Anthony Gismondi heads to the Vancouver Convention Centre to get the latest details on the 2022 Vancouver International Wine Festival from Executive Director Harry Hertscheg. VIWF Ticket information: On sale now:International Festival Tastings (May
Raw cow's milk cheese from northwestern Italy. Cheese Name: Toma Piemontese Origin: Piemonte, Italy Milk Type: Raw cow’s milk Style: Semi firm, with a natural rind Description: Toma Piemontese is a semi firm cheese made in
Mirafiore's story parallels that of Sleeping Beauty; a regal beginning, a long slumber, and an awakening by a "prince" to live happily ever after. Founded in 1878 by Italy's Royal Family, the Mirafiore winery is the estate that gave Barolo its famed nickname:
Our Top Ten lists are not definitive, but they are timely. The wines involved have usually just been tasted, and hence, are often still available. While we love to rail on about high prices, it doesn't mean we don't love high-quality wines, and that is
The California Wine Experience is back in Canada, stopping in Vancouver April 25 and then Calgary April 27. We asked Danielle Giroux, Director for California Wines Canada for details on what to expect, including the number of wineries and wines, the new
GoGamayGo. This humble hashtag, coined years ago by Canada's own Dr. Janet Dorozynski, has united gamay fans globally and become a rallying collective for a misunderstood red grape. Gamay isn't geeky anymore, long-shackled to the marketing mechanics
In the personal timeline of red wine drinking, consumers who stick with the lifelong journey often tend to progress from Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc to Shiraz and Syrah. As time passes, Pinot Noir becomes the red of choice, and for
The Torres family has been an early adopter in sustainable winemaking. Their Ancestral Varieties project is just one initiative, where they identified and then created a solution, tracking down long-forgotten grape varieties that had once thrived in Spain
This week we offer a tiny break from the crushing rise in wine prices in British Columbia with a list of highly vetted red wines that represent at least a modicum of value. From supply issues to punitive taxes, consumers are being hammered from all sides.
A flavourful and approachable washed rind cheese. Cheese Name: Langres AOP Origin: Champagne, France Milk Type: cow’s milk – raw or pasteurized Style: Langres is a soft, strong, washed rind cheese. Description: Langres
Need wine for Valentine's Day? Here is a timely list for you to woo your beloved or intended. Chocolates are cliché, and rosés win out over roses any day. What about swapping the overpriced heart-shaped box for something that will get your
The D’Onofrio Family Group and Dorothy Budden announce an alliance with Vinterra: Wines, Spirits and Ales Vancouver BC, February 2nd, 2022, with Vicky Ainley (formerly of Vino Allegro BC) taking on the position of Sales Director, Western Canada
I still remember my entry-level wine class all those years ago, working through basic characteristics of key grapes. I knew next to nothing, and felt overwhelmed by all the material: new terms, foreign words, spitting in public. I recall how my ears perked
There is very little good news on the price front for wine. Good wine has become prohibitively expensive, and poor wine has become prohibitively expensive. High wine prices are particularly acute in BC, where our ad valorem, markup/tax system only adds
It’s been an interesting past 12 months in the food industry. With labour shortages across the country, and transportation costs skyrocketing, we’ve already started to see some price increases in 2022, with more to come. So, what better
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