With hundreds of autochthonous (native) grapes in Italy, it’s impossible to know them all. We all know pinot grigio and sangiovese, but there is a lot more to discover. Here are 10 indigenous grapes, and wines, we recommend you seek out this week
It’s a grande tasting room this year at Vancouver International Wine Festival, and out of the 156 wineries present, 60 are from the theme country of Italy. Even the most dedicated taster most likely won’t make it to every booths
Valentine’s Day is dividing. You either adore it, or you abhor it. I will reserve my vote for the purposes of peace, love and harmony, and this column, but I will forever admit my unabashed love for Rosé. What’s not to love? Rosé
Colourful, gnarly gourds are on the grocery shelves, we’ve had the first grilled acorn squash of the season, Okanagan pears and apples fill our fruit baskets and sweaters are making an appearance again. Harvest is in full swing across BC and the
As Anthony mentioned in his National Wine Awards of Canada article, and as the detailed coverage on WineAlign reveals, competition at the Nationals was tight this year, with the quality of the wines higher than ever before. BC did incredibly well in 2015,
The countdown is on to Top Drop Vancouver, the city's two-day celebration of craft. The independent event, now in its second year, brings together international terroir-focused wineries, craft breweries, cideries and foodstuffs with the people that
Canada Day is upon us and as we reflect on our 148th birthday, it only seems fair we reflect on the current state of the British Columbia and Canadian wine industry. While the modern birth of local wine came only seven years after the first official
When you’re buying a bottle of wine for mom, the sky’s the limit – even if your budget isn’t. I’m sure she’s told you many times – it’s the thought that counts. And mom is right, as always. So whether you’re
History tells us that syrah is one of the oldest established grapes in France, but its origins are less apparent and there is plenty of speculation as to its source. Some claim it came to Marseilles, France around 600 BC via the Phocaeans of Asia Minor,
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
I never thought I would feel sorry for merlot, given the many forgettable bottles that have crossed my desk, but the movie Sideways has me reconsidering my attitude. Sideways is long gone from theatres but the scenic romp through Santa Barbara
97 Penfolds Bin 60A 2004 Cabernet Sauvignon - ShirazSouth Australia, AustraliaAB $330.00 estimated retail; BC $330.00 estimated B.C. retail; ON $330.00 En primeurThe latest reincarnation of Bin60A began with select parcels of Coonawarra cabernet mixed
When Yalumba winemaker Jane Ferrari's was asked to fill in for boss Michael Hill Smith and conduct a winemaker's dinner in Vancouver last year she didn't hesitate to accept the offer. Ferrari later learned the dinner would be advertised as "The Viognier
If, like me, you believe the new red wine is white, sauvignon blanc is well-positioned to take advantage of the natural pendulum swing that will lead opinion makers and leading edge wine sippers away from red and back to white wine this year. But
Not all that long ago, ABC tastings, as in 'anything but chardonnay,' were all the rage. Sauvignon blanc, riesling, viognier and lately gruner veltliner have all made substantial inroads especially with consumers looking for something different. But throughout
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