Royals Enjoy Quails' Gate Wine
B.C. wine served at dinner for Will and Kate in the Northwest Territories
Will and Kate, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, sipped on B.C. wine at a dinner in the Northwest Territories last night.
Interview with Jak Meyer
The founder of Meyer Family Vineyards talks about starting a winery and making wine in the Okanagan Valley
To follow up on our Oh! Canada feature, we spoke with a few more winery owners and winemakers about making wine in the Okanagan Valley.
A Boys' Night Out to Fight Cancer
Lifford Wine Agency to raise money for prostate cancer research
Lifford Wine Agency is bringing together gear, cars and wine to support prostate cancer research. Boys' Night Out will be held at the Audi Downtown Toronto showroom on Thurs., July 14 from 7 to 10 p.m.
My Favourite Wine: Alexandre Picard
This former Montreal Canadiens defenceman loves French and California reds
Alexandre Picard was born in 1985 in Gatineau, Que., and started playing hockey at age 4. Drafted by the Philadelphia Flyers in the 3rd round of the 2003 NHL draft, he won the 2004-05 Calder Cup with the AHL's Philadelphia Phantoms. Most of his career to date has been spent with the Flyers organization and, on Feb. 1, 2007, he set a franchise record for the number of assists by a rookie in a single game. He also played with the Tampa Bay Lightning, Ottawa Senators and Carolina Hurricanes, before signing with the Canadiens in the summer of 2010. In July 2011, Picard signed with the Pittsburgh Penguins as a free agent.
Support the Penticton Art Gallery
An evening of wine, food and the arts to support Penction's public art gallery
Looking for a way to combine your love of art and wine? Support the Penticton Art Gallery by attending their 34th annual fundraising Art Auction.
How to Find Your Favourite Wine
Great wine is about value, not what the experts tell you to buy
As a wine “expert” of no fixed address (I don’t work in a restaurant or retail setting), the most frequent wine question I am asked at cocktail parties is, “What is your favourite wine?” Despite being asked many times over the years, I am never prepared for this question and usually blurt out something along the lines of “It’s a bit like a favourite child, how do you choose?” and then say, “Burgundy, I guess…”
How Sci-Fi Characters Are Like Wine
Comparing four favourite science-fiction TV characters to wine
The thing about nerds, even wine nerds, is that they’re never nerdy about one thing. Whether it’s music, politics, sports or comic books, true nerds usually have more than one topic that turns their crank.
Interview with IVWA Volunteer Danielle Radke
SAIT instructor Danielle Radke helps out in the IVWA wine room
Name: Danielle Radke
How to Pair Wine with Music
IVWA judge Bill Zacharkiw explains how to pair music with wine
Judge Bill Zacharkiw is famous within the Wine Access judging panel for being the guy who tastes wines, without shoes but with his headphones on. Yes, don't tell him, but behind the scenes, we call him Shoeless Bill Zacharkiw.
Interview with IVWA Volunteer Sebastien Lafortune
The sommelier at the Calgary Hyatt Regency helps the International Value Wine Awards run smoothly
Name: Sebastien Lafortune
Five Minutes with IVWA Volunteer Pat Gaviller
A retired veterinarian volunteers in the wine room at the International Value Wine Awards
Name: Pat Gaviller
Fun Facts About the International Value Wine Awards
The Wine Access International Value Wine Awards by the numbers
Interview with IVWA Volunteer Mairi Serpas
Q&A with a volunteer who makes the Wine Access International Value Wine Awards a success
Name: Mairi Serpas
"The Grape Down" Wins Big at The Vinos
Commercial about the secret of Black Hills wine takes first place at wine film festival
"The Grape Down," won first place, $1,500 and three cases of B.C. wine, at The Vinos at the Osoyoos Celebrity Wine Festival.
Wine Experts: Future of B.C. Wine Lies with Syrah
Judging B.C. and international syrahs at the Osoyoos Celebrity Wine Festival
At the Judgement in Osoyoos tasting event this afternoon at the Osoyoos Celebrity Wine Festival, the judges declared that B.C. wine has a strong future with syrah.
