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...
by Erin Wills | Sep 10, 2017 | Contributor Post, Wine
It’s September, and I know everyone is all pumpkin spice this and that. However, I’m over here clinging to summer with the perfect rosés for that Summer to Fall transition! Let’s Talk About That Colour Rosé has boomed in popularity over the last few years, especially...
