Wednesday Wine Reviews with @Sam_WineTeacher

  2025 Pinot Gris SpearHead Kelowna, BC$24.00 Pale lemon yellow with medium-light intensity.  A pronounced nose showing aromas of apple, lime zest, honeysuckle, ambrosia apple, pear, and wild honey.  Very good balance with good body.  Very flavourful on the palate, followed by a medium-long finish.  Impressive. 93 Points   2021 Chardonnay (Triomphe) Southbrook Niagara-on-the-lake, Ontario … Read more

Become a Champagne Specialist in Canada! 🍾

Champagne Specialist Certification launching in 5 cities in Canada Cru Consultancy and Les Cavistes launching trade-focused Certified Champagne Specialist program this Fall 2026 in Victoria, Vancouver, Toronto, Ottawa (in English) and Montréal (in French). We are proud to announce the Canadian launch of the Champagne Specialist course, debuting in Fall 2026. This will be the … Read more

BC’s largest park interpretation program reaches 1 million visitor interactions

What began in five parks in 2020 has grown into BC’s largest free park interpretation program, reaching one million visitors. The Discover Parks program is run by  the BC Parks Foundation and helps more people explore, understand, and care for British  Columbia’s provincial parks.  Today, Discover Parks Ambassadors deliver guided nature walks, Jerry’s Rangers activities,  … Read more

BURDOCK & CO CELEBRATES THE MAGIC OF HIGH HARVEST

BURDOCK & CO CELEBRATES THE MAGIC OF HIGH HARVEST Andrea Carlson’s Sturgeon Moon tasting menu celebrates peak-season abundance, Mya Brown joins as General Manager and a fresh crop of late-summer dishes for the walk-in bar menu At Vancouver’s Michelin-starred Burdock & Co, Andrea Carlson’s late-summer tasting menu celebrates the magic of British Columbia’s high harvest.Submerging … Read more

Registration Opens for Oliver Osoyoos Wine Country’s Annual Grape Stomp

Registration Opens for Oliver Osoyoos Wine Country’s Annual Grape Stomp Only 30 team spots available to compete in the crowd-favourite harvest tradition returning to Oliver Community Park on September 20, 2026 Registration is now open for Oliver Osoyoos Wine Country’s annual Grape Stomp, with just 30 team spots available for one of the South Okanagan’s … Read more

One Last Taste of Summer: 3 Hennessy Cocktails for the Long Weekend

With the September long weekend around the corner, there’s still time to soak up the last days of summer with good company and a refreshing cocktail in hand. Whether you’re hosting a backyard get-together, heading to the cottage, or simply enjoying the final long weekend of the season, Hennessy V.S. is a versatile base for … Read more

LEARNING ABOUT WINE: Syrah and Shiraz: How One Grape Acquired Two Names

Syrah and Shiraz: How One Grape Acquired Two Names Syrah and Shiraz are the same grape. The difference is linguistic and often stylistic. When a producer chooses one term over the other, the choice can signal the tradition the producer has in mind and the kind of wine they intend to make. Syrah began in … Read more

New Performance Added for Goblin:Oedipus at Bard on the Beach on August 30

New Performance Added for Goblin:Oedipus at Bard on the Beach on August 30 Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival is thrilled to announce the addition of a performance for Goblin:Oedipus in the Douglas Campbell Theatre on Sunday, August 30 at 7:30PM. WUG, KRAGVA, and MOOG return to the tents and turn their attention to Greek … Read more