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Wednesday Wine Reviews @Sam_WineTeacher

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  2016 Chardonnay (Winemaker’s Reserve) Mount Boucherie West Kelowna, BC $30.00 I tried this wine (same vintage) about a year ago and really liked it.  Now with another year of cellaring, it was even better.  Lemon yellow in colour with medium-minus intensity.  The nose shows aromas of apple, lime, honeydew melon, butter, and toast.  Well … Read more

Tasting Ten 2005 Bordeaux by @Sam_WineTeacher

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Kurt is responsible for designing the December session in our tasting group.   He tends to pull some amazing wines from his cellar for our tastings, so it is one I try to never miss.  This year was no exception – a collection of aged reds, primarily right bank Bordeaux. 

Ancora Waterfront Dining and Patio Hosts Dual Paella and Rosé Patio Parties, June 8

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“This is a perfect kickoff for summer patio season and a one-of-a-kind opportunity for guests to taste the highest grade of jamón in Spain, and therefore the world,” says Chef Valverde.

Quintessence Tour visits Vancouver

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  On May 26 the APVSA came once again to Vancouver to present an exciting range of wines to the local wine importers and distributors. The wines are presented in a private space for an “invitation only” opportunity to taste excellent wines of the various regions of Europe. Always top quality wines that are the best … Read more

Cibo Trattoria Announces Second Annual “Bottle Royale”

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Wine dinner series pits B.C. vintners against varieties from around the globe Wine connoisseurs can soon take a tasting tour of the globe’s foremost wine regions without leaving the city. Premier Italian eatery Cibo Trattoria is hosting its next edition of “Bottle Royale,” a comparative wine tasting dinner on Wednesday August 5th, 2015. A perfect night … Read more