I've been enjoying Perfect Pairings -- A Master Sommelier's Practical Advice for Partnering Wine With Food (University of California Press) -- penned by master sommelier Evan Goldstein, using recipes supplied by his celebrated chef and mom, Joyce Goldstein. Goldstein
The fresh and vibrant flavours in the newly released wines from Blasted Church show that the winery's switch to screw cap closures was the right decision. The Okanagan Falls winery, known for its sometimes irreverent labels, began switching
Pinot Gris continues to be a varietal wine with legs in B.C., The fact that it's become a part of the local lexicon of wine has no doubt been beneficial to import versions of the grape -- some of which sell under the same Pinot Gris name, while others
94/100 Torres Grans Muralles 2001 Conca de Barbera, Catalunya, Spain Gran Muralles is a different concept at Torres. It's a blend of ancient Catalan grape varieties including monastrell, garnacha tinta, garró, samsó
Cheese: La SauvagineProducer: SaputoType: Washed rind / cow's milkOrigin: QuebecSuitable Wine Types Gewürztraminer / Riesling Price / 100 gr $3.25 I was honored to be included as one of a seven member jury panel for the Canadian
Canadian wine industry giant Vincor has slipped quietly into the hands of US-based Constellation Brands, Inc.. The massive wine company announced this week "it has, through a wholly owned subsidiary, completed its acquisition of all of the issued
IMPORTS <$15 FIZZ 87 Lindauer Brut N/V Chardonnay - Pinot NoirNew ZealandAB $0.00 Exclusive to Hyatt Hotel; BC $14.99 specialty listing; MB $0.00Good continuous fine mousse. Green apple, grassy, light toasty, floral, citrus nose. Fresh, crisp,
If you are looking for a wine deal, this week's column is for you. The rising Canadian dollar continues to erode import wine prices and while not every winery or their distributor is sharing the wealth, many are. That makes it an attractive proposition
The modern-day origin of the viognier grape (pronounced vee-OWN-yay) is in the Condrieu appellation of France's Rhone Valley, but its latest revival is fomenting anywhere but the Northern Rhone. California has embraced the grape openly, as has Australia
After 16 successful years of both governing and promoting B.C. wine, the British Columbia Wine Institute (BCWI) will soon detach itself from the business of enforcing wine standards and focus on marketing and research. By early summer licensed B.C. wineries
WHITES 90 Nk'Mip Cellars Qwam Qwmt Chardonnay 2004 Osoyoos, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, CanadaBC $24.99 VQA stores / private wine shopsWinemaker Randy Picton has conquered the oak barrel in 2004 and given us a delicious spicy, cinnamon,
88 Black Hills Nota Bene 2004 Cabernet Sauvignon - Merlot - Cabernet Franc Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, Canada BC $36.90 winery direct and private wine shops The lightest colour we've seen in any southern B.C. red in some time. Typically peppery
90/100 Bitburger Premium BeerGermany Malty, spicy, floral hop scented nose with a bit of lemon. Dry, elegant style with creamy mousse. Light bitterness with similar malty, earthy, spicy, floral, yeasty flavours. Very creamy, fresh bitters finish. Great
Six wines from six countries make up today's picks, and if you count our regular B.C. wine of the week feature on this page, that makes it seven wines from seven countries. In many ways, it's a remarkable testament to the Lower Mainland wine drinker,
Vancouver is justifiably proud of its Asian cuisine. While the Chinese have grabbed much of the attention, it's the Thai, Japanese, Korean, Indian and Vietnamese restaurants that are adding the most important spice to the mix, with one obvious drawback
THE SEARCH IS ON FOR THE BEST BOTTLE OF WINE IN CANADATHE ONLY CATCH...IT MUST BE LESS THAN $25! Over 95 per cent of all wine purchased in Canada retails for less than $25 and Wine Access Magazine is proud to announce that the hunt is on for the ultimate
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