Multi-tasking with the help of a computer is about the only way a freelance writer can survive these days and even then the computer can be as dangerous as it is helpful. Today's column is about malbec, although the first piece I composed has disappeared
Just south of Creston, Al and Marleen Hoag will open their Skimmerhorn Winery, the eastern-most winery in British Columbia, in June. This is also the second winery in the Kootenays. Columbia Gardens Vineyard & Winery opened six years ago south of Trail.
It is with great pleasure I announce Hill Smith Family Vineyards have acquired the estate vineyard, wine room and intellectual property of Dalrymple Vineyards in Pipers Brook, Tasmania. This highly ranked label and vineyard was established by Bertel and
Gisborne will surely be the toast of the nation if winemakers capitalise on a superb 2007 harvest. Many are touting it the best in perhaps 30 years, with a stunner of a harvest supplying optimum condition grapes with good sugars, flavours and no rot. Gisborne
SPARKLING 85 Seaview Brut Sparkling Wine N/V Chardonnay - Pinot NoirSouth Eastern Australia, AustraliaAB $12.50 private wine shops; BC $13.56 general listing; MB $13.99; NF $13.48; ON $11.60; SK $12.99Floral, baked apple, peach, earthy aromas. Fresh
WHITE 89 Nk'Mip Cellars Qwam Qwmt Chardonnay 2005 Osoyoos, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, CanadaBC $24.99 VQA stores / private wine shopsWinemaker Randy Picton's latest Q2 chardonnay is a treat to drink. Much like the '04 it has spicy, cinnamon,
(Studio City, Calif. -- April 3, 2007) -- The true story of the now famous Paris wine tasting of 1976 will soon be coming to the big screen, in a dramatic feature film adaptation of George Taber's definitive book, The Judgment of Paris. Written
94/100 Domaine Bouchard Père & Fils Chevalier Montrachet Grand Cru 2004Chevalier-Montrachet, Côte de Beaune, Côte d'Or, Burgundy, FranceFloral, honey, smoky, mineral, vanilla, citrus, waxy, lees, spicy, peach skin nose with a touch of butterscotch.
WHITE 86/100 La Chamiza Chardonnay 2006 Mendoza, Argentina Surprisingly fresh and fruity with mineral, pear and a splash of honey. Fresh and clean attack on the palate with green apple, melon and grapefruit flavours. Sweet but balanced and
The first long weekend of summer is here. Okay so it's still spring, but who really cares? It's the extra day off that counts and more than that, it is the unofficial kick-off to the barbecue season. We West Coast types like to brag that we barbecue year
Just when you thought Australia had peaked in this market, the wineries of Western Australia show up with another story. The producers of WA, as it is widely known -- or Western Eh! as this writer prefers -- are about to tour the Western United States.
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If you are looking for something different today to occupy your time, head for Granville Island and take part in the first annual Spot Prawn Festival, sponsored by False Creek Fishermen's Wharf and the Vancouver Aquarium's Oceanwise program. The six-
There's only a few days left to check out the current New Releases program in B.C. Liquor Stores before the next round begins. Normally we get to these earlier in the cycle, but this is the first chance we've had to slide them into the column. As I have
Chris and Evelyn Campbell have announce that Richard Kanazawa has joined Blasted Church Vineyards as Co-Winemaker. Richard is the third pillar to our winegrowing team, complementing the talented work of Kelly Moss (also Co-Winemaker) and Lisa Wambold
I enjoyed the Vancouver Magazine Restaurant Awards this week. Although like The Vancouver Convention & Exhibition Centre, I'm adding the Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre Hotel to my list of local establishments that employ very poor wine glasses. You know
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