This June, select South African wines will be showcased at 60 BC Liquor Stores throughout the province. As part of the promotion, consumers will be invited to explore the country’s offerings at a FREE tasting on Thursday, June 9th 2016. Hosted by the 39th & Cambie Signature BCLDB Store, the event will pair the … Read more
The Naramata Bench is a small region located on the south-eastern shore of Lake Okanagan, near Penticton. Home to almost 900 acres of vineyards and over 30 wineries (and 2 distilleries), this is prime wine real estate. People who visit this region have learned plan on at least a week to explore all that … Read more
This was a sit-down tasting lead by DJ Kearney who moderated a panel of distinguished BC Winemakers as they discussed their wines from the 2015 Vintage and spoke of the future of BC winemaking. The panellists included Michael Bartier representing Harper’s Trail Estate Winery (Kamloops), Grant Stanley from 50th Parallel Estate Winery (Lake Country), Marcus … Read more
Partnership Expands Quini’s Wine Database, Enterprise Sales Capabilities and Reach in Europe – Brings Quini’s Universal Wine Tasting and Rating Standard to UK Wine Enthusiasts on ukvine.com and ukvine Magazine Quini ( www.quiniwine.com ) today announced that it has signed a data licensing, marketing and reseller agreement with Surrey, England-based Media Motives Limited, parent company and … Read more
Italian Wines in the World – Wine Meridian’s Canada Tour 2016 Every time I go to a tasting of Italian wines, I am struck by the same thought – they just keep getting better and better. And for good reason, a lot of effort has gone into improving vineyard quality and modernizing equipment, … Read more
The terrible fires in northern Alberta have given everyone a heavy heart. However, sometimes a little laughter can help ease the pain. Vancouver TheatreSports™ League (VTSL) believes in giving back. Wednesday (May 11) will be dedicated to raising funds for the Canadian Red Cross’ Alberta Fires Appeal. Net proceeds from the ticket sales of … Read more
Do you want to use social media to raise your profile online or that of your business? Vancouver’s YVR Conferences is hosting Social Media Mastery, a one-day all-in-one social media conference, on Saturday June 4 at the Centre for Digital Media. Aimed at social media and marketing professionals of all levels, the conference will bring together a … Read more
Tickets to the summer’s most stylish trackside party go on sale today: Tuesday, May 10 starting at 9 am. Today is the day to secure first-run tickets to one of the most anticipated events of Vancouver’s summer season: The 8th Annual Deighton Cup. Presented by Droski/Turner and The Social Concierge, the breathtaking and stylish summer tradition will run on Saturday, July 16, … Read more
David Hawksworth’s new restaurant opened May 9th After much anticipation, Nightingale – the newest addition to the Hawksworth Restaurant Group’s flock – started welcoming guests last night, Monday May 9. Located at 1017 West Hastings, the two-level, 180-seat room, which was designed by multi-award winning Canadian design firm Studio Munge, was finally unveiled. Guests … Read more
First and Business Class lounge offers understated luxury for travellers Cathay Pacific is unveiling a new lounge experience for passengers travelling from Vancouver International Airport, opening today, 4 May, 2016. Located in the International Terminal, between departure gates D66 and D67, the new lounge adopts the airline’s contemporary and elegant design template, which has … Read more