When wine agents have new products to release they often host a trade tasting. Those in the hospitality industry, liquor stores, restaurants and bars as well as the media are invited to come and taste their wares. Just the other day I was invited to such an event hosted by the Mark Anthony Group, who … Read more
UVA WINE & COCKTAIL BAR ADDS EVEN MORE TALENT TO ALL-STAR TEAM BY WELCOMING SABRINE DHALIWAL AS LEAD BARTENDER Chic hotspot for wine and spirits shakes things up by adding award-winning mixologist UVA Wine & Cocktail Bar is bolstering its reputation as one of the premier drink destinations in Vancouver by adding blue-chip bartender Sabrine Dhaliwal … Read more
Brian Carter Cellars, Washington Winery Sweeps the Competition with a Diversity of Wins Brian Carter Cellars – Washington’s 2015 Winery of the Year, keeps bringing home the Gold. In addition to four “Best-of-Shows” received over the last two years and a record number of 2015 BIG wins, the latest recognition by this consistent producer of … Read more
The Rise of British Columbia Wine Tourism A stellar wine touring year for BC wineries, and the season is far from over! Wine tourism in BC is on the rise, reporting a record high in visitors and sales this year, and gaining accolades as a world-class wine destination from publications and wine critics around … Read more
Dec. 5 & 6 Winery Holiday Open Houses The festive season is quickly approaching and you are invited to get into the holiday spirit by spending the weekend touring the Similkameen wineries! Wine tastings, food pairings, decorated wine shops, local art, gift ideas and holiday joy and cheer await you in the fifth annual … Read more
Freezing Temperatures in the Okanagan Brings an Early Start to BC’s Icewine Harvest This year, 20 wineries expressed interest in producing Icewine for a potential harvest of 722 tons from approximately 169 acres, last year there was a total of 844 tons picked. The first 2015 Icewine grapes were brought in by Volcanic Hills … Read more
Chef Castro Boateng’s Cauliflower & Almond Soup recipe for #TasteofThursday 1/4 cup vegetable oil 2 onions (roughly dice) 2 heads of cauliflower (roughly dice) 6 heads of confit garlic or 3 raw garlic Sprigs of thyme Salt and pepper to taste 2 cups white wine 5 cups almond milk 1 cup toasted chopped … Read more
BRINGS INTERNATIONAL FLAVOUR TO DINE OUT VANCOUVER FESTIVAL Dine Out Vancouver Festival’s brand-new event is already generating international buzz: a series of five exclusive dinners starring award-winning chefs from Sydney, New York, Copenhagen, Los Angeles and Puerto Vallarta. During each one-night-only event, an international and local chef will join forces to produce a powerhouse feast … Read more
Backyard Vineyards Winemaker James Cambridge took us on a tour of Backyard Vineyards. He greeted us with a glass of Blanc de Noir – a refreshing Pinot Noir sparkling wine – very nice with delicate fruit on the nose and palate and good mousse. This winery, which opened as Glenugie, has been around since 2002 … Read more
A wine pairing for Chef Alex Chen’s Porchetta #TasteofThursday recipe* I’d recommend pairing a Pinot Noir with Chef Alex Chen’s delicious Porchetta recipe. Pinot Noir is a versatile varietal, and a natural pairing for pork. It also happens to be one of my favourite varietals! Although I’m partial to Burgundy, some B.C. Pinot Noir is … Read more