From the Cellar with @Sam_WineTeacher

In addition to the weekly wine review and the various other, usually wine-related, articles I write for My Van City, I am going to include a new one that will appear from time to time.  I’m calling it, ‘From the Cellar’. It will be similar to the wine reviews, except that it will feature wines … Read more

UNCORKING B.C.’S FINEST: AN EXCLUSIVE WINE DINNER AT FAIRMONT HOTEL VANCOUVER WITH ICONIC WINERIES OF BRITISH COLUMBIA

This exclusive one-night-only event will immerse guests in the best of British Columbia’s wine offerings.

WINE GROWERS BC ANNOUNCES NEW CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

The Wine Growers British Columbia Board of Directors is pleased to announce the appointment of Jeff Guignard as the organization’s next CEO, effective April 28, 2025. Guignard brings over a decade of leadership experience from his 11-year tenure as Executive Director of BC’s Alliance of Beverage Licensees (ABLE BC), where he successfully championed the interests … Read more

Dining at Five Sails with Award Winning Chef Alex Kim

The evening was absolutely perfect in every way.

Malbec World Day – April 17 activities

FREE Malbec World Day Consumer Tastings in April Malbec World Day is coming up on April 17, 2025, and there are some awesome free wine tasting events happening in British Columbia throughout April. Malbec World Day is all about celebrating Argentina’s flagship wine, and it’s the perfect time to stock up on Malbecs for BBQ … Read more

From the Cellar with @Sam_WineTeacher

In addition to the weekly wine review and the various other, usually wine-related, articles I write for My Van City, I am going to include a new one that will appear from time to time.  I’m calling it, ‘From the Cellar’. It will be similar to the wine reviews, except that it will feature aged … Read more

#ThisWineThatDish | Clos du Soleil Pinot Gris | Coquilles Saint-Jacques à la Parisienne

A little bit of chaos, a little bit of kitchen cooperation, some effort on everyone’s behalf.

Vancouver International Wine Festival 2025 – The Wine World is Here!

It was a very enjoyable introduction into the wonderful world of wine!

The First Mediterranean Wine Symposium Establishes the Mediterranean as a Unique “Wine-making Region”

The congress held in Perelada highlighted the richness and diversity.

Wednesday Wine Reviews with @Sam_WineTeacher

2021 Chardonnay Garnet Valley Ranch Summerland, BC $36.99 Golden yellow with medium-minus intensity.  An impressive nose rich with aromas of minerality, lemon, grapefruit, apple, along with delicate undertones of smoky caramel, and toast.  Well balanced.  Vibrant, integrated, and layered flavours on the palate followed by a long finish.  This is an elegant and sophisticated wine … Read more

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