Daube de Boeuf This is a classic Provençal recipe that has been passed down from generation to generation in our family. Here we give you Mamie Suzanne’s recipe that in 1987 won 1st Prize at the Comite Nationale Gastronomie de France. Ingredients – bouquet garni: 1 bay leaf 3 sprigs thyme 4 large sprigs parsley … Read more
BC Distilled Tickets On Sale Now Image supplied by BC Distilled. Tickets are now on sale for the highly anticipated second annual BC Distilled festival promoting British Columbia micro-distilleries. Hosted at CBC Studios, two public tastings will be offered from 4pm – 6pmand 7pm – 9:30pm on Saturday, April 18. Artisan distillers from twenty-three of the province’s … Read more
The Italian Chamber of Commerce in Canada – West and Federico’s Supper Club are set to host media to kick off the Expo Milano 2015. The event will take place on March 4, 2015. The announcement of the premier of the online platform www.Italianqualityexperience.it will be presented. The online platform will coincide with the launch … Read more
Inner Harbour hotel adds “top six in Best Hotels in Canada” to list of awards Victoria’s leading boutique hotel, Magnolia Hotel & Spa, is honoured to receive four awards in the TripAdvisor’s® Travellers’ Choice Awards. Placing in the Top 25 categories for Best Hotel, Best Luxury Hotel, Best Hotel for Romance and Best Hotel Service … Read more
Tickets On Sale! Grand Tasting VIP Tickets Are Limited! Go VIP to Taste Washington and enjoy these exclusive benefits: An extra hour to savor the event Access to the Barrel Room, our exclusive VIP lounge VIP swag bag Hours: 1pm – 5pm (Saturday and Sunday) Ticket prices: One-day: $160 | Two-day: $205 General Admission Hours: 2pm – … Read more
Celebrating the Inaugural release of Syrah Cuvée Classique. It’s big, it’s powerful. Cuvée Classique shows the dark, savory side of Syrah. It is all about the spice, pepper notes and darker fruit profile that this noble grape variety can show us, when cared for and grown in select terroir. According to Chinese philosophy, yin and yang, which … Read more
Announcing the release of Fortissimo 2012. Paying respect to the pioneers of Tuscany. This release of Fortissimo is a blend of 39% Merlot, 38% Cabernet Franc, 17% Cabernet Sauvignon and 6% Sangiovese Grosso. Showcasing the most amount of Cab Franc than in previous years. It’s our version of a Super-Tuscan. “A ‘Super Tuscan’ is described … Read more
2010 Garnacha Breca Calatayud, Spain $24.99 Silver Medal This wine, now four years old is ruby red in colour with medium-deep intensity. Blackberry, earth and spice aromas on the nose with a hint of bright cherry. Well balanced with firm ripe tannins. The flavours echo the nose with a medium finish. Serve with roasted meats … Read more
Well, I’m not a student of history, but I am willing to bet that there has never been a “Battle of Pinotage”. However, such an event took place just recently at my home. Let me explain. It all started out when I was in my local VQA store and noticed that The View Winery had … Read more
For the month of March we are giving away six pairs of tickets to each wine tasting! To enter: Leave a comment on this post and sign up for our newsletter. Please list your date preferences as 1st, 2nd, 3rd choice during March in your comment. For extra bonus entries Tweet: WIN tickets to a @QuiniWine tasting courtesy … Read more