The Extraordinary Italian Taste

  The Extraordinary Italian Taste – Promotion and Enhancement of the Authentic Italian Agri-Food Products, promoted and financed by the Italian Government (Ministry of Economic Development) and organized in collaboration with the network of Italian Chambers of Commerce in North America. On Thursday, May 26th a select number of media and a larger number of wine … Read more

Quintessence Tour visits Vancouver

  On May 26 the APVSA came once again to Vancouver to present an exciting range of wines to the local wine importers and distributors. The wines are presented in a private space for an “invitation only” opportunity to taste excellent wines of the various regions of Europe. Always top quality wines that are the best … Read more

BEER…you’ve come a long way Baby!

  My first introduction to beer drinking (okay other than sneaking a sip from dad’s long neck bottle) would have been in what was a typical beer parlour via the “ladies and escorts” door into a dingy, large space with hard chairs, small round tables covered with terry cloth and cheap beer. I remember only on tap beer … Read more

What makes a great Wine Festival?

This morning I was reading my Facebook page and came across an interesting article titled “How to Enjoy a Wine Festival to the Last Drop” originally published in The Californian (part of the USA Today network) That got me thinking about what makes a great Wine Festival. As a novice #winelover I have been fortunate … Read more

APVSA JANUARY TOUR – Champagne

The Champagne Tour 2016! Yesterday was an opportunity to taste exceptional wines selected by APVSA. Champagne was the featured wine but there were many more varietals to taste and savour. France Champagne Loire Valley Provence South West Languedoc-Roussillon Rhône Valley Bordeaux Auvergne Spain Tierra De Castilla Priorat, Cava, Conca de Barberà Italy Piedmont Trentino   … Read more

Taste of Tulalip – the Grand Taste

The Taste of Tulalip is a culinary festival of food and wine not to be missed and I was thrilled to be there for the coveted event just last month. This is one of my favourites because along with the best wines on offer it’s the food pairings that make it so special.   I … Read more

#WineLover Winter Escape

Whether you’re a life long fan or have never been to Pinot country you will love 3rd Street Flats in Historic McMinnville. From wine touring to fine dining you will find everything for the perfect #WineLover experience in the Yamhill Valley, Oregon. I’ve stayed more than once in the 3rd Street Flats and it is delightful. … Read more

Taste of Tulalip Celebration Dinner

“The culinary festival of the year. A food and wine experience filled with extraordinary epicurean treats…Savour an abundant array of spectacular fare from Tulalip’s top notch culinary team lead by Executive Chef Perry Mascitti and sample hand selected pours by award winning Sommelier Tommy Thompson, showcasing wineries from Washington, Oregon, California and around the globe.” … Read more

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