Wine agent Richard Massey organized this event at Granville Island’s Edible Canada to showcase Vancouver Island wine and spirits. I began at Unsworth Vineyards, which is located in Mill Bay, between Victoria and Duncan where I chatted with Sommelier Chris Turyk. I first became aware of Unsworth when I visited the winery two years ago … Read more
Blue Mountain Vineyard and Cellars is pleased to announce its tasting room will be open for extended hours starting this Easter weekend. The Okanagan Falls winery invites guests to taste and purchase their new releases. For April, the room will be open Friday through Sunday, and starting April 27, it will be open 7 days … Read more
Masi Agricola commissions Susan A. Point to create custom wine label on Costasera Amarone 2000 A family-owned winery by the Boscaini family and now in its seventh generation, Masi Agricola (Masi), makers of quality Amarone wines in Valpolicella, has commissioned renowned Coast Salish artist Susan A. Point to create a piece of art, which will … Read more
This year’s Malbec Word Day falls on Tuesday, April 17th, and British Columbia will get a jump on the celebrations with free Argentinean wine tastings at 7 private retailers. In addition, select BCLDB stores throughout the province will offer free tastings of Argentinean wines in April. In BC, the following private stores will host … Read more
Do you want to surprise your friends cooking something special or make a great and unique gift? This is the opportunity you are looking for, don’t miss it! Organized in collaboration with the VCC (Vancouver Community College), the General Consulate of Italy in Vancouver and the APCI (Professional Association of Italian Chefs in Canada), … Read more
Join Chef Dana Reinhardt in exploring the incredible bounty of Lazio, Italy. The farm is covered with olive trees and vineyards and boasts a beautiful pool and vistas. This beautiful area is also home to many ancient Etruscan necropolis and ruins. We will harvest seasonal produce and use meat from the heritage breed cattle, pigs and chickens located … Read more
Fitzpatrick Family Vineyards is pleased to announce the placement of Chef Jeremy Tucker to take over the culinary reigns of Fitz Bistro for the 2018 season. Chef Tucker was born and raised in P.E.I. Graduating from the Culinary Institute of Canada in Charlottetown, P.E.I. in 2001. Tucker’s 21-year career has taken him to the James Beard … Read more
Spring has arrived at Liquidity Wines, bringing with it the re-opening of Liquidity Bistro – helmed by a powerhouse new chef and operations manager – and a fresh selection of wines perfect for patio season. There’s never been a better time to visit the vineyard and raise a glass to the best season yet! Visitors to … Read more
The APVSA is a Montreal based company, which helps European wine producers find new markets in Canada and the United States. Their most recent tour was titled ‘Once Upon a Wine’ and featured affordable wines from France and Spain, many of which were organic and vegan wines. Producers included Arriezu Vineyards and Etedaria from Spain … Read more
It’s a Tuesday afternoon and I am sitting in a tenth floor Kerrisdale apartment beside a large window with a panoramic view of Vancouver and the fog shrouded north shore mountains in the distance. I’ve been lucky enough to be invited to be a guest at a private tasting group that meets with the expressed … Read more