Valerie van der Gracht

I am a Boomer, mom, gram, wife, foodie, wine novice, and I love to travel. Experiencing life and dividing my time between Vancouver and Vancouver Island. Lately enjoying trips to all BC Wine Country regions. Editor and Publisher of MyVanCity.ca Connect at [email protected] Twitter @myvancity Instagram @myvancity.ca and Facebook https://www.facebook.com/myvancity/

#FavouriteThings Holiday Gift Suggestions | Culmina Family Estate Winery

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Give the gift of splendor this season and treat your friends, family & colleagues to a curated assortment of wines from Culmina Family Estate Winery.

Beaujolais Masterclass with Iain Philip presented by World Wine Synergy

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For the first time in Vancouver – 10 Cru wines from multiple wineries tasted side by side. This was a tasting of rare and unique selections from the Beaujolais region.

#FavouriteThings Holiday Gift Suggestions | vinAmité Cellars

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The winery is devoted to traditional French varietals made by the Coulombe family in a blend of old and new approaches.

#FavouriteThings Holiday Gift Suggestions | Township 7

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Nothing beats bubbles during the holidays! Unless of course it’s a rich and delicious Cabernet Franc from Township 7.

#FavouriteThings Holiday Gift Suggestions | Stag’s Hollow Winery

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Don’t just take my word for it the winery includes Turkey as a suggested wine pairing for these first two Pinot Noirs!

The Fine Wines of Tormaresca | An Afternoon in Puglia presented by Vito Palumbo

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An Afternoon in Puglia presented by Vito Palumbo, CEO of Tormaresca. An intimate reception and a wine-paired lunch

Okanagan Road Trip | Mission Hill Family Estate Winery | VISA Infinite Dining Experience – the wines

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Dinner was a collaboration between Mission Hill Winery Terrace Restaurant Exectuive Chef Patrick Gaylor and Teatro Group Chefs Matthew Batey and David Leeder.