Monthly Archives: June 2007

An Evening with Tinhorn Creek Wines

Posted on June 30, 2007 by

It was the final event of the BCWAS season and one of our favourite BC winemakers was the speaker. We can always count on Tinhorn Creek’s Sandra Oldfield to inspire lively discussion and offer intriguing insights into the BC wine … Continue reading →

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The Secret Life of Grenache

Posted on June 26, 2007 by

It’s one of the world’s most planted grapes but tough to find unblended in a wine bottle. Jancis Robinson describes it as “noted for brawn rather than beauty” in her classic reference book Vines, Grapes, & Wines. A quote from … Continue reading →

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Chateau Pesquié: A Trio of Rhone Valley Wines

Posted on June 26, 2007 by

Viva the entrepreneurial spirit! Cambie Street, one of our main traffic arteries here in Vancouver, is almost closed due to construction, but that hasn’t deterred Firefly Fine Wines and Ales from opening their sassy, new liquor store. Good selection, knowledgeable … Continue reading →

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1996 Prado Enea from Bodegas Muga

Posted on June 21, 2007 by

Sometimes we figure we just need a treat – no special occasion, just a treat for the sake of it. One such evening a couple of weeks ago, we popped the cork on a bottle of 1996 Prado Enea from … Continue reading →

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Jackson-Triggs Wines Help Support Canadian Olympic Team

Posted on June 18, 2007 by

When we discover a chance to drink wine and support a good cause at the same time, it’s a foregone conclusion that we’ll be heading to the liquor store. And here’s one we just had to pass along. Making a … Continue reading →

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Indian Summers, Spice, and Mangalore

Posted on June 12, 2007 by

Jodi Rogers, our illustrious wizard of special events at the Cambie Liquor store, has been poking fun at us of late. “You guys are just all about wine, aren’t you?” she said to me when I bumped into her a … Continue reading →

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Cruising West Coast Wine Country Sideways

Posted on June 10, 2007 by

I am tired, grouchy, and as one of my crew said, “man, you need a holiday so bad.” Okay, so his grammar’s not the greatest, but when my entire crew – and Susan as well – seem to be conspiring … Continue reading →

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Love and Wine: A Thirst for Romance?

Posted on June 5, 2007 by

The classic fairy tale of discovering a message in a bottle just took a new turn – a pretty weird one. Here’s the premise. You’re lonely and looking for romance. Grab yourself a bottle of Soif de Coeur wine – … Continue reading →

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Book Review: The Hog Island Oyster Lover’s Cookbook

Posted on June 2, 2007 by

Oyster lovers rejoice. There is a new book on the market that you should rush out to buy. Not next week, not even tomorrow – go and buy this book right now. Written by Jairemaire Pomo, The Hog Island Oyster … Continue reading →

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