Choose Your Own Wine Adventure: Self-Isolation
We’re living in unprecedented times. We’re avoiding large gatherings and maintaining social distancing. Essentially, we’re confining ourselves in our homes for as many hours of the day as possible. Most of us are doing so willingly for the greater good of our loved ones and communities. And we’re fortunate to live in a time of technology that’s making this social discomfort fairly comfortable. Even our local BC wineries are offering new selections and free shipping to help get us through this chaos. But for whatever discomfort you’re feeling, there’s a happy-hour light at the end of the tunnel. And since…
BC Wine: 2020 Spring Release Guide
Wouldn’t it be nice to have a one-stop guide for all of your British Columbia wine needs? Sure, there’s social media (did I see that riesling release on an Insta story or was it a post?) or e-newsletters (why did…
Primo Pinot Noir: 5 Under $25
I’ve had some great feedback on a couple of articles lately that highlight quality bottles under $25. First, my published piece for TASTE Magazine called Top Tier Cabs Under $25. Then, Global Chardonnays: 5 Under $25. Today, we’re taking a look…
Costco Wine Buyers’ Guide
I never thought I’d say this, but daaaaayum Costco, I’m impressed! Before researching this article, I’d never stepped foot in a Costco liquor store. Erin had written about Costco in her Calgary Wine Buyers’ Guide a couple of years ago.…
Global Chardonnays: 5 Under $25
I had an article published recently for TASTE Magazine called Top Tier Cabs Under $25. Apparently that price point is a sweet spot because I got requests to continue the theme! Today, we’re taking a look at chardonnays under $25…
Portugal’s Wine Identity Through Heritage & History
Admittedly, I know a lot more about the wine industry in Portugal than I do about the country itself. I shared a few tidbits earlier this year following a Wines of Portugal showcase in Vancouver. A quick Google search told…
Summerhill Pyramid Winery: New Chapter & New Vision
My connection to Summerhill Pyramid Winery dates back to the late ’80s. Since I was 5, my family spent our summers camping at West Bay Beach Resort on the Westside of Kelowna. I’d lay on a lounge chair for hours…
Telmo Rodriguez’s Spanish Wine Landscape
In 1994, gastronomy in Spain consisted of paella and sangria; One food and one drink known the world over as ‘Spanish’. In that same year, Telmo Rodriguez began traveling across the country in search of workable vineyards to create a…
O’Rourke’s Peak Cellars is Moving Mountains
It seems that authenticity and boutique-style experiences are trending. Wineries are giving visitors unique and personalized tours or the taste of one-off samples of experimental wines in order to be memorable. However, these experiences translate to visitors in vastly different…
Trialto Showcase: Yealands, Grgich & L’Ecole No. 41
I’ve never been speed dating but if I had, I’d imagine it to be fairly similar to a recent experience at a portfolio showcase for Trialto. I was invited to interview 3 of Trialto’s wine producers at one of my…
Upscale Casual Restaurants and Wine Picks for Fall
Fall is a busy time of year. Between prepping for Halloween and catching up on TV’s season premieres – meal prep and planned dinners tend to go by the wayside. It’s hard to always be on our A-game, but meals…
