Grab a Glass and Cheers With CK Mondavi and Family in Their Celebration of 75 Years
This year marks the 75th diamond anniversary for one of Napa Valley’s most iconic families: the CK Mondavi Family. As fourth-generation family members celebrate this iconic year, they’ve decided to celebrate in style by saying thank you to all the wine lovers who have supported them over the years. Their Diamond Sweepstakes will give seven wine lovers the chance to win gift certificates of $1,000 for use at a fine jewelry retailer. In coordination with the Diamond Sweepstakes, sisters Riana and Angelina Mondavi will join their followers for an Instagram Live with @CKMondaviWines on October 7th at 4 p.m. PDT. In celebration of…
Canadians Spend the Most Money on Wine Compared To Similar Sized Countries
A compendium of statistics about the wine industry shows that the amount Canadians spend on wine is more than any other country in the world, at least in comparison to countries of a similar size. Essentially, we’re…
Wines From Argentina To Try on Malbec World Day 2021
This year, I’ve made a concerted attempt to celebrate the special wines days that pop up on social media. From Riesling Day to Pinot Noir Day, I’m trying to have a bottle ready and waiting for each…
10 Drinks That Shaped Episodes of The Office (Seasons 1-3)
The Office is considered one of the all-time great television shows. Jim, Pam, Michael and Dwight were some of our favourite characters on the small screen from 2005 to 2013. But, have you ever noticed how much…
Social Sips Ultimate Guide to BC Wine: 2021 Spring Releases
We’re doing it again! Last year’s BC Wine: Spring Release Guide was such a hit, we had to repeat it this year! I’m pleased to present the Ultimate Guide to BC Wine: 2021 Spring Releases! You’ll notice…
20 Adorable Winery Dogs Who Shake-a-Paw at BC Vineyards
Pretty soon, vineyards across British Columbia will be welcoming Spring‘s arrival. Temperatures will rise, buds will start to break and winery dogs will be let loose among the vines to chase birds, howl at deer and greet…
Get Organized With the Social Sips 2021 Drinks Calendar
There’s a day for everything. Have you heard of Talk Like Yoda Day (May 21) or Chicken Wing Day (July 29)? Of the 365 days in a year, it’s tough to find a day that doesn’t celebrate…
Holiday Wine Guide 2020: Pop These Sparkling Wines For New Year’s Eve
Opening a bottle of sparkling wine can seem like quite a commitment, especially in 2020. This year, most celebrations are relegated to less than a handful of people. If you pop a cork, you’ve pretty much pledged…
Holiday Wine Guide 2020: Tempting Wines For Your Holiday Meal
For reasons beyond our control, Canadians are being forced to throw their holiday entertaining schedule out the window. An evening with girlfriends, a neighbourhood open house, an office Christmas party – it’s all cancelled! Some may sigh…
Holiday Wine Guide 2020: The Best Wines to Gift
Wine is paradoxically one of the easiest and most difficult things to give as a gift. It can be a thoughtless, grab-and-go, hand-it-over absentmindedly in a wine bag kind of present. Or it can be an impactful…
How To Become a Champagne Expert
If you went into a wine shop today, could you confidently pick out a bottle of Champagne to buy? I ask whether it’s with confidence because for the amount of money a single bottle costs, shouldn’t you…
