by Nicole MacKay | Jul 11, 2018 | Wine
Summer has a natural tendency to stir nostalgic memories. From long evenings on the patio to sunshine-filled days at the waterpark with your children or camping! So, it seems a fitting time of year to create the most delicious campfire food and wine pairings. ...
by Nicole MacKay | Jun 29, 2018 | Wine
Portfolio tastings within the wine industry come in a wide range of shapes and sizes: everything from grandiose and crowded to boutique and intimate. I went to one recently that was somewhere in the middle. The AmoVino Portfolio Tasting was high energy and spirited,...
by Nicole MacKay | Apr 4, 2018 | Wine
Wines from Spain were under the spotlight early last month as a co-theme region at the Vancouver International Wine Festival. It was a chance to showcase old vintages, new labels, and a combination of the two. Many growers and winemakers are forging new paths while...
by Nicole MacKay | Mar 3, 2018 | Wine
My husband and I found ourselves with a small window of freedom on an uncharacteristically sunny and gorgeous day in February. We were heading home from Abbotsford along Zero Ave when I said, “Did you know Glass House Estate Winery is along this road?” Hubby said,...
by Nicole MacKay | Sep 18, 2017 | Wine
Monte Creek Ranch Winery is located in the Thompson Valley – just 10 minutes east of Kamloops city limits. It was started in 2009 by blueberry farmers looking for new viable land. The 1,200-acre ranch now includes 65 acres of vineyards on both sides of the Thompson...
