Navigating Wine Shows

Some of my favourite Taste Washington finds included…

What makes a great Wine Festival?

This morning I was reading my Facebook page and came across an interesting article titled “How to Enjoy a Wine Festival to the Last Drop” originally published in The Californian (part of the USA Today network) That got me thinking about what makes a great Wine Festival. As a novice #winelover I have been fortunate … Read more

The New Vintage Tickets on Sale

The Refreshed Taste Washington Event Tailored to Millennials Moves to New Date and Location   Visit Seattle and Washington State Wine expand Taste Washington weekend to include The New Vintage on Friday, March 27, from 7 to 10 p.m. at the Four Seasons Hotel Seattle. Created for the next generation of wine lovers, the upbeat … Read more

GETTING THERE IS HALF THE FUN!

Or in this case getting there, and back, was worth the trip! This past week I attended Taste Washington! for the first time. One of our experienced wine writers, Karl “mywinepal” mentioned this wine tasting event and I was intrigued. But more about my time at Taste Washington! in a future article. This was a … Read more

Advance Tickets and Passes on Sale Now for VanWineFest 2025

It’s the season for savings, and we’re pleased to offer festivalgoers a deal on all our tasting room events and passes.

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 much like the wine reviews, except that it will feature wines … Read more

Explore West Coast U.S. Wines at VanWineFest 2025 Featuring 122 Wineries from 15 Countries

Explore West Coast U.S. Wines at VanWineFest 2025 Featuring 122 Wineries from 15 Countries The Vancouver International Wine Festival is proud to welcome 122 wineries representing 15 countries to the 46th annual festival, which takes place February 22-March 2, 2025. This end-of-winter celebration of the grape features the Wines of USA, with an exciting West … Read more

The Ultimate College Care Package: Tasty Treats Every Student Will Love

Heading to college or university is an exciting but potentially overwhelming time for students. To help them adjust, what could be better than a carefully curated care package filled with delightful treats? I have selected a collection of top-notch products that will bring a taste of home and a burst of energy and joy to … Read more

Spoil Your Pup at Fairmont Hotels for International Dog Day

PAW-some Packages at Fairmont Hotels.

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