Tag Archives: Drink

Guess the BC Winery

Posted on April 26, 2012 by

We have spent the last few days in the Okanagan, doing barrel tasting and meeting wine makers. From the pictures below can you guess which vineyards or wineries we have visited ? We will be doing a series of blogs … 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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What is in My Gin (Gin Botanicals)

Posted on November 20, 2010 by

  What is in My Gin and Pink Gin Cocktail Have you ever wondered how your favorite Gin gets its flavor?  Two very important components of this process are the various types of stills to choose from and the method … Continue reading →

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A Litte Bit About Grenache

Posted on November 3, 2010 by

You gave to feel sorry for poor Grenache. It has an identity problem and very rarely gets any billing.This grape is a little wild and some times you don’t even know when you are drinking it. Grenache Noir, as it … Continue reading →

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Are BC Wines Going to the Dogs?

Posted on September 20, 2007 by

You bet they are – for the fifth year in a row. Sure we are being a bit tongue-in-cheek here, but this is still one heck of a fun idea. On September 29, from noon to 6:00 pm, See Ya … Continue reading →

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Perfect Pairings: Amarone Intentions

Posted on April 11, 2007 by

I’ve been feeling under a bit pressure over the last few days. An astonishing number of people have been inquiring how our lady did with the Amarone pairing – the pairing being herself with the wine. So far, I’ve resisted … Continue reading →

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Wine Quote of the Day for March 20, 2007

Posted on March 21, 2007 by

Wine improves with age. The older I get, the better I like it. Unknown

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Brave New World Meets Wine

Posted on March 20, 2007 by

So when does a wine stop being a wine and becomes an engineered concoction? Some of the world’s largest foods giants are now tackling this thorny question. And hold onto your wine glass, because it’s a question that may be … Continue reading →

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Wine Quote of the Day for March 16, 2007

Posted on March 16, 2007 by

What a marvelous sentiment. We raise our glasses to this man. Writing in my sixty-fourth year, I can truthfully say that since I reached the age of discretion I have consistently drunk more than most people would say is good … Continue reading →

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Surviving the WSET Exam

Posted on March 16, 2007 by

The exam is over. Done at last. It’s difficult right now to tell whether I’m experiencing pure relief at the thought I can actually sleep later than 6:00 am this Saturday morning without becoming overwhelmed by stabbing pangs of guilt … Continue reading →

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Open That Bottle Night 2007

Posted on February 28, 2007 by

Saturday, February 25th, it was time for the annual tradition – OTBN. We each chose one because, hey, fair’s fair. Right? To our amazement, Susan chose white and Frank picked a red. Usually there’s no question it would have been … Continue reading →

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Wine Quote of the Day for February 18, 2007

Posted on February 19, 2007 by

With Frank now back from the US of A, it seemed appropriate to share a quote from one of our neighbour’s presidents. Alas, neither of us know which wine is Jefferson was savouring at the time he said this. By … Continue reading →

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Wine Quote of the Day for February 14, 2007

Posted on February 14, 2007 by

On February 14th, what could be better than Champagne to toast the ones we love? And who better to speak to the delights of bubbly than the Grand Lady of Champagne herself, Lily Bollinger. Lily was once asked, “When do … Continue reading →

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Wine Quote of the Day

Posted on February 11, 2007 by

I have enjoyed great health at a great age because every day since I can remember, I have consumed a bottle of wine – except when I have not felt well. Then I have consumed two bottles. Bishop of Seville

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Wine Quote of the Day for February 5, 2007

Posted on February 6, 2007 by

Whiskey is a slap on the back, and champagne’s a heavy mist before my eyes. Jimmy Stewart from the movie The Philadelphia Story

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