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The Story on New Boutique BC VQA Wines Now Available at BC Liquor Stores.
Throughout November at BC Liquor Stores, category manager Stephen Schiedel is offering a selection of 10 BC VQA Boutique Wines he’s assembled to expose wine-savvy shoppers with new selections and...A LOVE FOR LOCAL.CHEESY PIZZA WITH BC MERLOT.RECIPE DEMONSTRATION BY JENNIFFER SCHELL AND SPECIAL GUESTS.
What inspired you to craft a cookbook that features specifically BC wine and food pairings? I have spent my career focussing on spotlighting the incredible community of people behind the...Harvest Havens and Grape Escapes
It’s fall, which means there’s no better time to head to wine country, especially considering that harvest is in full swing across British Columbia. In essence the season heralds both...MAMIE’S SCALLOPS À LA FLAMANDE PAIRED WITH PREMIUM BC SAUVIGNON BLANC. RECIPE DEMONSTRATION WITH JENNIFER SCHELL & SPECIAL GUESTS
Where did you source the local ingredients like the Emmenthal cheese and BC scallops for this dish? The produce came from my favourite local fruit and vegetable stand, Don-O-Ray Farms...Sip. Love. Local. The BC Wine Lover’s Cookbook is the perfect companion
By Jennifer Schell – Jennifer Schell Lirag is a highly acclaimed, international award-winning food and wine author, photojournalist and champion of BC’s local food, wine and farm community. Jennifer’s...Sommelier Review: New Wines of BC Explorer App
The Taste Test When you first download the Wines of BC Explorer App, you are asked to fill out a taste test. It collects a wide scope of information,...Tasting BC Terroir. Signature Signs. Recognizing BC Grown & Produced
If you’ve ever seen a sommelier blind taste through a flight of wines, or watched the documentary Somm on Netflix, the idea that someone could identify a wine by taste...VIRTUAL BC WINE EDUCATION & TASTING SERIES. EPISODE 4: MASTER OF WINE RHYS PENDER WITH GUESTS MISSION HILL FAMILY ESTATE PRESIDENT DARRYL BROOKER & ST.HUBERTUS & OAK BAY PROPRIETOR ANDY GEBERT
Wondering if BC wines age well? Try sampling an old vines Riesling, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and a premium red wine blend. Wines of British Columbia welcomes Rhys Pender, Master of...Dads Behind BC Wine
Father’s Day is June 21 and we’re celebrating by highlighting some of the Dads behind BC wine! We caught up with some of the hardworking Dads behind BC Wine to...Virtual BC Wine Education & Tasting Series. Episode 3: Vancouver-Based Sommelier Sean Nelson With Guest BC Winemakers Mark Hopley & Devon And Dylan Hamilton
What makes a Pinot Blanc or Cabernet Franc from British Columbia so desirable? Vancouver-based Sommelier Sean Nelson dives into two grapes varieties contrasting different styles of BC VQA Wines and...Virtual BC Wine Education & Tasting Series. Episode 2: Calgary-Based BC Wine Educator Jenny Book With Dwight Sick And Sarah Bain
Learn about a Traditional Sparkling that can age, an Ehrenfelser to help you unwind, a Pinot Gris that pairs well with most dishes, and a premium Meritage from the Naramata...Virtual BC Wine Education & Tasting Series. Episode 1: Sommelier Kurtis Kolt & Guest BC Winemakers Ann Sperling & Severine Pinte
Learn about an award-winning BC riesling, a memorable rhone-style white blend, a gorgeous syrah, and a pinot noir worth savouring. Join Wines of British Columbia and wine writer, educator and...BC WINE NEEDS US NOW.
There are defining moments in life that change the world, shape a generation, and inform the future. This agonizing Covid-19 situation has presented a pivot point for us all. Everything...A tribute to the wine industry on International Women’s Day
Thirty-five years ago I started my career in the BC wine industry, where I had the rare opportunity to add my voice at the executive level and in the boardroom....A Toast to BC VQA
Several wines readily available today are living mementoes of those early days. CedarCreek Platinum Block 2 Pinot Noir BC VQA 2017. In 1986 Senator Ross Fitzpatrick took over struggling Uniacke...BC Wine: How BC VQA Paved the Way
In worldwide terms the story of British Columbia’s modern wine industry is brief. It was fuelled not only by innovation and experimentation but also by sheer determination. The beginning of the...5 Ways to Find Balance Plus Still Enjoy Life
Now that the New Year is officially here (kind of scary, not going to lie), it’s all about reflecting on your goals. At least for me, anyway. I find having...Fall into a Perfect Winter Wine Feast
What a pleasure to have the opportunity to pair BC wines with Fraiche Nutrition’s creative and colourful December dinner! The four-course menu has a “fall into winter” feel to it,...