Chinatown Storytelling Centre and Chinatown BBQ

Tuesday, February 17, marks the start of the Chinese Lunar New Year, and this year is extra special! The year of the Fire Horse happens once only every 60 years, symbolizing rapid transformation, fierce independence, and bold action. That spirit will ignite across Metro Vancouver as it celebrates the Lunar New Year with parades, cultural … Read more

Valentine Wines of Love

What can you say about love that hasn’t already been said many times over? Love is constant and nourishing, very much like wine. This Valentines share a glass of wine with someone you love. Love, an intense feeling of deep affection.   Hester Creek 2021 OLD VINE BRUT WINE PROFILE Tasting Notes Defined and delicate … Read more

Valentine Wines of Passion

“In this series I am bringing you an exclusive list of wines for Valentine’s” Once you’ve passed the early stages of a relationship, the Romance, and when you’ve gotten to know each other, exploring your love of wine together may add a spark to your Passion for Valentine’s Day. Passion, a feeling of strong and … Read more

Valentine’s Wines of Romance

“In this series I am featuring an exclusive list of wines for Valentine’s” This list of wines is diverse and exciting, a lot like the early days of romance. Whether you are in the early stages of a relationship when you get to know each other, or yours is a lasting union, exploring your love … Read more

#FavouriteThings Holiday Gift Suggestions | weekly recap

“In this series we bring you our #FavouriteThings Holiday Gift Suggestions which we personally recommend”   #FavouriteThings Holiday Gift Suggestions | WineClub.ca   #FavouriteThings Holiday Gift Suggestions | Haywire   #FavouriteThings Holiday Gift Suggestions | Moon Curser Vineyards   #FavouriteThings Holiday Gift Suggestions | Bartier Bros. Vineyard & Winery #FavouriteThings Holiday Gift Suggestions | Blasted … Read more

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 similar to the wine reviews, except that it will feature wines … Read more

Wednesday Wine Reviews with @Sam_WineTeacher

2023 Pinot Gris Blue Grouse Duncan, BC $29.99 Golden straw colour with medium-minus intensity.  The nose is fruity and pleasant with aromas of apple, apricot peel, citrus, delicate notes of pear and pineapple, and minerality, with a steely undertone.  Good balance.  Full on the palate with flavours reflecting the nose and a medium-plus finish.  A … Read more