Wine

Aged BC Malbec with @Sam_WineTeacher

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I have little doubt this was a unique tasting.

Evolve Sparkling House Opens in Penticton

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Evolve, the latest addition to the TIME Family of Wines, is dedicated to traditional-method sparkling wines, and right out of the gate has won many prestigious awards on both the national and international stage. The modern, chic tasting room was designed to impress.  Every detail celebrates bubbles–from the sparkling décor to the playful energy that … Read more

Bordeaux 2025: My First Impression

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Every winemaker we spoke to was overwhelmingly optimistic about the 2025 vintage.

Alicante asserts itself as the leading Designation of Origin

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Alicante asserts itself as the leading Designation of Origin at an international conference that revives the memory of wine as a tool for the future From 29 to 31 October, Alicante brought together one of the greatest historical wine heritages at the international conference ‘Alicante, historical capital of Mediterranean wine’, held at the Archaeological Museum, … Read more

From the Cellar with @Sam_WineTeacher

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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

Bourgogne Wines Staying Strong in a Challenging Global Context

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  Bourgogne wines continue to stand out in an unstable international economic environment, despite a slowdown in global wine consumption. Following two generous vintages and a 2024–2025 regional campaign marked by a much smaller 2024 harvest, Bourgogne wine availability will still meet demand, though signs of slowdown are evident. Export markets remain dynamic, with new … Read more

The General Lottery for the 2026 Half Corked Marathon opens November 2, 2025

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The General Lottery for the 2026 Half Corked Marathon opens November 2, 2025.