Tag Archives: United States

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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A Terrible Crime is Going to be Committed in Canada

Posted on April 20, 2011 by

There is going to be a terrible a crime committed in Canada May 13th. This criminal act  about to be committed was brought to my attention by  Jonathan Wilson. Jonathan has given me permission to repost his report on the  … Continue reading →

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Ponderings on Points, Amarones, and Arias

Posted on November 22, 2010 by

  I am taking a few day off from work, so tonight I feel justified in picking something special to celebrate a clean desk and being home. A bottle of Amarone is definitely appropriate. The bottle I decide on is … Continue reading →

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A Night of Film,Music and Wine

Posted on November 11, 2010 by

The Vancouver Latin American Film Festival is holding its annual fundraiser, A Night of Film, Music, and Wine, at 7 p.m. on Wednesday (November 17) at Granville 7 Cinemas (855 Granville Street). A screening of Mercedes Sosa Cantora, un Viaje … Continue reading →

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Christmas at the BC Wine Appreciation Society

Posted on December 24, 2007 by

The mood was festive, as it always is, at the BCWAS Christmas party and tasting. Plenty of sparkles and bling were in evidence as our usual gang of suspects gathered to check out a selection of Christmas offerings from around … 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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Forchini’s 2004 Zinfandel Proprietor’s Reserve: Zin-fully Delicious

Posted on July 13, 2007 by

Frank’s back from his road trip and it was an undisputed success. In fact, he’s still raving about the wineries, the people, and the climate. Now I just need to get him to apply fingers to keyboard… not that I’m … 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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Wine Quote of the Day April 13, 2007

Posted on April 14, 2007 by

Okay, so we have no idea who Hannu is – other than that we believe he’s Finnish – but this was fun. If you can’t put the bottle in a safe place under your chair, you are either in too … Continue reading →

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Jet Li’s Dream Wine Accessory?

Posted on April 10, 2007 by

You should have known better. The house party wasn’t exactly a wine lover’s haven, but you brought a bottle of your favourite Sancerre just because you felt like sipping something that didn’t remind you of either purple-tinged vinegar or pancake … Continue reading →

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Canadian Taxation Woes

Posted on April 8, 2007 by

There’s a move afoot to tax wines made from 100% Canadian grapes, and the Canadian Vintners Association (CVA) isn’t impressed – neither are we. The European Union (EU), the world’s largest producer and exporter of wine, accounts for 50% of … Continue reading →

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Ramblings Around Riesling

Posted on March 30, 2007 by

It’s the second day of the Playhouse Wine Festival here in Vancouver. Four days of wine tastings, seminars, and chatting with other people in the wine industry. Now only one year shy of its third decade anniversary, this year’s annual … Continue reading →

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Wine Quote of the Day for February 24, 2007

Posted on February 25, 2007 by

I was in love with a beautiful blonde once. She drove me to drink; that’s the one thing I’m indebted to her for. W C Fields in Never Give a Sucker an Even Break

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Wine Quote of the Day for February 20, 2007

Posted on February 21, 2007 by

Wine from long habit has become indispensable for my health, however I have lived temperately. I double the doctor’s recommendation of a glass and a half of wine a day and even treble it with a friend. Thomas Jefferson

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