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
France: Terroir & Trends Our contributor, Kim Mead @agalandaglass gifted me with a ticket to the seminar France: Terroir & Trands held during the Vancouver International Wine Festival. The panelists: Mariélène Auclair, Key Account Manager Montreal, Quebec, Canada Charles Bouthillier, Consultant – Senior Executive – Board Member Pincourt, Quebec, Canada Romain Chevrolat, Œnologue – Responsable … Read more
Its perfect harmony makes it ideal for classic brandy cocktails or creations!
2019 Chardonnay Vintner’s Cove Oliver, BC $34.70 Golden straw with medium-minus intensity. Butter, apple pie, melon, mandarin orange, and citrus undertones. Good balance with a creamy texture. The flavours follow the nose, along with tropical fruit, honey and grapefruit. A medium-long finish. 2020 Rosé Aurore Cote Mas Languedoc/Roussillon, France $14.99 This one -litre … Read more
Provence Marinaside’s October Feature Menu (which is also the feature for Taste of Yaletown)) celebrates Chevalier and Chef Jean-Francis Quaglia’s recent knighthood by France this past August.