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Wines of Worth: Chianti Classico’s Evolution (& Revolution?)

by Treve Ring on May 17, 2013 {Comments Closed}

When your region has been officially delimited, your wines recognized for quality and your name familiar all over the wine drinking world since the early 18th century, one might assume you’re set. Non è vero – not true at all.

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SOMM – VIP Wine Tasting and Canadian Premiere

by Press Release on May 14, 2013 {Comments Closed}

SOMM COMES TO VANCOUVER: “Four men will do anything to pass the most difficult test you’ve NEVER heard of…” Excitement has been building around this film from director Jason Wise and now it’s finally here. Here’s what you need to know. The Rio Theatre is pleased ...

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What to DRINK With that – Mexican: Modern & Traditional

by Treve Ring on May 10, 2013 {Comments Closed}

What to DRINK with That - Mexican: Modern & Traditional DRINK editor Treve Ring asks local wine experts how they would approach pairing dishes and flavours. This time we are focusing on Mexican: Modern & Traditional.

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Cabernet Sauvignon at Home in the Southern Okanagan Valley

by Van Doren Chan on May 9, 2013 {Comments Closed}

According to the BC Wine Institute, Cabernet Sauvignon is the fifth most widely planted grape in the Okanagan Valley at approximately 680 acres, coming in just under Pinot Noir at 780 acres. Due to the climatic demands, most of the Cabernet Sauvignon is planted in the South Okanagan area. In the past 15 years there...

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Spring Wine Awards: 2013 Best of Varietal recap

by Jeannette Montgomery on May 7, 2013 {Comments Closed}

Many know the Okanagan Wine Festivals Society for orchestrating some of the best seasonal parties in British Columbia. The Wine Festivals (as they’re affectionately known) have expanded beyond their original Okanagan borders to include wineries from around the province in celebration – and competition. Each spring, The Wine Festivals host the BC Best of Varietal Wine...

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VINcabulary – Pinot Noir

by Treve Ring on May 3, 2013 {Comments Closed}

They don’t call it the heartbreak grape for nothing. The haunting scented memories of one perfectly aged Grand Cru Burgundy have been imprinted on my brain for years. Each Pinot Noir I sniff fails to reach the perfumed, ethereal grace and quiet power of that one wine over a decade ago. Not that I object...

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Canadian Oyster Wine Pairing Winners Announced

by Press Release on Apr 22, 2013 {Comments Closed}

(Osoyoos, BC, April 20, 2013) – The first Canada-wide oyster wine pairing competition sponsored by Codfathers Seafood Market , EAT Magazine and Walnut Beach Resort was held this week and winners were announced during a tasting event at the Oliver Osoyoos Oyster Festival. Following ...

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Somm in the City: Burgundy & Barolo

by Jay Whiteley on Apr 22, 2013 {Comments Closed}

There are guests that come into the restaurant and know so much about a particular wine region that it makes me step back in envy. Getting to know such people and tasting the wines they bring greatly furthers my enjoyment and knowledge of wine.

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Recap: Okanagan Fest of Ale 2013

by Jeannette Montgomery on Apr 18, 2013 {Comments Closed}

Penticton might be in the heart of Okanagan wine country, but for 18 years it’s been home to the Okanagan Fest-of-Ale. Registered as a non-profit society since 1996, the Festival brings an eclectic array of microbrewers to thousands of thirsty attendees in search of their next favourite lager, stout, IPA – or other unusual brew...

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