Big, fat, oaky, tannic, acidified, clumsy wines, both red and white, are no longer "in." Don't worry if you own a winery. It's not going to happen overnight, but it's coming. Remember screw caps and the naysayers? Won't use them, can't sell them, will
It's been a crazy week, beginning at April Point Lodge on Quadra Island, where executive chef Stephanie Dykes, a mere 24 years of age, blew away 120 dinner guests attending The Vancouver Sun's inaugural, and completely sold out, Wine Weekend. Most
One of British Columbia's original cult wineries, Blue Mountain Vineyard and Cellars, owned by the Mavety family -- Jane and Ian, son Matt, and daughter Christie -- celebrates its 20th harvest this fall on that gorgeous piece of rolling benchland just
Sonoma County wine producers are doing something almost unheard of in modern wine. They are pulling together as a group to reinforce their Sonoma wine brand. There is no travel involved. There are no meetings. They do not have to praise each other's wines
Today, some late summer musings on the world of wine as most people in the business prepare for the busiest and most profitable time of the year. We begin in the Okanagan, where I spent the last week assessing nearly 1,000 Canadian wines. Up
Not to beat a dead horse, but the wine world continues to adjust as a result of the continuing worldwide recession. In short, luxury wine remains in a slump. I don't mean the $10 brands the hucksters term "premium" or the $15 bottles they designate "super-premium,"
British Columbia's Liquor Control and Licensing Branch (LCLB) issues licences in B.C. for making and selling liquor (either by the glass, or bottle) and supervises and enforces the laws regarding liquor service in licensed establishments. Theoretically,
One of the unexpected pleasures that come from broadening your personal wine palate is that it gives you the confidence to return to a more travelled path with a better perspective. Case in point: chardonnay. Once you have explored sauvignon blanc from
Vina Cobos 2010 Harvest report--Lujan de Cuyo and Valle de Uco districts only filed by Andrea Marchiori, Luis Barraud and Paul Hobbs Winter: Early winter (late May to mid-June) started with unseasonably mild temperatures. The
WHITE 88 Domaine du Clos du Bourg Chenin Blanc Demi-Sec 2008 Touraine, Loire, France BC $15.00 specialty listing Citrus, pear, read apple, chalky, floral mineral, honey aromas. Ripe, rich, fresh, succulent but somewhat sweet with good acidity.
92 Osoyoos Larose 2007 Merlot - Cabernet Sauvignon - Malbec - Cab Franc - Petit Verdot Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, Canada BC $40.00 private wine shops, AB $40.00 fine wine boutiques, ON $40.00 consignment - Vincor International, QC $40.00 It's
88 8th Generation Vineyard Pinot Meunier Rose 2009 Okanagan Falls, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, CanadaBC $19.00 winery directAnother well-made delicious wine from 8th Generation. Love the bright citrus fruit character and the light red berry fruit
The B.C. Day long weekend is in full swing and that usually means organizing or attending some sort of garden party or barbecue soiree. Such invitations can be perplexing. For instance, what is one to wear? Will it be shorts or khakis, flip-flops or loafers?
Today we begin with a strange topic for this page: A wine you cannot buy in Canada. Okay, maybe it's not that strange since there are many wines made around the world that you cannot buy in Canadian wine stores. But Weingüt Tesch Riesling Unplugged is
Earlier this week, the winners of the Lieutenant-Governor's Awards for Excellence in B.C. Wines were announced. This year's competition attracted 281 wines from 71 wineries across the province. This competition is like no other because the panel
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