Discover the magic of this Cabernet Sauvignon, dressed in a mesmerizing intense, ruby-red color. It has a perfect balance and a nice-bodied with a lot of fruit charm, that’ll have you returning for more. Grab your favourite red meat, pasta or cheese.It’s the perfect companion to any cozy gathering or laid-back evening. Pointer is the … Read more
Everything I look for in a spring and summer wine.
With summer officially just around the corner noone would blame you if you’re thinking barbecue. Nothing beats food cooked outdoors in the summertime. It’s especially good if you have a hubby who dons his hat and apron and goes to town with the grill. So what’s the best wine to pair with steaks and ribs, … Read more
An exclusive celebratory reception with the winemakers from BC’s Gray Monk Estate, Tinhorn Creek, Sandhill, Black Hills, and Red Rooster This is the first in a series of exclusive features, one for each of the presenting wineries that were in attendance. It was an incredible night of wine tasting, nibbles and conversations about the wines presented. The evening featured … Read more
An exclusive celebratory reception with the winemakers from BC’s Gray Monk Estate, Tinhorn Creek, Sandhill, Black Hills, and Red Rooster This is the first in a series of exclusive features, one for each of the presenting wineries that were in attendance. It was an incredible night of wine tasting, nibbles and conversations about the wines presented. The evening featured … Read more
The asparagus was the perfect match for the Cabernet Sauvignon Syrah.
Fort Berens Estate Winery, located on a stunning site overlooking the Fraser River in Lillooet, has just released three Cabernet Franc wines, and I had the opportunity to sample two of them. While the winery offers almost two dozen different wines, it is fair to say that Cabernet Franc is their flagship red wine. … Read more
Cabernet Franc 3 Ways – Special Savings On Now We’re excited to share a special offer featuring Cabernet Franc three ways—a bold and expressive 6-pack that showcases one of the varietals we do best at Fort Berens. This curated pack includes a mix of our favourite Cabernet Franc wines, with incredible savings, on now through June … 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
DOC SICILIA ASSURES ITSELF AS THE MAIN ACTOR ON THE INTERNATIONAL WINE STAGE With a tight program, the Consorzio di Tutela DOC Sicilia is intensifying its promotional activities in Canada,the USA and the United Kingdom between April and May After receiving major international awards at the beginning of the year, the Consorzio di Tutela Vini … Read more