by Nicole MacKay | Aug 10, 2019 | Wine
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 I thought I’d be doing at 36, the answer would be no. Aside from being a mom, I...
by Nicole MacKay | Aug 4, 2019 | Wine
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 then one day, your Pinot BFF...
by Nicole MacKay | Jul 13, 2019 | Wine
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 his winery and subsequent brands. Mondavi was an integral...
by Nicole MacKay | May 18, 2019 | Wine
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! Others wait more conservatively until the Okanagan...
by Nicole MacKay | Apr 29, 2019 | Wine
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 have challenges pronouncing...
