Off the Beaten Path

No matter where you live in British Columbia or where your travels take you, there are excellent wineries to discover across the province’s nine wine regions. According to Wine Growers BC, there are more than 300 wineries spread throughout the province, including: Vancouver Island (22 wineries) Gulf Islands (11 wineries) Fraser Valley (28 wineries) Lillooet … Read more

Rosé Any Day with @Sam_WineTeacher

Many years ago, I gave a presentation on rosé wines to the BC Guild of Wine Judges.  I titled it, Rosé: The Rodney Dangerfield of Wines – “I don’t get no respect”.  But a lot has changed since then and changed for the better, especially in BC. In BC we are blessed to have a … Read more

Valentine’s Day Wines

Take a tip from me, forget the traditional flowers and candy.  Wine is what she/he really wants, so as a public service, I offer several suggestions to help you make the day a success. For the love of your life (even if that’s you!) Celebrate with a sparkler. Intrigue I Do   Haywire Narrative XC … Read more

2023 BC Best Sommelier of the Year Competition

The excitement starts to build as all 16 candidates enter the Captain’s room to great applause.

Steven Spurrier Tribute by @Sam_WineTeacher

In 2015, Steven was first invited by the BC Wine Institute to participate in a ‘Judgement of BC’ event as BC wanted to see how its wines would compare in blind tastings with other international wines.