Wine Picks for June 10, 2011
More wine picks for the weekend
Wine picks for the day. To receive 15 free tasting notes in your inbox every Thursday, subscribe to Buyer's Guide+.
How to Define Old World Wine
Do wines from Israel, South Africa and China belong in the New World or the Old World?
When I started my wine education way back when, (around the time my web editor was turning 6 or 7), it was pretty simple — the “Old World” was Europe and the “New World” was everywhere else.
Wolfgang Puck Launches Wines
World-famous restaurateur launches his own line of wines with California winery
Famous restaurateur Wolfgang Puck has launched his own line of wines, produced by Delicato Family Vineyards in California.
Wine Picks for June 7, 2011
Wine picks from Canada, Chile and South Africa for your Tuesday night dinner
Today's wine picks. Click on the wine name to view the full tasting note. Subscribe to Buyer's Guide+ to receive 15 free tasting notes to your inbox every Thursday.
Dish n' Dazzle for the B.C. Hospitality Foundation
A fundraiser in Vancouver to support B.C. hospitality workers
The B.C. Hospitality Foundation and the Wines of Chile are co-hosting a fundraiser for the foundation on Friday, June 17 at the Fairmont Pacific Rim Hotel.
Wine Picks for June 3, 2011
Wine tasting notes from Canada, Argentina, France and Australia
Wine picks for your Friday. Click on the wine name to view the full tasting and sign up to receive free tasting notes every Thursday.
Calgary Co-op Helps Turn Wine into Water
Durbanville Hills donates $1 from bottles sold in Calgary to Wine to Water
Turning water into wine? That’s so 2,000 years ago. In 2011, Alberta wine enthusiasts can do the reverse, and help change vino into H2O.
Wine Picks for May 31, 2011
Wine picks from the United States, Italy and Chile
Click on the wine name to view the full tasting note. Get more wine picks delivered to your inbox every Thursday.
Indy 500 Commemorative Wines
Are you a super fan of this famous car race? Pick up one of these commemorative bottles.
The Indianapolis (Indy) 500 race is celebrating its centennial this year. Several race car drivers involved in the wine industry are releasing commemorative bottles to celebrate the race's 100th year.
Tasting Wines from Bouchard Père et Fils
What to drink and why this Burgundian producer is so special
I had the chance to sit down with Luc Bouchard of Maison et Domaines Henriot, which owns the well-known Burgundy house of Bouchard Père et Fils. Bouchard Père et Fils was started in 1731 and purchased in 1995 by the Henriot group, but it remains a family-owned business driven by quality.
Long Weekend Wines
More great sippers to celebrate the May Long Weekend and the start of summer
More wine picks to help you enjoy the long weekend.
Wine Picks for May 16, 2011
Today's wine picks are a chardonnay, pinot grigio, cabernet sauvignon and a high-scoring red blend
Today's top wine picks. Check more wine picks and get free tasting notes delivered to your inbox every Thursday.
Chablis: What’s in a Name?
Burgundy is reclaiming the grape
If ever a wine suffered an identity crisis, it’s Chablis. For many people, Chablis is generic dry white wine, possibly served from a box or jug, likely made in California.
Wine Picks for May 12, 2011
Today's wine recommendations are from France, Germany, Argentina and Canada
Click on the wine name to view the tasting note. Want more wine picks?
5 Great Wines from France
French wine picks that are worth trying
The Cannes International Film Festival begins today. You're probably not going to the festival (if you are, I'm jealous,) but it's a great excuse to drink French wine.
Wine Picks for May 10, 2011
New wine picks from Australia, Canada and Argentina
Click on the wine name to view the full tasting note.
Talking with Jackson Estate Winemaker Mike Paterson
Mike Paterson talks to Wine Access about Marlborough, pinot noir and Jackson Estate's philosophy of terroir
The New Zealand Wine Fair will be coming to Quebec City, Montreal and Toronto from May 9 to 12, after making stops in Vancouver and Calgary.
