The Continuing Saga of the Chardonnay – with Quails’ Gate
For this particular pairing we dined at home thanks to the culinary skills of a family member who had done just a little foraging and market shopping earlier in the day.
Valerie van der Gracht
Checkmate Artisinal Winery – Years in the Making
One of the first things to do when learning about a wine, especially one that for any number of reasons, you may have been avoiding is to immerse yourself in that varietal. To do this means taking the opportunity to taste the wines produced by a variety of wineries and winemakers.
Canada Day July 1st became Rosé all Day!
As I just happened to have a supply of BC Rosé wine on hand it became my turn to be the host! Yes! So Much Fun!
Visiting Liquidity Wines and a Dividend Club™ Vertical Wine Tasting
Liquidity has introduced the Dividend™ Club: offering more of what their Premium Customers are looking for with exclusive access to their limited inventory wines.
An Afternoon Wine Tasting at Noble Ridge Vineyard & Winery
It was a warm, sunny day in May that saw us descend, totally unannounced, at Noble Ridge. We were lucky to find Leslie not just on site but available to lead us on a tasting journey.
Tofino’s Luxury Boutique Hotel – Long Beach Lodge Resort
Long Beach Lodge Resort is situated on Cox Bay and the first thing that captures your attention is the miles of west coast beaches and the surrounding rugged, yet incredible, scenery. This is where all your troubles, foes and cares slip away and you start to relax and enjoy the atmosphere that comes included with every stay.
It’s Always Wine Time with Wild Goose Vineyards
Wild Goose Autumn Gold has previously been my “go to” Wild Goose wine. I love it still but sometimes a change is as good as a rest, although I will always have at least one bottle handy. Which one is this season’s favourite?
Long Beach Lodge Resort’s Great Room a Culinary Destination
With an emphasis on fresh, locally sourced cuisine this is the domain of Executive Chef Shaun Snelling. In the year that Snelling has been at the helm of this iconic dining room changes have come about with a nod to tradition and an eye to the appeal of local, haute cuisine while retaining favourite dishes.
Wines for the Wine Enthusiast, Collector or Connoisseur Vanessa Vineyard
“Just join the Vanessa Vineyard‘s wine club and never worry about buying any other wines again, their wines are that good.” Sam Hauck, the Wine Teacher
Continuing on our Journey to the Similkameen a stop at Clos du Soleil Winery
The Similkameen is all about the individual site with differing climates and winds, often too much wind. Every vineyard differs from the next. At Clos du Soleil the vineyard has been organic for the past ten years with biodynamic practises contributing to soil health.