“In this series I am featuring an exclusive list of wines for Valentine’s” This list of wines is diverse and exciting, a lot like the early days of romance. Whether you are in the early stages of a relationship when you get to know each other, or yours is a lasting union, exploring your love … Read more
2023 Clarendelle Domaine Clarence Dillon Graves, France $36.99 A blend of 49% Sauvignon Blanc, 37% Semillon, and 14% Muscadet. Lemon yellow with medium-minus intensity. On the nose, lemon cream, banana, green apple, melon, peach, honey, toast, biscuit, and flint. Good balance. The palate follows the nose along with pineapple, lime, pear, and grapefruit. A medium-plus … Read more
Celebrating Lunar New Year || The Year of the Horse Glowbal Restaurant Glowbal Restaurant is welcoming the Lunar New Year with a special $188 dinner for two, available February 16 through March 3, celebrating the season with an elegant three-course menu designed for sharing. Guests can begin with Scallop & Sable Terrine served with seafood … Read more
A Brief History Chile’s wine making roots stretch back to the 1500s, when Spanish settlers first planted vines in South America. Modern Chilean wine, however, really begins in the mid-19th century, when growers imported Bordeaux varieties and wine making expertise from France. One important consequence of this exchange was the preservation of Carménère, a … Read more
Iconic Wineries of British Columbia Bring Okanagan Wine Experience to the Slopes at Big White Ski Resort this February Four-day Iconic Après Lounge pop-up showcases British Columbia’s finest wines in alpine setting Iconic Wineries of British Columbia is bringing Okanagan wine culture to Big White Ski Resort from February 26th to March 1st, introducing a pop-up alpine lounge experience at one of Canada’s premier ski … Read more
2022 Chardonnay (McLean Creek) Meyer Family Vineyards Okanagan Falls, BC $32.26 Lemon yellow with medium-minus intensity. A pronounced chardonnay nose. There is no mistaking what this wine is. Intertwined aromas of citrus, toasty oak, honey, melon, spice, and a touch of almond. Well balanced. Big on the palate with aromas carrying over seamlessly on to … Read more
Mission Hill Family Estate Welcomes Year of the Fire Horse For the fifth consecutive year, Mission Hill marks Lunar New Year with a thoughtfully curated offering that honours tradition while looking boldly toward what’s next. Leading up to February 17, we welcome the Year of the Fire Horse. One of the most powerful and dynamic … Read more
Penfolds Winemaker’s Dinner 2026 This exclusive dinner marries East and West in the most sophisticated way Celebrate the Year of the Horse in style with an exclusive culinary experience hosted by Penfolds at Vancouver’s iconic Black Blue Steakhouse. Join us for an intimate evening featuring a curated multi-course menu paired with exceptional Penfolds wines, including … Read more
Provence Marinaside’s First Cellar Series Dinner of 2026 Spotlights Tawse Winery For its first Cellar Series dinner of the year, join Provence Marinaside on Sunday February 8, as it shines the spotlight on exquisite wines from award-winning Tawse Winery which is located on Ontario’s Niagara Escarpment. The six-course dinner, featuring many wines not normally available … Read more
Fort Berens has just released three new wines alongside three offerings in their Reserve series. While many people are familiar with Fort Berens wines, I’m often surprised by how few have actually visited the winery. Lillooet is steeped in history. As one of the earliest towns in the province, it played an important role as … Read more