A NEW CHAPTER FOR CANADA’S LONGEST RUNNING NATIONAL WINE COMPETITION

A NEW CHAPTER FOR CANADA’S LONGEST RUNNING NATIONAL WINE COMPETITION The All Canadian Wine Championship (ACWC), Canada’s longest running national wine championship has entered an exciting new chapter with new leadership, renewed momentum, and an overwhelming support from wineries across the country.  Led by the new Director Tanya Sammut, this years championship welcomed more than … Read more

Saving wine from the heat dome

OENODIA validates a high-precision partial dealcoholization pilot at the Centre du Rosé: a major breakthrough for precision winemaking!  Faced with the challenges of climate change and shifting consumer habits, winemakers need reliable solutions now more than ever to precisely adjust the alcohol content of their wines. To meet this need, OENODIA, the benchmark brand for … Read more

Vancouver’s Science World Will Transform its Iconic Dome into the FIFA World Cup 2026™ Official Match

Vancouver’s Science World Will Transform its Iconic Dome into the FIFA World Cup 2026™ Official Match Ball This month, Vancouver’s most iconic landmark will undergo a stunning transformation. Science World will be unveiled as “The Beautiful Dome,” a massive, 360-degree, 40-metre-diameter re-creation of the adidas Trionda, the official match ball of the FIFA World Cup … Read more

Committed to Biodynamics with Gérard Bertrand

At the recent Vancouver International Wine Festival, I attended a seminar with Gérard Bertrand moderated by Vancouver’s Anthony Gismondi. A leading figure in Languedoc, Bertrand has made his family estate a top organic and biodynamic property, championing the unique terroir of Languedoc-Roussillon. Born in 1965 in Narbonne, Bertrand retired from professional rugby to take over … Read more

Moments Hospitality Collective Partners with Le Vieux Pin on Limited-Edition Rosé

Moments Hospitality Collective Partners with Le Vieux Pin on Limited-Edition Rosé  BC Winemaker Dinners on April 15 and 16 to mark the launch of “A Moment in Time” Celebrated BC restaurant group, Moments Hospitality Collective is partnering with Le Vieux Pin to release a limited-edition rosé, “A Moment in Time,” available at all Moments locations. … Read more

Vancouver Cocktail Week Master Whisky Blender: Andres Faustinelli

As part of Vancouver’s Cocktail Week, I had the opportunity to sit down for a rare deconstructed tasting and conversation with Andres Faustinelli, master blender at BEARFACE Whisky. Venezuelan-born Faustinelli approaches whisky with philosophical enthusiasm. “There is no other country positioned to create world-class whisky with such a distinct sense of place.” He raises a … Read more

Americas selections of the Pastry World Cup and the Bocuse d’Or: pastry tests revealed

AMERICAS SELECTIONS OF THE PASTRY WORLD CUP AND BOCUSE D’OR: PASTRY TESTS REVEALED New Orleans & Company, Sirha Food and LRA Showcase are proud to announce that the Americas selections for Bocuse d’Or and Pastry World Cup are back in New Orleans on Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th July 2026, at the Ernest N. Morial Convention … Read more

JRE and Vaider Group Unveil Groundbreaking Sustainable Initiative for the Wine Industry

l\Leading a new chapter in sustainable packaging for the wine industry.

Boutique West Coast Redefined:  Sooke Harbour House Showcases Extensive Renovations

Sooke Harbour House has a rich history dating back to the 1920s.