It's almost pinot gris season in British Columbia. It won't be long before dozens of wineries release their 2013 versions, most of which were picked, crushed,fermented and bottled, all with the intention to be ready to drink by the time the 2014 local
British Columbia wine consumers are pinching themselves as they edge toward the possibility of being permitted to buy a piece of chicken and a bottle of pinot noir in their local grocery storeby 2015. It is going to be much more complicated than
The Vancouver International Wine Festival has come and gone for another year. So what did we learn? French wine is clearly loved in Vancouver, even if its sales represent less than five per cent of the total market. You can chalk that up to a
It seems as if we have been talking about the French formonths but as the Vancouver International Wine Festival winds down (there arestill two days to go), let's turn our attention to the rest of the wine world.The plan is to take you on a quick tour
It's festival week in Vancouver and for the many local wine lovers and the equally engaged trade, it's the biggest week of the year. It's hard to measure the total impact of wine in British Columbia but it is safe to say business-wise, it's
B.C.Liquor Policy Review will be top of mind at the Vancouver International WineFestival and it will be interesting to see how government presents its positionto the 178 wineries in attendance, especially the 150 foreign producers hopingfor some
There are only six days left to Valentine's Day and that means finding a dinner reservation for a romantic dinner in a top restaurant is going to be tough but there's always the option of a quiet dinner at home. The good news about dining in begins
The news that Kelowna-based CedarCreek Estate Winery is being sold to Vancouver businessman Anthony von Mandl (owner of Mission Hill Family Estate) caught many by surprise last week. The sale is expected to be completed in late February. Von
It is clear that by the time the Vancouver International Wine Festival rolls around at the end of February it will be a complete sellout. Such is the draw of France and French wines. But what is that style and how does it relate to us sitting here in
The Vancouver International Wine Festival is just over a month away. Today we begin a series of columns on one of the best consumer wine events on the continent and one that has long put Canada on the world wine map, at least from the standpoint of import
Before the new year becomes old I thought it might be funto sum up some of the events and people encountered in 2013, and reflect on howthey may be shaping the future of wine in 2014 and beyond. Let's start with concrete. Not the sidewalks
Will 2014 be a great year for wine in British Columbia? Only time will tell but, as usual, consumers will play a big part in the outcome. Not to put too fine a point on it, but a lot hinges on the outcome of the B.C. Liquor Policy Review. There
Gismondi on Wine 2013 - Top 100 by Anthony Gismondi and Stuart Tobe Our annual top 100 continues for 2013.When we first began our picks there were few such lists in the wine world.Today they are a dime a dozen but few if any match our consistency
It's not too late to check out the wines featured in the Wines of South Africa (WOSA) display spread across some 75 BC Liquor Stores since early August. Many will still be in store displays this weekend or back in their original position in the South
It's a blessing of sorts when Christmas Day falls mid-week. I know it is still the 25th, but somehow it seems as if there is always more time to organize those pesky dinner wines when you have the weekend and a few days to think about what to serve. If
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