Two wine makers employed by KWV were dismissed after it was established that they were guilty of manipulating two lots of the company's 2004 Sauvignon Blanc wines. This follows a comprehensive investigation by the Wine and Spirits Board (WSB) about
SPARKLING Wine Deinhard Lila Riesling Brut Sekt N/V, Rheinhessen, GermanyPrice $12.99UPC 4003310132115Score 86/100Remarks Slate, green apple skin, green peach, mineral petrol aromas, very Riesling. Very dry, round, elegant but
Cheese Name Pecorino Toscano D.O.P. Producer: Various farms and industrial producers Type: Firm, 100% ewe's milk cheese Origin: Tuscan, Italy Description: Pecorino is a general term for all sheep milk cheeses made in Italy. They
When it comes to gift giving, it's the thought that counts. The problem is, who has the time to do the thinking? For several weeks, we have been suggesting a wide variety of wines for holiday entertaining, but we haven't yet mentioned any labels suitable
Put away the still wine -- 'tis the season to celebrate. Whether it's an American sparkler, a cava from Spain, a German sekt or an Italian spumante, wine with effervescence is a universal symbol for good times. When it comes to sparkling wine, the good
Viña Errázuriz announced today that Eduardo Chadwick, President of Viña Errázuriz, has purchased the 50% share that the Robert Mondavi Corporation held in Viña Seña. With this acquisition, the Chadwick family has acquired complete control over the
Jackson-Triggs Okanagan Named Canada's Best WineryAs Wine Access Unveils 2004 Canadian Wine Award Winners November 25, 2004 (Calgary, AB) - Canada's most authoritative wine magazine, Wine Access, revealed the winners of its 4th Annual Canadian Wine Awards
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Our continuing series of holiday wine guides takes you off the beaten path this week in the hope that you might show up at the big party with something different. Notice I didn't say interesting, because that's what we wine tasters say when the wine is,
This holiday season I'll be watching to see whether or not red remains the colour of choice with party-goers. There is nothing scientific about tallying up which wines guests bring to the table, but if, as usual, nine out of 10 are red, it's more than
Look for complete results this week...
The Pan Pacific Hotel sits atop the Canada Place complex at the foot of Granville Street offering panoramic views of the city, harbour and the Coastal Mountains. Your room is seconds from Vancouver Conference & Exhibition Centre, the World Trade Centre,
There's no escaping the upcoming holiday season crush. So whether you are planning to entertain friends at home or you just need a bottle of wine that makes you look good at the boss's party, it's best to start shopping early. I am planning a series
A mix of New and Old World producers were in town this week hawking their wines to the trade and the public in what was a busy week of tasting in Vancouver. Some brought new wines, others old brands with new labels, but each had a story to tell. Perhaps
Regular readers of this column will be familiar with my constant pleas to buyers and the B.C wine industry to find a way to showcase our best local wines in government liquor stores, thus putting some sizzle back into a somewhat drab B.C wine category. My
Canadian ReportsCanadian Winery Openings In three separate reports we profile some of Canada's newest wineries. From B.C. Rhys Pender reports on an important vineyard addition at Burrowing Owl and the opening of Township 7's new Okanagan facilitiy. From
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