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 about me, I’ve included a brief bio following … Read more
#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
LITTLE ENGINE WINES OPENS VINEYARD TERRACE FOR THE 2026 SEASON A New Evening Lakeside Lounge Experience Debuts on the Naramata Bench Little Engine Wines has officially opened its Vineyard Terrace for the season, introducing a new evening lounge experience where the lake, the vines, and golden hour come together on the Naramata Bench. The Vineyard … Read more
Last week I had the pleasure of attending three events celebrating wine, terroir, and the artisans who work their magic. May 11 Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG and Tuscan IGP/DOP Walk About On Monday afternoon, I attended a masterclass and walk-around tasting featuring select wines from Montepulciano’s renowned Vino Nobile di Montepulciano appellation. Montepulciano has … Read more
Mother’s Day weekend was an opportunity to celebrate with an elegant evening of wine, food, and conversation at The Arbutus Room at Brentwood Bay Resort. Esteemed guests included Bernard Duseigneur, Domaine Duseigneur; Camille Giai, Château Roquefort and Dr John Volpe, Ecogastronomy/University of Victoria. The Arbutus Room is beautiful with it’s fireplace anchoring one end and … Read more
Galicia: Atlantic Weather, Fragmented Vineyards, and the Long Recovery of a Wine Region Galicia occupies the northwestern corner of Spain, facing the Atlantic and bordered by Portugal to the south, Asturias to the east, and the inland lands of Castile and León beyond its mountain barriers. That position has always set it slightly apart from … Read more
“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
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 about me, I’ve included a brief bio following … Read more
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
In Conversation With Andrew Windsor Andrew’s path to wine started with an Environmental Science degree at the University of Guelph and a university wine course that quietly changed everything. He spent three years making VQA wines in Niagara, then followed his curiosity to Adelaide for a Master’s in Oenology — where he met a fellow … Read more