Even though you can't physically travel to most wine regions right now, it doesn't mean you can't be transported there by what's in your glass. That's one of the most tremendously powerful things about wine: the ability to reach your senses, trigger memories,
Following last week's Top 10 : Italian Reds, we're welcoming in spring with a flush of fresh Italian whites to brighten your days. And it's a lesson in Italian diversity as well. In this expanded list, we reach from the tip to the tail of Italy, and don't
An announcement shared with BC liquor retailers today by ABLE BC, the voice of BC's private liquor industry. We are very pleased to announce that, effective immediately, LPs [Liquor Primary] and FPs [Food Primary] currently operating in compliance
The history of time has walked across the Roussillon, so it should come as no surprise that eventually, the ultimate terroir hunter, Michel Chapoutier, would place a wooden stake in the ground here and build a small domain at Latour-de-France. The
As we're all practicing safe self-distancing across the country, we may be dipping into our cellars or getting in touch with our local wine shops to find some wines to fill our days. This week we're thinking about our Italian friends, the first in the
Fairview Cellars is pleased to announce that Danielle Hutton has been hired as General Manager. Danielle hails from Oliver and brings with her a passion and commitment to everything she does. With over 20 years in the hospitality industry, and leading
March 13, 2020, The BC Wine Institute (BCWI) is closely monitoring the rapidly evolving COVID-19 updates to ensure we're complying with all measures to help reduce the spread. At the direction of the Province and Provincial Health Authority, we have made
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
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