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Pairing BC Wines with Satisfying and Dynamic Dishes
There is no time of the year when entertaining is at the forefront of my mind more than right now. In my planning, I crave high impact dishes with oodles...The New Playbook: BC VQA wines to pair with your Grey Cup celebrations
On November 24th, friends and family will gather together around the table and the television for a most traditional Canadian event, the 107th Grey Cup. The smell of chili and...Fall for wine country. These great BC events let you savour the best of this delicious season
The leaves have turned, the harvest is in, and the 2019 vintage is resting in tanks and barrels, concrete eggs and amphorae. It’s autumn in BC wine country, and in...MAKE A VOW TO DRINK BC THIS THANKSGIVING DAY – HERE’S HOW
Growing up in England, I never celebrated Thanksgiving; it’s not a holiday for us Brits. I had only been in Canada for a few weeks on my first Thanksgiving and...Making a Case to Take to the Cottage or Cabin!
By Mary Bailey – Mary Bailey holds the WSET Diploma, the French Wine scholar designation and is an ISG certified sommelier. She is also the editor of the Tomato...Pinot on the Rise
By Tim Pawsey – Vancouver based Tim Pawsey writes and shoots for numerous publications, including: Where Magazine, Quench, The Alchemist, Vitis, Taste (BC Liquor Stores), Montecristo and others....10 Instagram-Worthy Wineries to Check Out
By Shelley Boettcher- Based in Calgary, Shelley Boettcher is an award-winning writer whose work has appeared in newspapers and magazines around the world, including The Guardian, the Toronto Star, The...Celebrate Labour Day Long Weekend
By Joanne Sasvari – Joanne is a food, drink and travel writer who contributes to Postmedia publications, Destination BC and WestJet Magazine, and is the author of the forthcoming Wickaninnish Inn and Vancouver...Wine Tasting & Pairing Tips from British Columbia’s Talented Sommeliers
By Daenna Van Mulligen –A sommelier and wine specialist, started her first website WineDiva.ca 15 years ago, and followed with WineScores.ca in 2008. She’s been a constant contributor...Food and Wine Synergy from Our Own Back Yard
By Mireille Sauvé – Mireille Sauvé is one of Canada’s most acclaimed Wine Professionals, and the founder of Western Canada’s most established wine industry consulting firm, The Wine Umbrella,...5 Things You (Probably) Didn’t Know about BC Wine
By Tim Pawsey – Vancouver based Tim Pawsey writes and shoots for numerous publications, including: Where Magazine, Quench, The Alchemist, Vitis, Taste (BC Liquor Stores), Montecristo and others. When...Summer Sippers
By Tim Pawsey – Vancouver based Tim Pawsey writes and shoots for numerous publications, including: Where Magazine, Quench, The Alchemist, Vitis, Taste (BC Liquor Stores), Montecristo and others. When...Summer Get-togethers
By Daenna Van Mulligen -A sommelier and wine specialist, started her first website WineDiva.ca 15 years ago, and followed with WineScores.ca in 2008. She’s been a constant contributor to...A Spanish-inspired Menu with Fraiche Nutrition
By Alex Anderson. Born and raised in Vancouver, Alex built her wine career working as a sommelier at Tap Restaurant and Nightingale Restaurant. She holds a WSET Advanced certificate...Say Hello to Your New Favourite Wine Region the Similkameen Valley
By Nikki Bayley – a freelance writer for titles including The Guardian, Which?, and Canada’s 100 Best. You can read Nikki’s seasonal BC Wine 101 column in BC Living,...Vegan charcuterie board and local BC Wines to pair with it
By Krystin Tysire– a fashion marketing grad, has a penchant for social media and an eye for spotting trends. As such, she’s been blogging for several years at Krystin...Summer vacation for wine lovers: tasting through the Okanagan Valley.
By Mary Bailey – Mary Bailey holds the WSET Diploma, the French Wine scholar designation and is an ISG certified sommelier. She is also the editor of the Tomato...National Indigenous Peoples Day: Showcasing our land, our people and our wines
By Justin Hall – The winemaker and Osoyoos Indian Band member was born and raised in the Okanagan, first joining Nk’Mip Cellars as a cellar hand before becoming drawn to the...Explorer’s Pass Okanagan Valley. What are you waiting for?
By Laura Milne- Laura Milnes is an Okanagan based WSET certified wine writer and consultant. You can find Laura hosting wine related pop up events, and consulting with...