Love at First Bite: Finland

LOVE AT FIRST BITE: FINLAND INVITES SINGLES TO THE WORLD’S MOST EPIC DINNER DATE Finland, tucked at the edge of the map, is known as the happiest country on earth. It’s the nature. It’s the people. And it’s the food – which has largely gone unknown to the rest of the world so far. This … Read more

Wednesday Wine Reviews with @Sam_WineTeacher

  2024 Chardonnay (Here and There Series) Fort Berens Lillooet, BC $24.99 Golden straw with medium-minus intensity.  Banana, lemon zest, yellow apple, some tree fruit, tropical fruit, almond, minerality and salinity on the nose.  Good balance with a creamy texture.  Bright and crisp on the palate with the flavours following the nose, especially banana and … Read more

Nagging Doubt: A Hidden Gem in East Kelowna

If you venture down Sallows Road in East Kelowna, you’ll find a gravel driveway on your left, just before the road dead-ends. Drive up, and you’ll find an unassuming winery built for function. There’s no grand architecture or sweeping lake view here. The tasting room is small and practical, and occasionally you might find yourself … Read more

Pure Chablis Masterclass in Victoria

Just a small amount of background information tends to enhance the overall experience.

From the Cellar with @Sam_WineTeacher

In addition to the weekly wine review and the various other, usually wine-related, articles I write for My Van City, I am going to include a new one that will appear from time to time.  I’m calling it, ‘From the Cellar’. It will be similar to the wine reviews, except that it will feature wines … Read more

Vilnius Swaps the Christmas Rush for Europe’s Slowest Marathon

Vilnius once again transformed into a winter wonderland, with buildings draped in thousands of lights and festive decorations.

Ugly Duckling’s Corbin Mathany Welcomes Award-Winning Chef Gregory Gourdet, Nov 8

UglyDuckling, one of Victoria’s most celebrated restaurants.