After the hustling and bustling of the holiday season, now is the perfect time for a weekend getaway to recharge and ease back into the year. Cowichan Valley’s Blue Grouse Estate Winery offers plenty of activities for this wintery time of the year. Quill Red and Chocolate February 17 (12-5pm); $12 per person Treat yourself to … Read more
New competing category for 2018 BC Aspiring Sommelier Hosted by The Canadian Association of Professional Sommeliers British Columbia Chapter (CAPS BC), the fourth annual Best Sommelier of BC Competition returns to Rogers Arena on January 29th, 2018. This annual competition attracts some of the best and brightest sommeliers from across the province to compete for the … Read more
On behalf of the CheckMate Team, I would like to wish you a happy and prosperous New Year. I’m excited to begin 2018 by sharing our wines with you at three great events in Edmonton, Calgary and Lake Louise. I hope you can join me to catch-up and enjoy the CheckMate wines with exceptional … Read more
Equity Tasting Club invites wine lovers to try before they buy We’ve all been there: hopelessly browsing shelves at the local liquor store, unsure which Pinot Noir will pair best with tonight’s BBQ Salmon, or whether any of the Chardonnays will be buttery enough for our picky mother-in-law. Now, thanks to Liquidity Wines, you … Read more
Here are some suggestions for your Dine Out Vancouver Festival opportunities. Reservations highly recommended to avoid disappointment. Share your favourites with us on our social media Facebook, Twitter (@myvancity) and Instagram (@myvancityca) Dig In, Dine Out, Pop-Up! Vancouver Aquarium’s Ocean Wise® Pop-Up Returns For Second Year During Dine Out Vancouver DINE OUT VANCOUVER FESTIVAL RESTAURANT BOOKINGS AND … Read more
After tasting several amazing BC chardonnays, I decided I wanted to compare them to a top end white Burgundy (Chardonnay). I discussed the idea with a wine-loving friend and she mentioned that she had a very good bottle of Montrachet that was highly rated. The idea started out as comparing two BC chardonnays against … Read more
Your senior servers know your wines well, but what guests experience in your casual fine dining restaurant, varies wildly If you’re going to offer a memorable guest experience, wine is a critical area you must get right. Servers in the areas we polled are upbeat and positive about their work. But when it comes to wine knowledge, they also offer … Read more
2010 Syrah Desert Hills Oliver, BC $36.90 Garnet red with medium intensity. Red berries and dried herbs on the nose. Good balance. Pleasing fruit on the palate followed by dusty sage on a medium finish. 2016 Garnacha Tintorera / Monastrell Laya Almansa, Spain $14.49 Garnet / black in colour with deep intensity. Ripe, … Read more
Not surprising our Holiday #FavouriteThings are also our New Year’s recommendations. Enjoy your New Year’s celebrations with these great BC Wines and ciders. Our #FavouriteThings Holiday Gift Suggestions from Noble Ridge Vineyards & Winery Our #FavouriteThings Holiday Gift Suggestions – Mirabel Vineyards Our #FavouriteThings Holiday Gift Suggestions – Bench 1775 Our #FavouriteThings Holiday Gift … Read more
Liberty Merchant Company hosts the 23rd annual Taste BC: a fundraiser for the BC Children’s Hospital Foundation Oak Tree Clinic. The Foundation provides specialized HIV care for infected women, pregnant women, partners, children and youth, and support services for affected families. Thanks to the generosity of participants and vendors, the event, with 100% of … Read more