PRESSING MATTERS by Alan Ramey available April 15

PRESSING MATTERS The debates, controversies, and mysteries that have shaped the world of wine ALAN RAMEY $39.00 available online About Pressing Matters People have been drinking wine for thousands of years. So by now we must have worked out the best way to grow, make, and appreciate it – right? In fact, if anything, our … Read more

THE SMART TRAVELLER’S WINE GUIDES

First and foremost we are wine lovers! The Académie du Vin Library was founded by Steven Spurrier and friends, dedicated to publishing the finest wine writing of the past, the present and the future. The story behind the name came from Steven’s days in Paris in the 1970s, when he began running wine appreciation courses … Read more

Beaujolais: Dig into Diversity

Beaujolais: Dig into Diversity Beaujolais Brings Depth, Diversity, and Storytelling Power to the Vancouver International Wine Festival At the 2026 Vancouver International Wine Festival I had the opportunity to attend the seminar Beaujolais: Dig into Diversity moderated by Iain Philip. Truth be told I targeted this seminar strictly because of the moderator. Iain Phllip is … Read more

Wine with Friends | il Molino di Grace | il Margone Chianti Classico Gran Selezione 2013

The wine I was sharing with friends is a 100% Sangiovese grape il Molino di Grace il Margone Chianti Classico Gran Selezione 2013.

Wine with Friends | il Molino di Grace | Chianti Classico Reserva 2017

This is the second of four wines from il Molino di Grace that I will be reviewing. The wine I was sharing with friends is a 100% Sangiovese grape 2017 il Molino di Grace Chianti Classico Reserva.

Wine with Friends | BC Select at BC Liquor | Bodega Norton 2019 Perdriel Cabernet Franc

BCL Select wine is only available from your BC Liquor Store. A fresh find for spring. Satisfy your tastebuds with this wine from the exclusive BCL Select list.

#ThisWineThatDish | Moon Curser Border Vines | Unstuffed Anaheim Peppers

Osoyoos East Bench grown, Bordeaux inspired: a Cabernet Sauvignon focused blend with Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, Malbec and Carménère…no Merlot was harmed in the making of this wine.