Some swear by it, others swear off it. But if you select the right wine to complement the right chocolate, you can create a cupid-sent match. Most agree, chocolate and wine are two of life’s greatest pleasures. Alone,
One of the pillars of North America's longest running wine show, the Vancouver International Wine Festival, is that each winery sends a principal to the show. This may sound like a small thing, but in reality it's important. It provides tasters, trade
Every time I travel to Portugal I am struck by the bright, alluring white wines. Skilled winemakers seeking freshness are planting indigenous grapes (there are more autochthonous grapes per hectare in Portugal than anywhere on earth) where the vines
Spain captures sunshine in a glass, and in the case of whites, reflects it back via bright, fruity wines. Though predominantly a red-wine country, Spanish white wines offer intriguging flavours (exotic peach, herbal stone fruits, pithy spicing) and amazing
We all know them – we’ve even been one ourselves. That person, come January, who swears off alcohol in a New Year, fresh start, liver cleansing, clean living kick. Yes – post-holiday restraint and moderation is a smart and healthy move.
There's enough to think about during the holiday season. Scheduling, shopping, decorating, decoding, gifting, gathering, friends, family, feasting... As the clock counts down to Christmas Day, let us take away one thing to think about: wine for the holiday
Though we happily drink Port wine year round, Port and winter make a perfect match. It's chilly and dark outside, so seek comfort and warmth from the inside. Warming, rich and complexed, Port is an ideal wine for taking by the fireplace, preferably with
There's no shortage of wine gifts out there. But what do wine people actually want? I have a drawer full of useless stoppers, openers, aerators, glassware, thermometers, pens, cloths and other gimmicky paraphenalia. Yes, it's the thought that counts (thank
Though the cooler weather conjures up thoughts of warming with a glass, or few, of red wine, white wines are equally welcome. In fact, many flavours of the season - like cream, cheeses, cloves, cinnamon, chestnuts, winter squash, pear - are suited to
Of course, it's the thought that counts. When it comes to wine, however, a little thinking goes a long way. Here'a a handy guide to help you become a wine pairing (to people) expert this holiday season. For the locavore : They eat local, shop
Last week we published a list of wines for anyone planning an office party in the Vancouver Sun. The list goes beyond the office however; it will work for anyone planning a large party this holiday season, especially if you are hoping to save a few bucks
The third Thursday of every November is when humble gamay is on display. Beaujolais Nouveau est arrivée! This unique annual event is when many folks around the globe get their only taste of gamay for the year. And sadly, it's the baby-fresh
Five small BC wineries have been granted permission to bring their concerns to the Supreme Court of Canada regarding the interprovincial shipping of liquor. The Supreme Court will hear the case in early December 2017. R. v. Comeau is the first
The recent wildfires in California and the staggering damage inflicted on life and property, which happened with such speed, gave many of us in British Columbia pause even after experiencing our own record season of flames that burned 900,000 hectares
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