A Week’s Round-up of Vancouver’s Wine Events

Last week I had the pleasure of attending three events celebrating wine, terroir, and the artisans who work their magic. May 11 Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG and Tuscan IGP/DOP Walk About On Monday afternoon, I attended a masterclass and walk-around tasting featuring select wines from Montepulciano’s renowned Vino Nobile di Montepulciano appellation. Montepulciano has … Read more

Wednesday Wine Reviews with @Sam_WineTeacher

2022 Pinot Blanc Gray Monk Okanagan Centre, BC $19.99 Lemon yellow with medium-light intensity.  Pear, orange zest, green apple, cloves, and lime on the nose.  Good balance and good body with just a slightly sweet entry.  Pleasing flavours on the palate with stone fruit dominating.  A medium-plus finish.  Serve this delicate wine with herb-roasted chicken, … Read more

Il Feuduccio and classic risotto

the wines of Il Feuduccio & classic risotto The leaves have turned, the wind blows a bit harder down the mountainside and by 6 pm the street is getting dark; Autumn in here. And with the turning of the seasons comes the turning of our appetites; from the salads and barbeques of summer to the … Read more