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...
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,...
