I caught up with BC wine guru John Schreiner at the Clearbrook library recently where he was speaking on wine as a part of their Fine Food Series. Other lectures in this series focus on Olive Oil and Vinegar, Honey and Coffee. John discussed his latest book, “John Schreiner’s Okanagan Wine Tour Guide” and a … Read more
Kamloops Wineries Launch New Wine Association Members include our four Kamloops Wineries: Harpers Trail, Monte Creek Ranch, Privato Vineyard and Winery and Sagewood Winery Purpose of creating the Kamloops Wineries Association was to bring all four wineries together to collaborate and collectively market and promote the Kamloops wine region as a whole. Our … Read more
Amongst the many wine events that take place each year, Taste BC is one that has always been a personal favourite of mine to attend. Presented by Liberty Wine Merchants, the 21st annual event was held on Thursday,January 22nd at the Pan Pacific Vancouver hotel. Over the course of a few hours, hundreds of Vancouverites savoured … Read more
Frankie’s Bar is upping the ante for the Superbowl this year with an all-inclusive party with door prizes, great food from the kitchen and all the refreshments needed for a great Superbowl Sunday. The kitchen team will be hard at work whipping up a menu of classic game time food all done the right way. … Read more
Expect a wine tasting like you’ve never experienced before. An interactive journey into wine that uses your iPhone, iPad, laptop or Android phone to take you on an informative discovery that will last a lifetime. “We’ve enhanced our winter programs with simple but effective tips on how to taste wines like a pro and remember … Read more
Wine Adventures Magazine blends science with wine for a delicious social psychology experiment on LOVE. What if science showed that a series of questions asked between two strangers gets them close to each other? What if couples could be formed or strengthened as a result of these questions? Are you curious to see … Read more
What happens when you bring together the warm climate temperatures of a southern hemisphere country at the very edges of grape growing and the world’s highest altitude vineyards? Some very captivating wines. When: Friday, Jan 30, 2015 7PM Where: Baguette & Co French Bakery & Cafe 2509 Main Street, 2nd Floor Tickets + Details: http://argentinawines.eventbrite.ca Join wine journalist … Read more
Ever wondered how the words used to describe wine actually match the smell and taste of wine? Get your wine savvy on with the last of three delicious Sniff & Sip wine tasting workshops for 2014/2015. When: Thursday, Jan 29, 2015 7PM Where: Baguette & Co French Bakery & Cafe 2509 Main Street, 2nd Floor Tickets + … Read more
A spectacular waterfront location, superb food, a warm inviting room: Valentine’s Day dinner at Dockside is guaranteed to be an occasion to remember. Located on the iconic waterfront of Granville Island, Dockside Restaurant is perfect place to celebrate occasions big and small. This Valentine’s Day is certain be extra special … Read more
Get ready for romance with four special packages at Victoria’s leading boutique hotel With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, love is in the air at the Magnolia Hotel & Spa, which has just been awarded the accolade of being one of the Top 25 Romantic Hotels in Canada (number 14) in the … Read more