French Wine, But Make It Fun

Côtes du Rhône and Côtes du Rhône Villages AOCs: French Wine, But Make It Fun French wine is rooted in tradition, but there is always something new to explore. Côtes du Rhône and Côtes du Rhône Villages AOCs are here to show a new generation of drinkers just how dynamic, delicious, and downright versatile these … Read more

Kim Uncorked: Welcome to my weekly wine recommendation

Hi, I’m Kim, a passionate lover of wine, food, and any experience that brings the two together! In this weekly blog post, I share my thoughts on a wine that I’ve recently purchased from one of our local independent wine merchants. If you’d like to know more about me, I’ve included a brief bio following … Read more

#FavouriteThings Holiday Gift Suggestions | Perrin Rasteau L’Andeol

“In this series we bring you our #FavouriteThings Holiday Gift Suggestions which we personally recommend” For this recommendation we have selected a Southern Rhone wine which is readily available at 48 BC Liquor Stores. This is very good value for a quality Rhone wine. RASTEAU – PERRIN L’ANDEOL 2022 This impressive wine shows exotic, heady … Read more

A Visit to Evolve Sparkling House in Penticton

  My wife, Anita, had a meeting in Penticton recently, so I decided to make the most of the trip and take her to Evolve Sparkling House. I’d attended a media launch there in September and knew she’d be impressed by what this new winery has to offer. A quick call to Shelley, Evolves Wine … Read more

In Conversation with Carson O’Connor – Wine Ambassador at Booker Wines

“hey you’re going to learn to enjoy nice wine because once you try nice quality wine it is going to be tough to go back”

#InternationalGrenacheDay

#INTERNATIONALGRENACHEDAY iS FRIDAY WE WILL BE CELEBRATING ALL WEEK, THOUGH… JOIN US TODAY ON INSTAGRAM LIVE @GRENACHEFEST AT NOON PST, 3PM EST, 9PM CEST WITH SOMMELIER DIANA D’URSO AND PODCASTER MJ TOWLER and then… JOIN US AGAIN ON FRIDAY ON INSTAGRAM LIVE @GRENACHEFEST AT 5PM PST, 8PM EST WITH PODCASTER MJ TOWLER + SOME VERY … Read more

An introduction to the Wines of Château des Sarrins

On arrival a glass of Bruno Paillard Champagne. So delicious, what a way to start the day, I highly recommend it.