Valle de Aconcagua is a region—or, more accurately, subregion—of contradictions. It is part of the larger Aconcagua regional DO, one of only six in Chile. Although Valle de Aconcagua is by far the smallest of its three subregions, it
Allison Spurrell has been in the retail cheese industry since 1987, when she founded the award-winning Vancouver cheese shop Les Amis du Fromage with her mother, Alice Spurrell. Each month, Allison shares her formidable cheese knowledge with our avid
We spoke with Master of Wine Gillian Ballance at the Vancouver International Wine Festival about Castello di Gabbiano, Chianti Classico, and the success of the Gran Selezione designation. Further viewing: Our visit to Castello di Gabbiano featuring
When we have done group cheese tastings in the past, one of the questions that comes up the most often is how to preserve and care for cheese. That is an excellent question because cheese is a pricey item, and it's a shame to waste cheese by not protecting
Spring has sprung, at least here on the south coast where the cherry blossoms are in full bloom, and the honeybees are on the hunt. Our palates too are seeking out spring flavours: lighter, fresher whites to enjoy with spring produce and warm sunshine.
BC wine has never been so well covered globally since people started using the word “catastrophic” to refer to a recent January deep freeze that hit the Okanagan Valley. We've posted two BC Food & Wine Radio interviews asking for a more
The Vancouver International Wine Festival turns 45 next week. If you traditionally define generations as the time between the birth of parents and their offspring, the annual festival of the grape is moving into its third generation. You could tag it
The Vancouver International Wine Festival is only a few days away, as are 71 Italian wineries, one of the largest single-country contingents in the history of the 45-year-old event. Many Italian wines today can trace a part of their lineage back to Roman
Italy is this year's featured country at the 45th Vancouver International Wine Festival, from Piedmont to Puglia and the Tyrrhenian to the Adriatic Sea. It is time to get excited about the theme country before you arrive at the festival or even afterwards
In wine, moderation and mindfulness is key, as is education, and exploration. Instead of strident resolutions you won’t stick to this January, resolve to drink better. Pay attention one glass of honest, authentic, interesting wine with dinner rather
The Vancouver International Wine Festival is returning February 24th with Italy as its focus. We find out what to expect and what is so exciting about Italian wines today from the festival's keynote speaker, writer and educator, Filippo Bartolotta, joining
We are once again pleased to give our readers the opportunity to win a pair of tickets to the now sold out PICA Kitchen Party 12:00pm -2:00pm, Sunday, March 3, 2024, the final event at this year's Vancouver International Wine Festival. Attendees taste
At the start of the new year, lots of us are looking at our habits and trying to get a handle on our finances. January always seems like a good time to reevaluate your purchases. It is the time of year I encourage my partner Joe to drink some wine we
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