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
\ Takja BBQ x Pearl Morissette: A One-Night Korean BBQ + Wine Collaboration Takja BBQ House is partnering with Pearl Morissette Winery for a special one-night takeover on June 3, pairing Takja’s modern Korean BBQ with a curated lineup of Pearl Morissette wines available by the glass, bottle, and flight. The collaboration brings together two … Read more
Winemaker’s Cut is the featured winery on Wine Club Canada this month. Here is a link to Wine Club Canada if you want to check them out. I think you will love the wines from Winemaker’s Cut as much as I do. Here are the wines I received for review. Winemaker’s Cut Sparkling 2024 CRAFTED … Read more
Spain’s DOs: Why Spain Has So Many Wine Regions? In Spanish wine, place often comes before country. Rioja, Rías Baixas, Ribera del Duero, and Jerez appear first. Those names belong to a legal system. In Spain, the most familiar unit in that system is the DO, short for Denominación de Origen. A DO ties a … Read more
THERE’S NO BETTER TIME TO SUPPORT LOCAL: BC’S STANDOUT 2025 VINTAGE HAS ARRIVED After years of headlines dominated by freezes, wildfires, and short harvests, BC wine has a different story to tell in 2025: one of recovery, resilience, and exceptional quality. According to Wine Growers British Columbia’s (WGBC) newly released 2025 Vintage Report, authored by … 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