I've been enjoying Perfect Pairings -- A Master Sommelier's Practical Advice for Partnering Wine With Food (University of California Press) -- penned by master sommelier Evan Goldstein, using recipes supplied by his celebrated chef and mom, Joyce Goldstein. Goldstein
Pinot Gris continues to be a varietal wine with legs in B.C., The fact that it's become a part of the local lexicon of wine has no doubt been beneficial to import versions of the grape -- some of which sell under the same Pinot Gris name, while others
94/100 Torres Grans Muralles 2001 Conca de Barbera, Catalunya, Spain Gran Muralles is a different concept at Torres. It's a blend of ancient Catalan grape varieties including monastrell, garnacha tinta, garró, samsó
IMPORTS <$15 FIZZ 87 Lindauer Brut N/V Chardonnay - Pinot NoirNew ZealandAB $0.00 Exclusive to Hyatt Hotel; BC $14.99 specialty listing; MB $0.00Good continuous fine mousse. Green apple, grassy, light toasty, floral, citrus nose. Fresh, crisp,
If you are looking for a wine deal, this week's column is for you. The rising Canadian dollar continues to erode import wine prices and while not every winery or their distributor is sharing the wealth, many are. That makes it an attractive proposition
The modern-day origin of the viognier grape (pronounced vee-OWN-yay) is in the Condrieu appellation of France's Rhone Valley, but its latest revival is fomenting anywhere but the Northern Rhone. California has embraced the grape openly, as has Australia
After 16 successful years of both governing and promoting B.C. wine, the British Columbia Wine Institute (BCWI) will soon detach itself from the business of enforcing wine standards and focus on marketing and research. By early summer licensed B.C. wineries
WHITES 90 Nk'Mip Cellars Qwam Qwmt Chardonnay 2004 Osoyoos, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, CanadaBC $24.99 VQA stores / private wine shopsWinemaker Randy Picton has conquered the oak barrel in 2004 and given us a delicious spicy, cinnamon,
88 Black Hills Nota Bene 2004 Cabernet Sauvignon - Merlot - Cabernet Franc Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, Canada BC $36.90 winery direct and private wine shops The lightest colour we've seen in any southern B.C. red in some time. Typically peppery
Six wines from six countries make up today's picks, and if you count our regular B.C. wine of the week feature on this page, that makes it seven wines from seven countries. In many ways, it's a remarkable testament to the Lower Mainland wine drinker,
Vancouver is justifiably proud of its Asian cuisine. While the Chinese have grabbed much of the attention, it's the Thai, Japanese, Korean, Indian and Vietnamese restaurants that are adding the most important spice to the mix, with one obvious drawback
Back to B.C. this week and for those wineries wondering if I am going to continue to beat the drum about high prices, fear not. I'm sure consumers will tell you when they have had enough. I'd rather talk about the wine anyway, and this week I have some
The Ritz-Carlton Santiago opened in June 2003 debut and immediately raised the standard of Chilean hotels. The hotel is set in Las Condes in the heart of the central business district. Like all Ritz-Carltons, the Santiago hotel
Who is making the best red wine in the Okanagan? Judging by the price of B.C. wine in general and reds in particular, you would think every bottle coming out of the valley was one of the world's best. Prices are not likely to fall in the short term,
91/100 Benziger Sonoma Mountain Red 2003 Sonoma Mountain, Sonoma County, California, United States The Sonoma Mountain Estate Red is a Demeter-certified Biodynamic® wine produced entirely from the Benziger Family Estate. Sonoma Mountain
WHITES 90/100 CedarCreek Chardonnay Platinum Reserve 2003 Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, Canada Creamy lees, vanilla, green apple, floral, light citrus aromas with a touch of mango. Dry, fresh, round and elegant with green apple skin, mineral,
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