From the Wine Capital of Canada | Kismet Estate Winery

Led by Head Winemaker Manpreet Dhaliwal, Canada’s first and only South Asian female head winemaker and a BCBusiness 30 Under 30 honouree, Kismet brings together award-winning wine, a family-built vineyard legacy, and a hospitality experience rooted in story and place. “Kismet has always been about more than what is in the glass,” says Manpreet Dhaliwal, … Read more

VISA Infinite Dining Experience at Marilena – a review

VISA Infinite Dining Experiences are always exceptional evenings with incredible dishes curated by Canada’s top chefs. Each Dining Experience is unique. Featured dishes using the freshest, local ingredients executed by the best of the best. It was so exciting when IDMG Culinary announced that Victoria would be host to the most recent VISA Infinte Dining … Read more

Savour the Wild Unveils Savoured Here: A Cinematic Exploration of Food, Culture, and Place on Vancouver Island

Savour the Wild Unveils Savoured Here: A Cinematic Exploration Backed by TELUS STORYHIVE, the six-part docuseries is supported by partners including Volkswagen, Weber, Blundstone, BC Dairy,  Search & Rescue Denim, and House of Epula with screenings and activations planned across B.C. Savour the Wild, the immersive culinary experience founded by Chef Colton Armstrong-Ashley and Creative Director … Read more

Exploring the World of Synchromesh

I was thrilled to receive a delivery of Synchomesh wines to taste and review. I really must admit that my first love is Riesling. I love all types of Rieslings; dry, off dry, and late harvest. Tasting these wines was like heaven. Every one of the three Rieslings I have had the opportunity to taste … Read more

Vasanti Estate Winery New Releases

This is your invitation to explore the new releases from Vasanti Estate Winery – where every bottle reflects their roots in the South Okanagan and their commitment to craftsmanship. Structured, cellar-worthy reds, each wine is estate-grown and thoughtfully made in small lots. Whether you are discovering Vasanti for the first time or returning for a … Read more

Everybody is flocking to Birdman

Literally Everybody is flocking to Birdman and for good reason. THE FOOD IS SO GOOD. Last week hubby and I joined a throng of thirsty, hungry media types of all stripes to indulge in the hospitality that’s Birdman. It’s hard to know where to begin because everything, and I mean everything, was so good. You may … Read more

REWILD | National Wine Day | May 25th

EXPERIENCE THE POWER OF REWILD Where Great Wine Doesn’t have to Cost the Earth National Wine Day is coming up on May 25th, and it’s the perfect time to raise a glass to wines that not only taste great, but do great things for the planet. Rewild Wines are sustainably crafted and 100% vegan, offering … Read more

#ThisWineThatDish Winemaker’s Cut Sauvignon Blanc | Broccoli Caesar

#ThisWineThatDish Winemaker’s Cut Sauvignon Blanc | Broccoli Caesar“In this series, I will be sharing my take on which Wines pair well with some inspirational recipes” The wines from Winemaker’s Cut were so delicious I enjoyed them over a few days and of course had to pair them with a dish that made the perfect pairing. … Read more

#ThisWineThatDish Winemaker’s Cut Bohemian Riesling | Chicken Marbella

“In this series, I will be sharing my take on which Wines pair well with some inspirational recipes” The wines from Winemaker’s Cut were so delicious I enjoyed them over a few days and of course had to pair them with a dish that made the perfect pairing. The recipe is inspired by one from … Read more

Wine Tasting with World Wine Synergy

This past week the team from World Wine Synergy arrived in Victoria with some exceptional wines; winery ambassadors Bernard Duseigneur, Domaine Duseigneur; Camille Giai, Château Roquefort and a professor, Dr John Volpe. Thursday was a walk around tasting of the wines later tasted on Friday at a sit-down seminar event. Both features the same wines … Read more