Sometimes the best theme is no theme. If you haven't noticed, our daily tasting notes on GOW usually have some pattern, be it grape, style, region, subregion or country. This week we will do something simpler for the Top Ten, namely ten wines that have
Traditionally prized for long-lived and sun-driven red wines, Spain has had a white awakening of late, with forward-thinking producers planting ever higher, cooler sites to white grapes. It’s not solely the threat of climate change prompting the
Dorothy J Gaiter and John Brecher conceived and wrote The Wall Street Journal's wine column, "Tastings," from 1998 to 2010. While both have distinguished careers in journalism at The Miami Herald, The New York Times, and The Wall Street Journal, they
Naramata Bench has become one of the Okanagan's busiest destinations for several reasons. It has some of the most beautiful views in the valley, and its proximity to Penticton makes it perfect for simple day trips. More importantly, it is increasingly
In this month's top ten, we take a look at our top value picks widely available at BC Liquor Stores across the province. You don't have to break the bank to try fun new discoveries like Vermintino and Mencia, stock up on regional benchmarks such as Pewsey
The new year has us looking for possible wine trends and new directions. It is safe to say the drink of moderation is under attack. Indeed it is being hammered on all sides by refreshment cocktails, beer and liquor, all of which have smartly transformed
In response to Dry January, a new trend has emerged called Damp January. The idea is to drink less but better, which we encourage regardless of the time of year. To that end, we've collected our top scoring BC wines from 2022 for this month's top 10 list.
Honeybee Goat Gouda is a classic, firm Dutch Gouda from the Netherlands but made with goat's milk. This cheese is made by Cheeseland, in Holland. Their company mission is to import Dutch cheese into North and South America. They have a variety of different
The vineyards of France’s Rhone Valley have a 2000 year old history, reaching back to the ancient Greeks. The vinous tradition has survived and thrived up to present day, with vineyards stretching 250 km from Lyon in the north, south to the Mediterranean
Blue Grouse Estate Winery & Vineyard has been sold to a group of prominent California vintners. Second and third-generation Jackson family members Katie Jackson, Julia Jackson, Chris Jackson, Hailey Jackson-Hartford Murray, and MacLean Hartford have
2022 has been good to the Champenois. The harvest has been widely touted as a success, with the Comité Champagne describing this year as a “solar” vintage due to the intense summer heat. Unlike recent years, there has been less than
Marc André Hugel is a member of the 13th generation of the famed Alsace wine producer Famille Hugel. At the tender age of 29 he is about to become the technical director responsible for all production duties at the winery. We caught up with him
Finding the right wine gift takes some time and thought. We continue our tradition of helping you find the right wine gift for the right person. From the boss to the wine geek, we have it covered but remember, never spend more than you can afford. If
Every December is a bit different, especially over the past few years. One thing that remains constant is that everybody has their holiday favourites. Food traditions are an essential part of the holiday season. When we get together with our friends and