SEATTLE-- March 7, 2005 The Washington Wine Commission (WWC) today announced Executive Director Jane Baxter Lynn has left the Commission for personal reasons. "Jane's contributions over the last six months have made an impact on the Washington
The ninth annual Premiere Napa Valley® (PNV) reached new heights on Saturday, February 26, generating an unprecedented 48% increase in revenue over 2004. When the last gavel dropped overall results for the auction, a trade-only event featuring five-,
South Africa begins a new era in Vancouver this month with a much-needed boost from its designation as the theme country at the 27th Playhouse International Wine Festival. Post-apartheid South African wines have struggled in British Columbia for many
The Vancouver Sun is reporting that B.C. Forests Minister Mike de Jong has threatened to cut off B.C. purchases of U.S. wines to try and force a settlement in the ongoing softwood lumber dispute. It's mind-boggling to think that a provincial
Perhaps the lowest profile winery south of Oliver, Golden Mile Cellars is preparing to re-launch itself this spring with a new winemaker and with a new label. Golden Mile is the winery ensconced in a building resembling a small castle in Bavaria, with
If there's anything positive coming out of the demise of the current NHL season, it might be the free nights and heavy wallets that are migrating to the tables of Vancouver restaurants and various local food and wine events. Certainly, the Vancouver
WHITES Wine Flagstone Noon Gun Riesling - Chenin Blanc - Chardonnay - Pinot Blanc - Sauvignon Blanc - Semillon 2004, Western Cape, South Africa Price $12.99 UPC 6009650560555 Score 87/100 Remarks Another 'everything but
Every time you walk into a wine store in B.C., you should pick up a bottle of Yellowtail chardonnay or shiraz and give thanks to its success. The runaway brand (sales worldwide will top 12.5 million cases in 2005) has awakened a slew of sleepy
On February 1, 2005 Allen Hart, Southcorp's Research & Development Winemaker, released the findings of his study into "the role of oxygen in the ageing of bottled wine" at an intimate presentation for the Wine Press Club of NSW (WPC). Hart's research
The Vancouver Wine Academy is housed at the Northwest Culinary Academy of Vancouver, in revitalized 'Maintown" (12th and Main Street). The Wine Academy offers pre-eminent wine education for both industry professionals and serious wine enthusiasts.For
Monday is Valentine's Day so you still have a few hours to get organized, although reservations at this late date in a fine restaurant may be out of the question. But you can still spring for a serious bottle of wine and find some time to sit down and
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada - Following the December 22, 2004 takeover of Robert Mondavi Corporation, Constellation Brands announced plans to change the Robert Mondavi agency representation in Western Canada. Beginning April 1, 2005, Robert
It's back to new listings this week specially singled out by government buyers to catch your interest. You should be able to find each pick among the special displays in 25 designated government liquor stores. The stores involved in the New Releases
Whistler wine guru Andre St. Jacques has reported 65 bottles of priceless wine missing from his Bearfoot Bistro wine cabinet. Actually priceless is probably not the word to use since the missing wine is valued at over $200,000. The Globe Mail
It's not very often one has the opportunity to sit down and taste a series of vintages from a single wine (a vertical tasting) that spans 50 years of wine growing, but it happened this week in Vancouver thanks to winemaker Sue Hodder and the people at
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