by Nicole MacKay | Nov 19, 2018 | Wine
Confession, I’m a huge Food Network fan. When I heard there were several well-known chefs scheduled to be in attendance at this years’ Eat! Harvest, I knew it would be an opportunity to taste some epic food. Some of the Food Network Players The evening was held...
by Nicole MacKay | Nov 10, 2018 | Wine
Walla Walla wine deserves far more attention, especially considering Walla Walla, Washington, is just 620 kilometers from Vancouver—a quick 7-hour drive, perfect for a long weekend getaway. Despite its proximity, I hadn’t visited until last month and could only recall...
by Nicole MacKay | Oct 28, 2018 | Wine
Rules are being thrown out the window today: Rules Schmules with Alpha Box & Dice. To say there are a lot of rules in the wine industry is a massive understatement. Some rules involve strict laws in certain regions limiting producers to growing specific varietals....
by Nicole MacKay | Oct 20, 2018 | Wine
Beaujolais wines are like the hipster nephew of the wine world — vibrant, quirky, and endlessly fascinating. If Chardonnay is the Mom and Merlot is the Dad, Gamay, the grape behind Beaujolais wines, is the family member who can’t stop bragging about their latest...
by Nicole MacKay | Oct 9, 2018 | Wine
City: Kelowna. The night: free from kids. The occasion: our anniversary. My husband and I noticed Salt & Brick while walking along Bernard Street to our initial intended dinner destination. The door was propped open, and the décor inviting, with a floral print on...
