If it's true that a region's wine develops a certain synergy or simpatico with its food, it must make sense to consider some country's wine and perhaps exclude others when you are looking for the classic barbecue red. Think about it. Italy and
It's official: British Columbians love their wine. The latest numbers from Statistics Canada point to a phenomenal jump in wine consumption over the previous decade. Year-over-year since 1998, the average gain has been close to eight per cent with 2007
Ever since we met would-be novelist and pinot noir drinker Miles Raymond in the film Sideways, the race to produce even more of the finicky, hard-to-grow pinot noir was on. "It's thin-skinned, temperamental and ripens early," says Miles played
Summer is the time to lighten up when it comes to wine. But for those us in the business of wine and planning for the fall season, one can't help but wonder what's in store for the future. An impending economic turndown appears closer each day (2010 Olympics
The death of Robert Mondavi last week effectively marks the end of the modern era of wine as I see it. Mondavi was one of four children born to Cesare and Rosa Mondavi in Virginia, Minn., in 1913 but his California connection began soon after in 1919. His
One of the more remarkable qualities human beings possess is the ability to adjust to change. In fact, we adapt faster than ever these days and nowhere is it more obvious than in the wine business. Remember all the fuss about screwcaps and how
When I think of modern South African wine I usually occupy my white wine thoughts with chenin blanc and sauvignon blanc, simply the freshest and most interesting examples coming out of the Cape. When it comes to reds, it's the shiraz/syrah as
FIZZ 86 Valdivieso Extra Brut N/V Chardonnay - Pinot Noir Chile BC $14.00 speculative listing - Vinterra Wine Merchants Almond, nutty, toasty, baked pear, marzipan aromas with a touch of peach. Medium mousse with lots of acidity. Lemon, nutty,
Long before the British Columbia wine industry established its own identity, I often pondered who it might imitate. California was an obvious West Coast choice, but our cool climate environment has little to do with its warm sun-drenched vineyards. Washington
BC Liquor Stores (aka the government) are touting a small but growing selection of organic products available in stores this month and they are asking you to "Think Green, Shop Smart" by carrying out your purchases without a bag or, at the very least,
My, my, my, the price of wine continues to spark conversation all over town. Last week I suggested European prices couldn't go up any faster than U.S. prices were coming down (which isn't much) but I did say, don't bet against it. This week comes
Our current Top Ten tasted plus ties...ag 89 Wild Goose Gewurztraminer Mystic River Vineyard 2006 Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, Canada BC $22.95 winery direct, VQA and private wine shops Mystic River gewürztraminer comes from farther
The Wine spectator has released a further update on the Brunello scandal at http://www.winespectator.com/Wine/Features/0,1197,4325,00.html And in another statement made on on April 10, London based MW David Gleave MW and wine importer Liberty
I was warned this week that the rising Euro is about to wreak havoc with the price of European wine exports, namely those coming out of Italy, France, Spain, Germany, Portugal et al. If I didn't know better I would think it's just a smoke screen
Top-flight Valpolicella producer Allegrini is leaving its beloved Valpolicella Classico denomination or DOC because regulators will not allowed Valpolicella Classico to be bottle under screwcap. As a result the leading estates Valpolicella Classico will
The following is our A-Z guide of the Best B.C Wines we have tasted in the past six months. The wines are organised by winery and within each set the reviews are sorted by grape variety. Please note - the minimum score required to make our list is 87
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