Spain’s DOs: Why Spain Has So Many Wine Regions? In Spanish wine, place often comes before country. Rioja, Rías Baixas, Ribera del Duero, and Jerez appear first. Those names belong to a legal system. In Spain, the most familiar unit in that system is the DO, short for Denominación de Origen. A DO ties a … Read more
Cheer on Les Bleus at Petrichor French Farmhouse Restaurant No matter where they are around the world, football fans gather together at tournament time to cheer on their favourite nation, whether it’s chosen by birth, family, or star power. This summer, Gastown’s Petrichor French Farmhouse Restaurant will welcome fans of Les Blues for special viewings … Read more
THERE’S NO BETTER TIME TO SUPPORT LOCAL: BC’S STANDOUT 2025 VINTAGE HAS ARRIVED After years of headlines dominated by freezes, wildfires, and short harvests, BC wine has a different story to tell in 2025: one of recovery, resilience, and exceptional quality. According to Wine Growers British Columbia’s (WGBC) newly released 2025 Vintage Report, authored by … Read more
Kismet Estate Winery Expands Corporate Offerings Ahead of Summer Accommodation Launch From custom wine labels and virtual tastings to team dinners, retreats, and overnight stays, Kismet and Manzil offer a distinctive way to gather Kismet Estate Winery is expanding its corporate hospitality offering for 2026, bringing together custom wine labels for client gifting and events, winemaker-led … Read more
Kim Uncorked: Welcome to my weekly wine recommendation. Hi, I’m Kim, a passionate lover of wine, food, and any experience that brings the two together! In this weekly blog post, I share my thoughts on a wine that I’ve recently purchased from one of our local independent wine merchants. If you’d like to know more … Read more
Macbeth Joins the 37th Season of Bard on the Beach Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival continues its 37th Season in Sen̓áḵw/Vanier Park with Macbeth, sponsored by Odlum Brown, joining The Merry Wives of Windsor on the BMO Mainstage from June 11 to September 18, 2026. Directed and adapted by Stephen Drover, the production’s heightened … Read more
B.C. Back in Balance Earlier this week I joined others in the B.C. Wine industry to experience the first spring releases. Hosted by Wines of British Columbia and moderated by This is Wine School with a panel of winery people.Grant Stanley from SpearHead Winery, Stacy Hornemann from Blue Grouse Wines, Laurent Fadanni from Whispering Horse … Read more
Red Rooster Winery Reintroduces Its Iconic Rooster as Naramata Bench Estate Readies for 2026 Visitor Season Red Rooster Winery is back on the Naramata Bench. After a period of closure, vineyard loss, and rebuilding, one of the region’s original and most recognizable wineries has reopened its doors, replanted its vineyards, and entered a new chapter … Read more
THE VANCOUVER AQUARIUM AND AQUARIUM DU QUEBEC COLLABORATE TO EXPAND CARE FOR RESCUED SEA OTTERS IN CANADA Each year, the Vancouver Aquarium partners with the Vancouver Aquarium Marine Mammal Rescue Society to rescue and rehabilitate hundreds of marine animals — providing critical care to some of the most vulnerable wildlife across the Pacific Northwest. The … Read more
Hawksworth Restaurant Celebrates 15 Year Anniversary with “The Origins” dinner with legendary guest Chefs Michel Jacob and Pino Posteraro Hawksworth Restaurant at the Rosewood Hotel Georgia, marks its 15-year anniversary with “The Origins”, a one-night-only collaborative dinner on Wednesday, May 20, bringing together three of Vancouver’s most influential chefs: David Hawksworth, Michel Jacob, and Pino … Read more