Les Chevaliers des Vins de France

Les Chevaliers des Vins de France is a group originally formed in 1982 to promote the enjoyment of French wines. They recently hosted an Agents Special French Wine Tasting and invited the BC Wine Appreciation Society to join them.Five agents poured twenty-eight French wines from Alsace, Beaujolais, Bordeaux, Burgundy, Chablis, Cote du Rhone, Languedoc and … Read more

BCWAS Fall Harvest @Sam_WineTeacher

The BC Wine Appreciation Society’s Fall Harvest event was held at De Dutch restaurant at the Vancouver Convention Centre West. The popular event was sold out with seventy-two people in attendance. More than a dozen wines from the societies cellars were available for tasting. It was a relaxed, informal and intimate gathering. Les Amis du … Read more

Campbell Valley Wine Tour Part 1

Four Fraser Valley estate wineries have banded together to promote awareness of their local, Langley-based wineries. These wineries are so close to metropolitan Vancouver and yet many people have never discovered them. I suggest you head out for a Sunday afternoon drive to the scenic Campbell Valley and taste what these wineries have to offer. … Read more

The Perch – UBC

There is a new eatery on Vancouver’s west side. Aptly named the Perch, the restaurant sits atop the Alma Mater Society’s (AMS) Student Nest. For old time UBC alumni, this is the refurbished former Student Union Building (SUB), located next to the Aquatic Centre at 6133 University Boulevard.   After getting off the elevator and … Read more

Vancouver Magazine #TBT

The Wines of the Vancouver Magazine Restaurant Awards Food was certainly the focus for the day at the recent Vancouver Magazine Restaurant Awards held at the Sheraton Wall Centre, but there is no doubt that wine won the award for best supporting role. Some of BC’s best wineries poured their wines, which pair up so … Read more

Wine Wednesday Wine Reviews @Sam_WineTeacher

2011 Blind Tiger (Merlot, Cab Franc, Cab Sauvignon) Vindication Cellars Okanagan Falls, BC $29.00 Silver Medal Garnet red in colour with deep intensity. The nose is layered with aromas of plum, blackberry, cassis, dust, earth and chocolate. Well balanced with good mouthfeel and soft ripe tannins. The flavours follow the nose followed by a medium-long … Read more

Turkey Time Wine @Sam_WineTeacher

Thanksgiving is just around the corner and for many that means roasting a turkey and gathering with family and friends. As far as wine is concerned, turkey is a very versatile dish. You have so many wines to choose from. What wine to serve depends a little on what other side dishes will be served. … Read more

Eau Vivre, Drink Life!

Eau Vivre is an unassuming little winery near Keremeos, in Cawston, tucked in off Hwy 3 on Lowe Drive. Opened in 2009, this small production winery has won more than it’s fair share of acclaim, including two Lieutenant Governor’s ‘Award of Excellence in BC Wine’. Small producers tend to strive for quality and Eau Vivre … Read more

Wine Wednesday Wine Reviews @Sam_WineTeacher

  2013 Rosé (Pinot Meunier) 8th Generation Summerland, BC $17.00 A rather unique rosé from Bernd and Stefanie Schales of 8th Generation. It is cherry red with medium intensity. Ripe red apples, Strawberries, cherries, pink grapefruit and watermelon aromas on the nose. Well balanced. The flavours echo the nose with a medium-long finish. Think you … Read more

Wine for the Holidays course – Capilano University

Wine for the Holidays Full disclosure – this is shameless self-promotion. Wine for the Holidays is a two-session course I will be offering in November at Capilano University in North Vancouver. I hope to see you there. The course description reads: Be ready for the festive season. It’s a time for family, friends and celebrations. … Read more

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