Wine Picks for Election Day
Throw an Election Day party — or drown your sorrows — with these wine suggestions
Whether you need to celebrate the win or mourn the loss of your political party, these wine picks are perfect for Canada's Election Day.
Australian Wine Revolution to Hit Toronto
Discover more than shiraz at this iYellow Wine Club and Wine Australia event
Come taste a revolution in a bottle.
English White Wine to be Served at Royal Wedding
Chapel Down delivered to Buckingham Palace for Prince William and Kate Middleton's wedding
The Daily Mail Online is reporting that a white wine from Chapel Down, a winery in Tenterden, Kent, England, will be served at the Royal Wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton.
Wine Picks for April 26, 2011
Torrontés, riesling, cabernet sauvignon and a merlot blend are today's picks
Click on the wine name to viewing the full tasting note.
Winston Churchill Favoured Pol Roger
Pol Roger Champagne at the Royal Wedding is not so surprising
According to a blog post on the Wall Street Journal website, Pol Roger is a good guess for the Royal Wedding Champagne. Although Buckingham Palace has not confirmed the Royal Wedding Champagne selection, many in the wine world, including Decanter.com, suspect that Pol Roger has been chosen.
Find a Great Wine Job
James Cluer launches international wine job websites
James Cluer has launched three websites to serve Canadians and Americans looking to work in the wine and hospitality industries — winejobsCanada.com, winejobsUSA.com and winejobsCalifornia.com.
Wine News for April 14, 2011
Crushpad moves its headquarters, distinguishing between cheap and expensive wine and the Food Network to release wines
Photo: juanlondres2
Wine Picks for April 14, 2011
Wine picks from Canada, the United States and Spain
Click on the wine name to view the full tasting note. And don't forget to check out yesterday's wine picks if you missed them!
Wine Picks for April 13, 2011
Wine picks for #WineWednesday — France, Spain, Italy and the United States
Today's picks feature wines from Spain, Italy, the United States and France. Click on the wine name to view the full tasting note.
Wine News for April 12, 2011
A mogul buys a winery, single-serving wine glasses and a protest against Canada's Intoxicating Liquors Act
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Wine Picks for April 12, 2011
Today's picks are from Spain, New Zealand and South Africa
Click on the wine name to view the full tasting note. Check out yesterday's wine picks.
Wine Picks for April 11, 2011
White wines from British Columbia and Chile; red wines from Australia and Spain
Photo: marciofleury
Chardonnay is a Cool Grape
Toast chardonnay at the inaugural International Cool Climate Chardonnay Celebration this July
Do you love chardonnay? Celebrate the grape July 22 to 24 at the inaugural International Cool Climate Chardonnay Celebration in Niagara, Ontario, Canada.
New Zealand Wine Fair comes to Canada
Annual festival promises top wines, winemakers
Every spring, the annual New Zealand Wine Fair comes to Canada, bringing a fresh selection of New Zealand wines as well as a slew of winemakers, all ready to share their creations with Canadians.
Wine Questions: Indigenous Grapes
What you need to know to drink more unique wine
Learn about indigenous grapes and how to swap international grapes for more unique varieties.
Brits Hope for English Sparkling Wine at Royal Wedding
Facebook campaign created for English bubbly to be served on April 29
The British Monarchy has a long tradition of enjoying French Champagne, but some Britons are hoping that Prince William and Catherine Middleton will select English sparkling wine for their wedding reception.
Managing Wine Abuse
How shipping and handling can damage your wine and what to do about it
How much abuse can a wine take? I decided to tackle this reader question from Art in a blog post.
Upcoming Events
- Characters of the Okanagan Wine Tasting Experience
September 30th- October 1st, 2011
- Rocky Mountain Wine & Food Festival Calgary
October 14th & 15th, 2011
- Rocky Mountain Wine & Food Festival Edmonton
October 21st & 22nd, 2011
- Cornucopia Whistler's Celebration of Wine and Food
November 10th-13th, 2011
