The news that Kelowna-based CedarCreek Estate Winery is being sold to Vancouver businessman Anthony von Mandl (owner of Mission Hill Family Estate) caught many by surprise last week. The sale is expected to be completed in late February. Von
It is clear that by the time the Vancouver International Wine Festival rolls around at the end of February it will be a complete sellout. Such is the draw of France and French wines. But what is that style and how does it relate to us sitting here in
The Vancouver International Wine Festival is just over a month away. Today we begin a series of columns on one of the best consumer wine events on the continent and one that has long put Canada on the world wine map, at least from the standpoint of import
Before the new year becomes old I thought it might be funto sum up some of the events and people encountered in 2013, and reflect on howthey may be shaping the future of wine in 2014 and beyond. Let's start with concrete. Not the sidewalks
Will 2014 be a great year for wine in British Columbia? Only time will tell but, as usual, consumers will play a big part in the outcome. Not to put too fine a point on it, but a lot hinges on the outcome of the B.C. Liquor Policy Review. There
Gismondi on Wine 2013 - Top 100 by Anthony Gismondi and Stuart Tobe Our annual top 100 continues for 2013.When we first began our picks there were few such lists in the wine world.Today they are a dime a dozen but few if any match our consistency
It's not too late to check out the wines featured in the Wines of South Africa (WOSA) display spread across some 75 BC Liquor Stores since early August. Many will still be in store displays this weekend or back in their original position in the South
It's a blessing of sorts when Christmas Day falls mid-week. I know it is still the 25th, but somehow it seems as if there is always more time to organize those pesky dinner wines when you have the weekend and a few days to think about what to serve. If
Style is one of those words we're not supposed to use when we write about wine because it means different things to different people. But like it or not Champagne has style and if you taste enough, or simply pay attention to what comes your way over the
Looking back on 2013, we turn to some of the emerging trends in sensibly priced wines that could be used for entertaining throughout December. Red blends continue to make headlines with consumers who may be approaching over-saturation when it comes
88 Bartier-Scholefield B-S Sauvignon Blanc 2012 Summerland, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, Canada BC $23.00 winery direct Typically BS with its muted, restrained I'm here but you better look for it characters. There are some leesy So2 notes
Sparkling Wines 87 FreixenetCordon Rosado Cava Seleccion N/V Trepat - Garnacha - MonastrellSant Sadurnà d'Anoia, Penedès, Catalunya, SpainBC $15.00 specialty listing, MB $15.00, NB $15.00, NF$16.50, NS $15.50, ON $13.00Attractive salmon coloured
93 Stoneboat Vineyards Verglas 2011 Oraniensteiner - Pinot Blanc Oliver, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, Canada BC $25.00 (200 ml) winery direct Stoneboat has something going on with Verglas and its unusual mix of oranienstenier and pinot blanc.
89 Martin's Lane Pinot Noir 2011 Westbank South, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, Canada BC $30.00 winery direct Martin's Lane pinot is mix of four Dijon clones grown at vineyards in Kelowna and Naramata. The nose is spicy with rhubarb, compost,
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