Two young female entrepreneurs are making a splash in the Vancouver wine world. Amo Vino is a new wine agency that specializes in wines that are outside of the norm. They have searched out wines that speak to their roots, their sense of place. Amo Vino features wines from small BC producers, Greece, Italy, Portugal, … Read more
It was with a touch of nostalgia that I participated in Garagiste North this year. The first time I attended this wine festival was at Kelowna’s Laurel Packinghouse in 2015, just as I was starting the BC Wine Trends blog. That weekend I started friendships with some passionate BC winemakers that actively support my blogging … Read more
I was thrilled to be invited to an intimate tasting with Germany’s iconic Ernst Loosen, winemaker at Dr. Loosen wines. In 2001, he was recognized as “German Winemaker of the Year” and four years later, Decanter magazine named him “Man of the Year”. The Dr. Loosen estate, located on the Mosel River, the oldest wine … Read more
Yes, it’s summer and time to stock up on BC wines for the patio, picnics and barbecues, which bring friends and family together for fun and relaxation. With TIME and its sister winery, Evolve, you’ll find any wine you need for summer, from sparkling, whites, rosés or big reds. The only trouble you’ll have is … Read more
“This project was going to be, and ended up being one of the greatest professional challenges in my video production career.” – Rudi Goldman – Producer/Director/Videographer WHEN DID YOU START WORKING ON THE FILM? We began shooting Burgundy: People with a Passion for Wine in November 2012. Shot in stages, the film was completed in … Read more
Best of BC Wine Country Awards You have just another ten days to cast your vote in the Best of BC Wine Country Awards. There are a number of categories and the excitement is mounting. Who will be the big winners this year? Best BC Sparkling Best BC Rosé Best BC White Wine Best BC … Read more
With so many categories to choose from Quails’ Gate Family Estate Winery is bound to be a favourite again this year. Last year Quails’ Gate was a winner in two categories. I wonder which categories BC wine lovers will choose this year? 2017 Best Winery Restaurant Old Vines Restaurant at Quails’ Family Estate Winery … Read more
It was a sunny Monday in April when I headed down to the Pacific Institute of Culinary Arts (PICA) on Granville Island to learn more about the Spanish wines Lopez de Heredia from Maria Vicente. I am going to let the winery explain what they are all about. “Lopez de Heredia – one of the … Read more
We all love BC Wine and summer is an ideal time to really enjoy sipping on the patio, pairing with our BBQ or picnic in the park. These are some of our #FavouriteThings. We like to call this “Summer Sipping”. So many opportunities to get outside and enjoy the British Columbia lifestyle. Whether you’re an … Read more
Fifteen Medal Wins Include Platinum for the 2016 Roussanne Road 13 Vineyards toasts to the coveted title of #1 Winery in Canada to ten years of consecutive titles as a Top Ten Winery in Canada at the National Wine Awards of Canada which has been managed by Wine Align since 2013. The family-owned winery is elated with … Read more