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...
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...
