L’Abattoir x Ugly Duckling | Gastown Meets Chinatown | a review
This was my first visit to the Ugly Duckling but I can assure you it won’t be my last.
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Kelowna’s Grant Bronconnier is Canada’s Top Young Sommelier
KELOWNA’S GRANT BRONCONNIER IS CANADA’S TOP YOUNG SOMMELIER Grant’s next stop is the International Young Sommelier Competition in Geneva Switzerland this September! Four candidates selected in regional competitions from across Canada – Gabriella Desbiens-Richard (Montreal); Junxing (James) Li (Toronto); Paige Jasper (Winnipeg) and Grant Bronconnier (Kelowna) – recently competed in Calgary at the Chaîne des … Read more
The First Mediterranean Wine Symposium Establishes the Mediterranean as a Unique “Wine-making Region”
The congress held in Perelada highlighted the richness and diversity.
The Courtney Room Retains Platinum at Vancouver International Wine Festival 2025 Wine Program Excellence Awards
The wine list includes up to 30 wines available by the glass.
L’Abattoir’s Wine Program Earns Top Honours at Vancouver International Wine Festival
Head Sommelier Andrew Forsyth, who was recently named Best Sommelier of BC.
L’Abattoir’s Andrew Forsyth Wins Best Sommelier of BC Competition
Head Sommelier Andrew Forsyth has won the title of Best Sommelier of BC.
“Garnacha is my life… ” – Fernando Mora
An incredible event that spans two days of Music, Wine, Food and Fun in the Walla Walla Valley.
L’Abattoir receives Award of Excellence at Wine Spectator’s Restaurant Awards
Our Sommelier team has earned the Award of Excellence at the 2024 Wine Spectator Restaurant Awards.
A Royal Vinous Affair: Fairmont Empress Announces Exclusive Wine Cellar Showcase
A special one-night only dinner on Saturday, November 18.
All Seasons Wines from Stag’s Hollow
Join us for a special tasting with our friend and Sommelier Ron Rocher Saturday, September 23