Our heartiest congratulations to Black Hills Estate Winery winemaker Ross Wise, Canada's newest Canadian Master of Wine. [Oliver, BC] Black Hills Estate Winery winemaker Ross Wise is Canada's newest Master of Wine. Only the seventh to be awarded the
Acclaimed French winemaker and blender Philippe Melka has signed on to be the red wine consultant at Phantom Creek Estates, in Oliver, British Columbia. Melka is expected to first arrive in the Okanagan later this spring. Look for our newest video on
In the finale of our video series, filmed in France, we visit passionate biodynamic advocate Gérard Bertrand at the center of his operations, Château L'Hospitalet, just outside his beloved hometown of Narbonne. We also had a chance to visit
Wine Fest is upon us, and with France the theme region, it looks to be a magnificent week. There are numerous wines to check out from across France, including a circutious route from Alsace to Loire to Bourgogne to Beaujolais, to the Rhone to Languedoc-Roussillon,
Triple creams can be tough to pair with food, but I think most people who love them don’t feel they need anything but Delice to start the party! Cheese Name: Delice de Bourgogne Origin: Burgundy, France Milk Type: Pasteurized cow’s
This past fall, we visited the famed hill of Hermitage above the town of Tain l'Hermitage in the northern Rhône Valley. Our final destination was M. Chapoutier, one of its most famous producers. The video below is the fourth in our French wine series,
Valentine’s Day. You either adore it, or abhor it. I reserve my vote for the purposes of peace, love and harmony, and this column, but I will forever admit my unabashed love for sparkling rosé. Here are the top sparkling rosés tasted
In a giant-size deal Vancouver-based Select Wine Merchants has reached into the heart of Ontario and purchased Lifford Wines & Spirits. The acquisition brings several outstanding producers into the Select fold and should improve the reach and distribution
Cheese Name: Magie de Madawaska Origin: Made in Témiscouata-sur-le-Lac, Quebec at the Fromagerie le Détour. This cheesemaker makes a variety of cheeses in cow, sheep, and goat’s milk, including the much loved and lauded Grey Owl. Milk
This year, Jean-Claude Mas celebrates 20 years since he launched Les Domaines Paul Mas, the winery he named after his father. That it is 2020 adds a certain symmetry to the celebrations. After two decades of experience building a global wine company,
We had the opportunity to meet with California winemaker David Coventry of Talbott Vineyards at the 2019 Vancouver International Wine Festival. In this short video, we ask the Monterey County native for an overview of the Monterey AVA and the current
What was your wine resolution? We don't believe in Dry January, but are fans of the New Year's resolution to expand your wine vocabulary. There are thousands of grapes out there, from dozens of countries, and the ever-expanding exploration is what keeps
During a visit to Vancouver last year, we met with charismatic winegrower, husband, father and proud Argentine José Alberto Zuccardi. Over the years, the Zuccardi Winery, first founded in 1963, has morphed onto several fronts involving all of José
We asked Allison for a New Year's Eve cheese selection, and she wisely makes a distinction between what she would recommend before dinner and what she would pick after the meal. Milk Type: Cow, goat, and sheep Style: Assorted cheese to pair with bubbly Description: There
The holidays are certainly a time for special foods and traditions, but many people have given up big desserts after holiday meals. Welcome the cheese plate as a bridge to finish off the dinner wines and continue lingering conversations. Milk Type: Assorted,
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