Les Vins du Médoc the Heart of Bordeaux’s Revival
There were not as many choices as I would have liked so I did some more exploring online for private wine shops for at least one more bottle of wine from Médoc to try.
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Friday, April 17th is World Malbec Day’s 10th Anniversary
Friday, April 17th is World Malbec Day. Most people tend to associate Malbec with Argentina and for good reason. Argentina produces 75% of the world’s Malbec wine. Most come from Mendoza and the best ones from the higher elevation areas of Uco Valley and Lujan de Cuyo.
Galettes and Brioches des Rois are back at Faubourg!
We are excited to offer two regional variations of a traditional French cake, the Galette des Rois (King Cake) and the Brioche des Rois to celebrate the new year with friends and family. The fèves (charm) and paper crowns are made in France.
Toast everything Royal with a glass of 2016 Olivier Leflaive Bourgogne Les Sétilles
This ‘royal’ vintage — from a small vineyard in France’s Burgundy region — will be available exclusively at JAK’S Beer Wine & Spirits 14 locations beginning on May 17 limited quantities available.
#DRINKPINK a spring launch of rosé wines from around the globe!
I enjoyed the day and it was nice to sample so many different rosés. The majority of these wines were organic or biodynamic which is different than what I would normally choose.
Ancora Waterfront Dining and Patio Hosts Dual Paella and Rosé Patio Parties, June 8
“This is a perfect kickoff for summer patio season and a one-of-a-kind opportunity for guests to taste the highest grade of jamón in Spain, and therefore the world,” says Chef Valverde.
Celebrate the royal baby by drinking like a royal: The rare chardonnay served at Meghan and Harry’s wedding is landing in BC
This ‘royal’ vintage — from a small vineyard in France’s Burgundy region — will be available exclusively at JAK’S Beer Wine & Spirits locations on May 17 at 2pm, ahead of the couple’s first anniversary on May 19.
Goût de France or Good France either way you say it Good Goût it was…
At Provence Marinaside it was titled Goût de France and you were transported via a culinary journey directly to France. The restaurant was filled with happy diners excited to partake in this celebration of #GoodFrance #GoûtdeFrance.
A Flight of Sparkling Wines
Today there are about 100 sparkling wines made in BC from a wide variety of grapes. They range from good wines to premium quality in a variety of styles to suit every palate.
Good France #goodfrance Vancouver March 21st, 2019
For the 5th consecutive year, France is organizing on March 21st 2019 #GOODFRANCE #GOUTDEFRANCE, a unique event across 5 continents, in over 150 countries, in over 3 300 restaurants, on the same night.