BC Wine Appreciation Society Celebrates with Van Westen The BC Wine Appreciation Society is an organization that was formed over 10 years ago and now numbers 175 members. Their events tend to sell quickly, whether it is a library tasting, a garden party, or a bus tour. December’s wine event was held in the … Read more
Stewart Family Announces Purchase of Envolve Winery in Sonoma The acquisition of California’s prestigious Envolve winery by BC’s Stewart family is another indication of how Canadian wine culture is influencing the industry beyond our borders. The Stewart Family, owners of BC’s Quails’ Gate Winery and Sonoma County’s Lake Sonoma Winery have negotiated the purchase of Envolve … Read more
The Italian Trade Commission wine events are always top-notch affairs. They vet the wineries well, the registration is smooth, the food and venue first class and the tasting booklet informative and well laid out. At this event there were over 40 producers from 16 regions and 600 wines to sample. Piedmonte, Puglia, Sicilia, Toscana and … Read more
IT’S NEW YEAR’S EVE DINNER LIKE YOU’VE NEVER SEEN IT AT UVA WINE & COCKTAIL BAR AND CIBO TRATTORIA Whether you want to don a cape and spend the night in a real-life Gotham City or savour a decadent dinner inspired by the flavours of Italy, UVA Wine & Cocktail Bar and Cibo Trattoria have … Read more
This is the time of year for celebrations of many sorts and toasting with a flute of sparkling wine is a long time tradition. These days you have an amazing selection of bubbly wines to choose from when raising a glass. Cava – great value with lower priced traditional method bubbly from Spain Champagne – … Read more
#WineWedneday Wine Reviews by Sam Hauck aka The Wine Teacher 2012 Pinotage Stoneboat Oliver, BC $24.90 Undoubtedly the best Pinotage I have tasted. Garnet red in colour with medium-deep intensity. A complex nose showing aromas of black fruit, earth, chocolate and spice. Very well balanced with good mouthfeel. The flavours echo the nose with a … Read more
Le Vieux Pin Winery’s flagship wine: 2012 Équinoxe Syrah was just given the top spot on Icon Wines: ‘Top 20 Wines of the Year’ annual list. Making it the first Syrah in it’s price range to be named ‘Wine of the Year’. A very big accomplishment by the winery team. “…also one of the rarest … Read more
We wanted to be sure you were covered for your Holiday entertaining this year so we’ve asked some of the best “mixologists”, sommeliers and bar managers to help us out. With Christmas so close we’ve also mixed up our days. Enjoy! Justin Taylor, Bar Manager Boulevard Kitchen & Oyster Bar “VAN DUSEN SOUR” … Read more
We’re still mixing it up again today just so you have these great Cocktail recipes for the Holidays. Trixie Blümel Bar Manager, Café Medina Ted & Sherry Ingredients: 1.5 oz Flor de Caña 5 YO Rum 0.5 oz Alvear Fino Montilla Sherry 0.5 oz Pure Maple Syrup 1 oz Buttermilk 1 Fresh Whole Egg … Read more
Located on Mt. Lehman Road, just north of Harris Road in Abbotsford, Singletree winery is one of BC’s newest wineries. The Etsell family, which has a long history of farming in the area, includes Debbie and Garnet, their son, Andrew, his wife Laura and their two sons. The winery sits on a hill with a … Read more