I’m not a wine snob, but sometimes I think like one
The wine world can get information-heavy pretty quick. The encyclopaedias are thick; the barrels are deep and the snobbery can get ridiculous. However, being a wine snob is a thing of the past. Thankfully, those hoity-toity tides are turning with…
36 Things About Me On My Birthday
This weekend I turned 36 years old. These 36 things about me will help you get to know me and my wine-loving self a little better! If you asked me at any point in my life if I’m doing what…
Gamay is finding a home in BC #gogamaygo
I always try to personalize wine; it helps give a sense of understanding. For instance, let’s say Pinot Noir is your solid BFF. It’s distinct, reliable in a pinch and there’s never a doubt you’ll create many memories together. But…
Robert Mondavi Winery at Van Wine Fest
A few months back I sat in on seminar during the Vancouver International Wine Festival. It wasn’t just any seminar, it was a dive into Robert Mondavi, his path to wine, a peek at his family life and of course…
Gorgeous and Crushable Rosés
In case you’ve been living under a rock, it’s rosé season! Some eager beavers like to welcome the pink drink when they swap out their winter coats for more spring-like attire. In BC, that can be as early as March!…
Wines of Portugal: Blended Highlights
Earlier in April, Wines of Portugal hosted a tasting at the Coast Hotel in Downtown Vancouver. Envision a big, glamorous ballroom with a perimeter of tables, filled with wine made from grapes indigenous to Portugal. Some I knew but still…
Spring Picnic Picks
Depending on which circles you run in, generally speaking, public consumption is frowned upon. The one caveat is when you pack a picnic basket full of delicious bread, cheese and cured meats – then all of a sudden packing a…
Vegan Wine & Easter Dinner
Easter is right around the corner and a plant-based diet is trending. According to Forbes.com, 25% of 25-34 year olds in the United States cite themselves as vegans or vegetarians. So we’re exploring Vegan Wine & Easter dinner options from some of…
VIWF Highlight: Jackson Family Wine Seminar “Next World Chardonnay”
During this year’s Vancouver International Wine Festival, I was fortunate to participate in a seminar called Next World Chardonnay. Anthony Gismondi (The Vancouver Sun and Gismondionwine.com) and Jackson Family Wine Winemaster, Randy Ullom hosted it. Together, they presented ten 100% Chardonnays, all…
Navigating the Vancouver International Wine Festival
It’s here! The 41st Annual Vancouver International Wine Festival is happening this week. When I say Festival, I truly mean it. The event encompasses winemaker dinners, master classes, trade seminars and of course the 4 public sessions in the Festival Tasting…
