PINOT GRIGIO DOC DELLE VENEZIE HEADS TO MONTRÉAL: WINE, TERRITORY AND CYCLE TOURISM AHEAD OF THE WORLD CYCLING CHAMPIONSHIPS On September 15, the Consortium will headline a media lunch and a masterclass organized in collaboration with the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Canada. This event continues the initiative linking the DOC to the world of sports, … Read more
There were some very interesting insight at the media attended 2023 Bordeaux Release. Buyer Barb Philip, Category Manager – Wines of Europe, who is responsible for choosing which wines to buy for the BC Liquor Distribution Branch, tells us that at the time of tasting the 2023 wines at the wineries in Bordeaux, the wines … Read more
Kim Uncorked: Welcome to my weekly wine recommendation. Hi, I’m Kim, a passionate lover of wine, food, and any experience that brings the two together! In this weekly blog post, I share my thoughts on a wine that I’ve recently purchased from one of our local independent wine merchants. If you’d like to know more … Read more
In addition to the weekly wine review and the various other, usually wine-related, articles I write for My Van City, I am going to include a new one that will appear from time to time. I’m calling it, ‘From the Cellar’. It will be similar to the wine reviews, except that it will feature wines … Read more
Replanting after the freeze helped establish the distribution of the two varieties found in modern Bordeaux.
The second stop on our Visa Infinite Wine Tour: A Day in Okanagan Wine Country was lunch at CedarCreek Estate Winery. CedarCreek is practically next door to Martin’s Lane, but the experience is quite different. Our lunch was prepared by Executive Chef Neil Taylor, whose cooking at Home Block Restaurant is built around local, seasonal … Read more
Noble Ridge Vineyard & Winery Welcomes Jennifer Tocher as Director of Sales & Marketing Noble Ridge Vineyard & Winery is pleased to announce the appointment of Jennifer Tocher as its new Director of Sales & Marketing. The newly expanded leadership role reflects Noble Ridge’s continued commitment to strengthening its direct-to-consumer business, wine club, hospitality programs, … Read more
Spirit of Hospitality Lottery Returns With 20 Prize Packages for BCHF’s 20th Anniversary 8th annual lottery launches Sept. 23 with new experiences The BC Hospitality Foundation (BCHF) is continuing its 20th anniversary with the return of the Spirit of Hospitality Lottery and 20 remarkable prize packages celebrating some of the best of hospitality, travel, food … Read more
The 2024 vintage is made primarily from Sangiovese (90%), complemented by Merlot and Syrah.
Explore the most vibrant season in wine regions across the province.