Category Archives: VQA

Le Vieux Pin The Equinoxe Series

Posted on October 7, 2012 by

34070 73rd and Black Sage Rd Oliver, B.C. V0H 1T0 ” Equinoxe: equal day, equal night. Equal old world, equal new world.” The Equinoxe label  from Le Vieux Pin is a very limited production series, with total production ranging from … Continue reading →

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Stag’s Hollow Winery Tasting

Posted on September 18, 2012 by

  Stag’s Hollow Winery 2237 Sun Valley Way Okanagan Falls, B.C. V0H 1R2 Stags Hollow Tasting at The LIft Bar and Grill We have been doing barrel samples for the last few years at Stags Hollow, and have always thought … Continue reading →

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Bill C311 Wine shipping in Canada or Cowboys and Indians

Posted on June 2, 2012 by

On Tuesday May 29th bill C 311 was posed to pass it’s third reading in Canada’s Parliament. Introduced as a private members bill by Dan Albas, this bill  supposedly had support from all the parties and was sure to pass. … Continue reading →

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Food and Wine Perfect Harmony At Tinhorn Creek

Posted on December 19, 2011 by

– Tinhorn Creek Vineyards  has announced their exciting line-up for its 2012 Canadian Concert Series. The coveted annual event is a rare opportunity to see some of Canada’s top talent while sipping award-winning wines and enjoying a breathtaking view of … Continue reading →

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New Website a and Twitter Group For BC Wine

Posted on December 15, 2011 by

There is a new website and twitter discussion group on BC Wine. The first posting is about inter provincial  wine shipping. Check it out at http://bcwinechat.com/  This discussions have been great so far. Join in a learn more about the … Continue reading →

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New Standards for BC’s Wine Industry

Posted on July 24, 2007 by

Although there’s been little fanfare, British Columbia’s wine industry has a new set of standards and regulations. Thanks to a provincial law passed on July 18, 2007, and named the Wines of Marked Quality Regulation, these new standards come under … Continue reading →

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British Columbia’s Gulf Islands Make VQA News

Posted on May 22, 2007 by

There’s a new appellation in British Columbia. Well, okay, it’s not really that new – two years old actually. But it arrived with so little fanfare, many people are still not aware of its existence. Even Appellations America only recently … Continue reading →

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Bloom: The BC VQA Spring Releases

Posted on May 17, 2007 by

The sun shone, the mood was festive, the setting a combination of traditional elegance and West Coast eclectic. All in all, a perfect way to celebrate Bloom, the annual release of BC VQA wines. And so, on May 15th, we … Continue reading →

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Celebrating British Columbia’s Wine Industry

Posted on April 6, 2007 by

If you’re a regular reader of our blog, you probably already know both Frank and I are big time fans of the BC Wine Appreciation Society (BCWAS). Now more than 140 members strong, BCWAS brings together a diverse, vibrantly eclectic … Continue reading →

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Vancouver Playhouse International Wine Festival

Posted on April 2, 2007 by

We’ve done it. We’ve survived the 29th Annual Vancouver Playhouse International Wine Festival. Three delicious days of swirling, sniffing, sipping, and savouring. We’ve made some new friends, re-connected with several old ones, and, as is the tradition of this annual … Continue reading →

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Canadian Wines, VQA, and Other Dark Secrets

Posted on March 22, 2007 by

There is a dark little secret hiding on Canadian wine labels. It lurks, often in camouflage, waiting for the unwary. In most cases, no one ever notices. Another con perpetuated. But let’s start at the beginning. In Canada, some wines … Continue reading →

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