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
Earlier this week I was fortunate to attend the first-ever Canadian seminar and trade tasting of wines from Victoria, Australia. All of these wines were new to me and I was really looking forward to the experience. Wine Victoria brought its leading wineries to Canada, offering an exclusive look at one of the world’s most … 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
Beaujolais Brings Depth, Diversity, and Storytelling Power to the Vancouver International Wine Festival Beaujolais will be a region to watch, taste, and talk about at the upcoming Vancouver International Wine Festival, offering British Columbia wine lovers the opportunity to explore one of France’s most dynamic and evolving wine regions through both the International Festival Tastings … Read more
Sicily is closer to Africa than it is to Rome, a geographical fact that helps explain its wines. This sun-drenched Mediterranean island is shaped by heat, wind, altitude, and a remarkable range of soils, producing wines that can be ripe and generous yet fresh, structured, and distinctive. Climate and Soils Sicily’s Mediterranean climate delivers abundant … Read more
Tuesday, February 17, marks the start of the Chinese Lunar New Year, and this year is extra special! The year of the Fire Horse happens once only every 60 years, symbolizing rapid transformation, fierce independence, and bold action. That spirit will ignite across Metro Vancouver as it celebrates the Lunar New Year with parades, cultural … 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
What can you say about love that hasn’t already been said many times over? Love is constant and nourishing, very much like wine. This Valentines share a glass of wine with someone you love. Love, an intense feeling of deep affection. Hester Creek 2021 OLD VINE BRUT WINE PROFILE Tasting Notes Defined and delicate … Read more
Kung Hei Fat Choi! Wishing you happiness and prosperity in the Year of the Horse. Haywire Winery marks the upcoming 2026 Lunar New Year with the release of its latest Lunar Red, continuing a tradition that began with the winery’s first Lunar New Year bottling in 2014. Created in collaboration with Vancouver’s Foo Hung … Read more
“In this series I am bringing you an exclusive list of wines for Valentine’s” Once you’ve passed the early stages of a relationship, the Romance, and when you’ve gotten to know each other, exploring your love of wine together may add a spark to your Passion for Valentine’s Day. Passion, a feeling of strong and … Read more