I dropped into Pacific Breeze Winery in New Westminster recently to pick up more of their outstanding Reserve Chardonnay, one of my absolute favourites, as well as some excellent Big Red, their Rhone styled blend. I left with a mixed case. When I stopped by last summer to do a barrel sampling of … Read more
2012 Pinot Gris (Switchback Vineyard) Haywire Summerland, BC $22.90 Silver Medal Tasted 2014 08 This wine was fermented with wild ambient yeasts and was aged in concrete eggs. Pale straw in colour and a hint of green with medium-light intensity. Stone fruit, ripe mango and citrus on the nose. Well balanced with good mouth feel. … Read more
This is our first Curry Challenge featuring 11 restaurants in Vancouver, Langley and Richmond, that runs from October 28 – November 20, 2014. The interpretation of curry takes on different meanings in many cultures and you will find several variations in the curry creations the chefs have entered into this challenge. Many cultures are … Read more
I’ve often thought Halloween was wasted on the young. Adults should reclaim this day and rather then consume bags full of candy I’d suggest a bottle of this B.C. red. The Moon Curser Cabernet Merlot blend is the perfect wine for the fall. The vineyard is in the southern Okanagan where summer heat means ideal conditions for … Read more
Big Food, Big Wine, Big Time Tulalip Resort Casino is about to set the stage for the 6th consecutive Taste, a hotly anticipated weekend of big food, big wine, big stars and what can certainly be described as a big time. Executive Chef Perry Mascitti and Wine Director Tom Thompson are calling on renowned … Read more
From my first visit to the Okanagan fifteen years ago I’ve come to know and enjoy Sandhill Wines. Consistent quality year after year means you can count on them when you’re shopping for wine. This is a medium bodied white with flavours of apples and pears. There’s also some spice on the finish which … Read more
Air Canada’s enRoute award firmly places Tofino on the map as a culinary destination Wolf in the Fog is honoured to be named Air Canada enRoute’s 2014 Canada’s Best New Restaurant by Air Canada’s award-winning in-flight magazine. Renowned food writer Andrew Braithwaite took a month-long culinary tour across the country and poetically captured the … Read more
Summerland is the BC Wine Hot Spot for Annual Wine Tourism Day The Story: The second annual Wine Tourism Day in North America will take place on November 8, 2014. Wineries, hotels, restaurants, and other wine tourism businesses across North America are offering special events to the public on this day to celebrate … Read more
Last week I had the good fortune to attend the “Grape Juice vs. Wine” tasting experience. Master of Wine Rhys Pender, who also owns Little Farm Winery in Cawston, led this event sponsored by the BC Wine Institute. It was held at the Cambie Street Liquor Store and was open to … Read more
