Vancouver-based wine importer Vintage Corks is celebrating its 10th anniversary with a walk-around tasting featuring some of the world’s most exclusive wineries. On Thursday, September 20 2018, guests at the event will sample iconic wines from California, Italy, and more. This is a rare opportunity to experience some of the world’s very best wines, assembled … Read more
As summer runs down I’m enjoying some of the #bcwine I bought during one of our three trips to the Okanagan this year (so far, I keep telling myself). Last night I enjoyed a 2013 Riesling from Pentâge Winery. One of the wineries we visited in late July. It was an interesting excursion not to … Read more
This September marks 30 years since Hart House restaurant opened its doors in Burnaby. Located on the shores of Deer Lake, the restaurant offers acclaimed Pacific Northwest cuisine and an award-winning cellar. To celebrate this milestone, Hart House is offering a special “Throwback Menu” that pays homage to classic dishes from the restaurant’s past. From … Read more
Here is your chance to snag some excellent CheckMate Chardonnays I am excited to announce the release of our newest Chardonnay, the 2015 Queen’s Advantage from CheckMate’s Combret Vineyard. Located in the Okanagan Valley’s pristine Golden Mile Bench, these 45 year old Chardonnay vines are among some of the first planted in Canada. Alongside the … Read more
As summer begins to wind down it can be the perfect time to do some BC Wine Country touring. There are so many regions to visit in British Columbia you’ll want to explore each region. For our first #FavouriteThings featured region we present the region of Kaleden Okanagan Falls Penticton Some of our favourite wineries are located … Read more
2017 Gamay Rust Winery Oliver, BC $23.00 Initially, I was devastated to find out that Mount Boucherie no longer offered Gamay as it was a favourite of mine. Fortunately, the news was not as bad as it first appeared. The new owners also owned Rust Winery (located on the former Rustico site) and decided to … Read more
Le Dîner en Blanc – Vancouver celebrated its seventh glamorous anniversary last night, welcoming 4,000 revelers to the grounds of VanDusen Botanical Garden! Once again, this year’s edition gave Vancouver a chance to exhibit their fashion sense, showcase their classy taste for design and elegance and share their culinary delights. World-renown for its photogenic moments, last night’s Le Dîner … Read more
I always enjoy a drive in the country and when you combine that with great food and wine, it is just about perfect. Golden Ears Cheesecrafters are an award-winning cheese producer in Maple Ridge. Because their cheeses are so highly respected, you’ll find them at better restaurants and hotels throughout Greater Vancouver. Their Long Table … Read more
Wine and Nashville Hot Chicken Schnitzel for one night only this Sunday There is only one Sunday left in August, so why not celebrate by drinking B.C. wine and eating fried chicken? The Downlow Chicken Shack and small-batch wine producer A Sunday in August are joining forces and putting on an exclusive one-night only … Read more
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