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...
by Nicole MacKay | Apr 22, 2019 | Wine
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 corkscrew in your bag is considered quasi...
by Nicole MacKay | Mar 26, 2019 | Wine
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 my...
by Nicole MacKay | Mar 21, 2019 | Wine
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 Wines Winemaster, Randy Ullom hosted it. Together, they...
by Nicole MacKay | Feb 26, 2019 | Wine
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 Room....
