The Williamette Valley
A taste of Burgundy in the Pacific Northwest
Nestled in the foothills of the Coast Range Mountains, between Portland and the Pacific Ocean, is the Willamette Valley. More than 200 wineries inhabit this 242-kilometre-long fertile stretch where the climate is cool and moist, with the right amount of sunshine to grow tempermental pinot noir grapes, the red grapes for which Burgundy, France, is renowned.
Wilde at the Winery
Township 7 presents performances of An Ideal Husband
On Friday, Township 7 Vineyards & Winery will kick off a summer event that promises to be Wilde-ly entertaining.
Four Can't-Miss Canadian Wine Events
Celebrate Canadian wine and food this summer
How to indulge in your love for Canadian wine and food this summer.
Touring Parés Baltà
Tom Firth visits the vineyards and tastes the wines of this Spanish wine producer
After visiting Luxembourg to judge at the Concours Mondial, I headed to Barcelona for a few days with my brother, who is currently studying in Brussels, Belgium.
Judging at Concours Mondial
Travelling to Luxembourg to judge Old World wines
When I was invited to judge at the Concours Mondial de Bruxelles in Luxembourg in May, I was pretty thrilled. Luxembourg probably isn’t on most Canadians’ travel bucket list — I hadn’t given the country a spare thought since I was in university — but opportunity brings new experiences and I was looking forward to visiting the country for the first time.
Okanagan Celebrity Wine Festival
A weekend of wine, food and glamour in the Okanagan Valley
Want to rub elbows with celebrities and taste fabulous B.C. wine?
Tinhorn Creek and Hester Creek Summer Concerts
More opportunities to hear great music in beautiful B.C. this summer
As soon as we wrote about Mission Hill and Jackson Triggs' summer concert series, we heard about two other great musical events at Canadian wineries this summer.
Wineries feature Summer Concerts
Niagara and Okanagan wineries showcase top performers
Make the most of your wine country experiences this summer by combining a winery visit with a concert. A glass of wine, a beautiful summer night, and great tunes — it doesn’t get much better than that. Here, then, are a few options to consider this summer when you’re planning your vacation:
Where to Stay and Eat in Burgundy
Accommodations and restaurants Beaune and Chablis, as well as Paris
Check out Jennifer Hamilton's article on Burgundy and learn about Chablis.
Get Away to Banff for a Wine Festival
The Banff Rocky Mountain Wine and Food Festival runs from May 13 to 14, 2011
Escape to Banff for a weekend of fine food and wine at one of the most beautiful hotels in the world.
