This was the very last wine we tasted at Bubbles and Brunch at Terrafina at Hester Creek by RauDZ for Chef meets BC Grape Okanagan Wine & Food Experience – a BC VQA Okanagan Valley Giant Head Estate Winery Blanc de Noir 2016. The Giant Head Blanc de Noir 2016 was paired with a scrumptious dessert that was … Read more
After taking its bow as Vancouver’s most exclusive dining experience with a sold-out string of events beginning in May 2017, the world-class ‘restaurant-within-a-restaurant’ concept known as No. 1 Gaoler’s Mews has announced a new series of monthly dinners for the first half of 2018. With dates for the new year scheduled on January 19, February 23, … Read more
The BC Professional Fire Fighter’s Burn Fund in partnership with the Vancouver Park Board is proud to be celebrating the 20th anniversary of Bright Nights in Stanley Park. Bright Nights in Stanley Park is an annual tradition for many families in the Lower Mainland and over the past 20 years, has welcomed visitors from all … Read more
Vancouver Christmas Market Not even the torrential November rains in Vancouver could “dampen” the spirits of the attendees at the preview opening of the Vancouver Christmas Market last week. All of the features that visitors have grown to love are present again this year in an extended space which features Canada’s first walk-in … Read more
Chinese Lantern Festival making its Canadian debut at the PNE Grounds December 15, 2017 – January 21, 2018 Beginning on December 15th, the largest festival of its kind in Canada will feature 35 illuminated displays transforming over 14 acres of Hastings Park into an explosion of light and colours. The event runs daily from … Read more
There may technically only be twelve days of Christmas but the reality is the parties, dinners and special events abound throughout December. You can be ready for any occasion whether you’re the host and hostess or the invited guest. Noble Ridge Vineyards & Winery should be your go-to solution. Remember it’s never too early to start planning, … Read more
Can you imagine the surprise when I got an invitation to sample the latest merlot releases from the prestigious CheckMate winery, only to find out the event was being held in a music store? Unusual, yes and certainly a first for me. But it didn’t take long to see how brilliant it was. Tom … Read more
Marta Passio Reserva Brut Cava Rosé 2012 $31.22 Five varietals are used in this sparkling wine including Garnacha, which gives it its colour. Albert Ponnelle Bourgogne Pinot Noir de la Chèvre Noire 2015 $29.49 This is a refreshing and affordable French pinot noir. Narrative White $19.49 This delightful white blend of … Read more
For the holidays we have pulled some special wines from our library, along with a couple of cases of some of this year’s popular releases that we have held back for this special time of year. The 12 days of Christmas are almost upon us. To help celebrate we will be releasing a special … Read more
It takes a commanding wine to pair with foie gras and we were treated to just the right bubbly to carry it off with panache at the Bubbles and Brunch at Terrafina by RauDZ at Hester Creek for the inaugural Chef meets BC Grape Okanagan Wine & Food Experience. BC VQA Okanagan Valley Dirty … Read more