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
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
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,
After traversing the better part of Chile's vineyards during two separate trips this winter and spring, I have come away with a strong impression that the long, thin country is finally embracing its terroir and culture, and making wines that express both. Chile
A year ago, red wine dominated every casual house party or gathering I attended. But lately I have detected a small shift, or at least a glimmer of hope, for white wine -- not so much at parties, but on restaurant menus, on wine-by-the-glass lists and
Time to empty the mailbox and answer all those nagging questions about the column. Since 1989, I have focused on what I think are the best-value wines that I have tasted in the market. The six you see each week result from dozens tasted, so they are
I've been wondering for months why import wine prices have yet to reflect the new-found strength of the Canadian dollar. After more than year of watching the dollar go from strength to strength, I'm not sure why we aren't paying considerably less for
The French invaded the 28th Playhouse International Wine Festival last week and by all accounts, and tastings, it turned out to be a major coup. Sequestered in an undersized and overcrowded tasting room, France made a stand that would have made Napoleon
The worst-kept secret of this year's 2006 Playhouse International Wines Festival is what the underlying theme of next year's event will be. Organizers will announce today what many insiders already know, that Australia will be the designated theme country
It's nine days to the opening of this year's Vancouver Playhouse International Wine Festival and organizers are working full out to finalize preparations. Next Saturday we will feature an extended look at the grape fest, but today I thought we might
Ticket sales for the upcoming 28th edition of the Vancouver Playhouse International Wine Festival are off the chart three weeks out and that means if you don't have your tickets yet, you best do something about it today. France is the underlying theme
B.C. liquor stores are in the midst of another "new product release" in a number of stores around the province through Feb. 27. The theme appears to be not-too-expensive, which fits the broadest definition of wine buyers, but here's a tip: We are becoming
The Arts Umbrella and Sonoma County Vintners' presentation of the 2006 Sonoma Wine Affair at the Pan Pacific Hotel on Wednesday is the only stop Sonoma will make in Canada this year. The year's spotlight -- the event is from 7-9:30 p.m. -- is on premium
Nothing but syrah or shiraz today, the noble red grape that until 30 years ago was primarily associated with the northern Rhone Valley of France. History tells us that syrah is one of the oldest established grapes in France, but its origins are less
As promised, today we look ahead in search of wine trends in 2006. It's a tricky business given the fickle nature of West Coast wine drinkers. Perhaps the only certainty is our propensity to adapt to new wines quicker than any other market on the continent. We
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