-seat Douglas Campbell Theatre tent on the Howard Family Stage in Vanier Park … Read more
My all time favourite Velopalooza event This is all about Lights lights lights glow sticks, costumes, dancing music and FUN. How to install lights on your bicycle Lights get EL lights at any bike store, electronics shop or order online. Glow sticks get them at dollar stores Music is a must. It’s about synchronizing … Read more
CALLING ALL HOCKEY FANS! TICKETS ON SALE TODAY FOR THE FIRST EVER POTENTIAL APPAREL CHARITY HOCKEY GAME In a city known for its love of hockey, the summer months can be a long absence from the greatest sport on earth. That is why organizers from Potential Apparel are bringing together some of the biggest names … Read more
Fundraising Dinner to be Held in the Palm Court at The Fairmont Empress Summerhill Pyramid Winery, Robert Bateman and The Fairmont Empress in Victoria are partnering to raise funds for the Robert Bateman Centre’s new nature education program targeted at grade 3 – 8 students across British Columbia. On Friday, July 11, 2014, 75 guests will gather in the Palm Court at … Read more