Kim Mead

Kim Mead is a wine and food writer with a passion for the stories behind the glass and on the plate. After an early retirement from a career in horticulture, Kim turned a lifelong curiosity about wine into a full-time pursuit of study and exploration. She holds the WSET Level 3 Award in Wines with Merit, is an Italian Wine Essentials graduate, and earned the French Wine Scholar designation with Honours through the Wine Scholar Guild. Currently, Kim is working toward becoming a Bordeaux Master with the Guild. Based in Vancouver, Kim is an active member of the city’s vibrant wine community. She is part of the Vancouver chapter of the Commanderie de Bordeaux and serves as Cellar Master for the Vancouver chapter of the International Wine and Food Society. Outside of her studies and writing, Kim enjoys traveling, sharing great food and wine with friends, and exploring the outdoors.

Sophie’s Surprise 29 th – a review

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Sophie’s Surprise 29th There’s a birthday party going on, and everyone’s invited! Walking into Sophie’s Surprise 29th at The Cultch’s York Theatre feels less like taking a seat for a performance and more like crashing the wildest house party of your youth. There’s music, chaos unfolding, and the genuine feeling that anything could happen. Soon, the line … Read more

Kim Uncorked: Welcome to my weekly wine recommendation.

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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

Kim Uncorked: Welcome to my weekly wine recommendation.

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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

APVSA Summer Tropical Wine Tour

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APVSA Tropical Summer Wine Tour The Association for the Promotion of Wines and Spirits launched its Tropical Summer Wine Tour here in Vancouver this past week at the Sutton Place Hotel. The tour will make stops in 18 cities across North America, from Mexico City to Montreal, with an additional stop in Honolulu. APVSA boasts … Read more

Kim Uncorked: Welcome to my weekly wine recommendation.

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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 about me, I’ve included a brief bio following … Read more

Kim Uncorked: Welcome to my weekly wine recommendation.

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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 about me, I’ve included a brief bio following … Read more

A Week’s Round-up of Vancouver’s Wine Events

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Last week I had the pleasure of attending three events celebrating wine, terroir, and the artisans who work their magic. May 11 Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG and Tuscan IGP/DOP Walk About On Monday afternoon, I attended a masterclass and walk-around tasting featuring select wines from Montepulciano’s renowned Vino Nobile di Montepulciano appellation. Montepulciano has … Read more

Kim Uncorked: Welcome to my weekly wine recommendation.

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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 about me, I’ve included a brief bio following … Read more

Kim Uncorked: Welcome to my weekly wine recommendation.

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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

Kim Uncorked: Welcome to my weekly wine recommendation.

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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