Epoisses is famous in the cheese world for being one of France's strongest washed rind cheeses. Regardless of its ripeness, it is always full-flavoured and relatively strong-smelling. If it is quite ripe, which isn't uncommon if you are buying it in Canada,
North America's largest consumer and trade wine show, the Vancouver International Wine Festival, returns this year, running April 22 to 30, later than its usual end-of-February position on the calendar, a date it will return to next year. Another temporary
We are pleased that we can give our readers the opportunity to win a pair of tickets to the now sold out PICA Kitchen Party 11:30am - 1:30pm, Saturday, April 29, 2023 at this year's Vancouver International Wine Festival. Attendees will discover the unique
Few local wineries think out of the box when it comes to marketing. However, those who do often get more bang for their buck because of the significant international interest in British Columbia wine country and its fundamentally natural environment.
Sometimes the best theme is no theme. If you haven't noticed, our daily tasting notes on GOW usually have some pattern, be it grape, style, region, subregion or country. This week we will do something simpler for the Top Ten, namely ten wines that have
Traditionally prized for long-lived and sun-driven red wines, Spain has had a white awakening of late, with forward-thinking producers planting ever higher, cooler sites to white grapes. It’s not solely the threat of climate change prompting the
Dorothy J Gaiter and John Brecher conceived and wrote The Wall Street Journal's wine column, "Tastings," from 1998 to 2010. While both have distinguished careers in journalism at The Miami Herald, The New York Times, and The Wall Street Journal, they
Naramata Bench has become one of the Okanagan's busiest destinations for several reasons. It has some of the most beautiful views in the valley, and its proximity to Penticton makes it perfect for simple day trips. More importantly, it is increasingly
In this month's top ten, we take a look at our top value picks widely available at BC Liquor Stores across the province. You don't have to break the bank to try fun new discoveries like Vermintino and Mencia, stock up on regional benchmarks such as Pewsey
The new year has us looking for possible wine trends and new directions. It is safe to say the drink of moderation is under attack. Indeed it is being hammered on all sides by refreshment cocktails, beer and liquor, all of which have smartly transformed
In response to Dry January, a new trend has emerged called Damp January. The idea is to drink less but better, which we encourage regardless of the time of year. To that end, we've collected our top scoring BC wines from 2022 for this month's top 10 list.
Honeybee Goat Gouda is a classic, firm Dutch Gouda from the Netherlands but made with goat's milk. This cheese is made by Cheeseland, in Holland. Their company mission is to import Dutch cheese into North and South America. They have a variety of different
The vineyards of France’s Rhone Valley have a 2000 year old history, reaching back to the ancient Greeks. The vinous tradition has survived and thrived up to present day, with vineyards stretching 250 km from Lyon in the north, south to the Mediterranean
Blue Grouse Estate Winery & Vineyard has been sold to a group of prominent California vintners. Second and third-generation Jackson family members Katie Jackson, Julia Jackson, Chris Jackson, Hailey Jackson-Hartford Murray, and MacLean Hartford have
2022 has been good to the Champenois. The harvest has been widely touted as a success, with the Comité Champagne describing this year as a “solar” vintage due to the intense summer heat. Unlike recent years, there has been less than
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