Support BC Wineries – Stock Your Cellar
Consider upping your purchases and adding to your inventory at this critical time. I have written many times about the age-ability of BC wines, both reds, and whites. You won’t be disappointed.
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Enhance your Pinot Noir experience with these optional breakout sessions at the 2019 BC Pinot Noir Celebration
Breakout sessions are optional but must be booked in advance. If you haven’t already booked your breakout session, we’ve provide some more details to help you choose!
Happy Hour meets Thursday Seafood Sessions at Coquille Fine Seafoods
Thursday afternoon happy hour at Gastown favourite Coquille is even more interesting with a calendar of featured Ocean Wise seafood and invited guests to share stories, knowledge and tricks of the trade.
A ‘Wine’ Look Back on 2018
The dawn of a new year is a good time to pause and look back at the year that was. I think that, like Thanksgiving, it is a good time to express some gratitude for our burgeoning BC wine industry. So, with this in mind, I raise a glass and say, “Cheers!”
Vanessa Vineyards: Wow Wines a review by Sam the Wine Teacher
For years, I have seen the name, ‘Vanessa Vineyards’ listed on some wines produced by Sandhill Winery. Winemaker Howard Soon recognized the quality of the fruit coming from this site years ago and opted to make single vineyard wines from these grapes instead of blending them in with grapes from other areas. Two … Read more Vanessa Vineyards: Wow Wines a review by Sam the Wine Teacher
Blue Mountain Reception Offers Exclusive Taste of New Releases
On Friday, October 19 2018, Vancouverites will have the chance to enjoy a special preview of wines newly released by Blue Mountain Vineyard and Cellars.
Wednesday Wine Reviews by @Sam_WineTeacher
2016 Pinot Blanc (Lawson) Anthony Buchanan Oliver, BC $19.99 One of, if not the best, Pinot Blanc wines in BC. Pale lemon yellow in colour with medium-light intensity. The nose is layered with aromas of peach, apple, citrus, melon, white flowers and minerality. Well balanced and full bodied. White peach, apple and citrus … Read more Wednesday Wine Reviews by @Sam_WineTeacher
CHEF MEETS BC GRAPE – Icons of Wine & Food Dinner at Miradoro Restaurant at Tinhorn Creek – Friday, June 22
Taste and experience the best-of-the-best that Canadian cuisine and winemaking has to offer at the Icons of Wine & Food Dinner. Miradoro Restaurant at the picturesque Tinhorn Creek Vineyards will set the stage for this incredible evening hosted by Chef Mark McEwan, featuring the culinary creations of Jinhee Lee of Foreign Concept, Trevor Bird of … Read more CHEF MEETS BC GRAPE – Icons of Wine & Food Dinner at Miradoro Restaurant at Tinhorn Creek – Friday, June 22
Dine in one of the best restaurants in the Okanagan – Old Vines Restaurant at Quails’ Gate
Did you know Old Vines Restaurant is open year-round? Rated as one of the top 100 restaurants in Canada, Old Vines Restaurant offers the ultimate food and wine experience in a spectacular vineyard setting. Chef Roger Sleiman and his team create spectacular dishes made from the freshest local ingredients, providing guests with a true taste … Read more Dine in one of the best restaurants in the Okanagan – Old Vines Restaurant at Quails’ Gate