Merlot is like a hug. Plush, plummy, welcoming, even when it's a firm bear hug. Unlike structural cabernet sauvignon, or standoffish pinot noir, or broody syrah, merlot has remained one of the most popular red wines on the globe due to its accessible
They say you should only eat fresh oysters in months that contain the letter R. This is because oysters are at their peak when our local waters are the coldest, and they spawn in the summer months when the water temperature is slightly warmer. The saying,
Of course you can do white after Labour Day. And pink, orange, brown and most certainly sparkling, for that matter. It's just that the return of fall's cooler eves and shorter days welcome the return of reds. It's a bit too early for those brooding, big,
Cabernet Sauvignon is often heralded as the King of Grapes, a cloak that this classic variety wears confidently. Thick skinned, full bodied and tannic, this black grape’s signature structure and flavours are recognizable across geographic and geological
Brr - feel that? That chill in the night air is not only caused by autumn's impending arrival, but by the collective sigh of all the students heading back to school next week (plus the collective sigh of relief of the parents of students heading back
Call it a Capital V for Victory for viognier. The mighty aristocratic, yet highly hedonistic, white grape of the Northern Rhone has experienced a renaissance of unseen proportions over the last 30 years. When Jancis Robinson penned Vines, Grapes &
It's hot out there BC. With record heat strikes across the province, and a holiday long weekend on the horizon, it feels like a prime time for a Top 10 BC Wines for the Beach list. Don't just limit yourself to the shore; these will easily do double duty
Champagne wishes and sparkling water budgets? Pop a bottle of Cava. The second largest bottle-fermented appellation in the world, this traditional method sparkling wine shares some characteristics with Champagne, but certainly stands, proudly, alone.
From cat pee to gooseberry to asparagus to flint, always along a stream of citrus and bed of stones, sauvignon blanc is cresting a global wave. A wide range of styles and regions allows this divisive grape an equally wide range of fans. Whether you prefer
There's something about summer that makes us drink pink. Don't get me wrong - I love drinking rosé wines year round, though there is little better than sitting in the warm summer sunlight enjoying a refreshing glass of crisp, dry rosé. Think
Unsure what to do with gewürztraminer? Let's start with the pronounciation: both {geh VAIRTZ trah mee ner} and {geh vertz STRAW min ner} are acceptable versions, though most often folks will just shorten it to Gew. The name itself quite
The sun is here, and summer is just around the corner. Earlier this spring we posted our Top 10 Italian Reds under $25. With the Italians knowing a thing or two about enjoying the heat, here is the companion piece, our Top 10 (and ties) Italian whites
This week was the first spring edition of Top Drop Vancouver. The popular, purposefully-small, independent, annual wine festival has previously taken place in the autumn. Now in its forth vintage, the two-day fete combines the collective brainpower
Victoria Day long weekend is the unofficial kick off to camping, patios, boating and - importantly - BBQ season. Of course with everything from pizza to prawns to steaks to smores cooked on the 'cue, there is no one single style of BBQ wine to match.
This weekend celebrated the return of spot prawn season on the coast. Wild BC spot prawns are a delicacy known around the world for their sweet, delicate flavour and firm texture. The season is short, usually starting around mid-May and lasting for eight