GRAPE EXPECTATIONS: CHEZ CÉLINE SOMMELIER TEAM DIVES DEEP INTO WIDE WORLD OF WINE WITH NEW REGIONAL MONTHLY SHOWCASES Sommelier David Lawson Pairs Unique Finds from Celebrated & Lesser-Known Regions with Dishes from Head Chef Margaux Herder at Fraserhood Hotspot The team at award-winning Québécois restaurant Chez Cèline is inviting guests to raise a glass and say … Read more
I have always enjoyed visiting Osoyoos’ Moon Curser Winery. The labels alone are worth a closer look, each telling its own story, but it’s the wines that keep drawing me back. Moon Curser has built its reputation on producing distinctive varieties that are still uncommon in British Columbia, including Arneis, Carménère, Dolcetto, Marsanne, Roussanne, Tannat, … Read more
Being a long time fan of Little Engine wines it has been my pleasure to begin to review their current selection of wines. When reviewing wines I tend to take a little extra time which includes pairing the wine with a dish I think will bring out the best characteristics of the varietal. For this … Read more
If you haven’t been to the Cowichan Valley you are missing one of the most beautiful spots on Vancouver Island. About an hours drive from Victoria the Cowichan Valley is a must visit for wine lovers. Temperatures are moderate with a year round pleasant climate. Grapes are grown on site and enjoy warm days and … Read more
This week I had the opportunity to visit Blue Grouse in the Cowichan Valley. Such a beautiful area it is a pleasant drive of about an hour from Victoria via the Malahat. The architecture of the estate is what initially takes your breath away. Set in an ideal location with beautiful and welcoming landscaping. You … Read more
There are some wines that just can’t be ignored for summertime sipping and these three are tops of any wine lovers list. Enjoy the wines with lighter fare, charcuterie and cheese boards and even beefy bbq this summer. These wines have a versatility that makes them the perfect choice. 2025 Pinot Gris TASTING NOTES This … Read more