Uncorking a Bold Grape: Zinfandel’s Journey from California to British Columbia Raise a glass, wine lovers! November 20th marks Zinfandel Day, a celebration of this red, robust, versatile grape variety. While California may be its traditional home, Zinfandel’s story takes on a local vibe with plantings in and around Oliver in the southern Okanagan Valley…
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Tempranillo: A Global Gem, Grown Locally
British Columbia’s Tempranillo – Good Wine Gal’s BC Picks On November 14th, it’s time to raise a glass and celebrate International Tempranillo Day. This famous grape from Spain grows here in beautiful British Columbia with an attitude. It’s found a home in sun-soaked southern Okanagan Valley where wineries like Moon Curser, Black Hills, Three Sisters…
BC’s Best Rosés with Good Wine Gal
Looking For BC’s Best Rosés? Good Wine Gal Has You Covered With 300 wineries in the province and many now producing Rosé, there is a lot of choice. From Vancouver Island to the Kootenays, the grapes and styles vary wildly. From established producers like Quails Gate Estate Winery to newish kids on the block like…
2024: The Year of Women in Wine
Good Wine Gal: Women in Wine from Porto to Kelowna Living most of my life in British Columbia, I’ve witnessed the evolution of our local wine industry. With international wine training, I appreciate how global wine trends have influenced BC and its people. Today, the focus is on sustainability, which rests on three pillars: People,…
Marquis Wine Cellars Features Argentine Wines
Davie Street’s Marquis Wine Cellars Features Argentine Wines at FREE Consumer Tasting in Advance of Malbec World Day Saturday, April 13th, 2024, Marquis Wine Cellars will host a FREE tasting focused on great-value wines from Argentina. Guests will taste a selection of Argentine Malbecs paired with empanadas. Your chance to get prepared for Malbec World…
Heleen Pannekoek Fort Berens Winery
Quick Conversations In Wine – Heleen Pannekoek from Fort Berens Winery The Vancouver International Wine Festival is on and we’ve interviewed a few of the attendees that you can meet at the 2024 Festival. Here’s our Q&A with Heleen Pannekoek from Fort Berens Winery in Lillooet, British Columbia. Find more on the Wine Festival here. When…
Amber Pratt Moraine Winery
Quick Conversations In Wine – Amber Pratt from Moraine Winery The Vancouver International Wine Festival is on and we’ve interviewed a few of the attendees that you can meet at the 2024 Festival. Here’s our Q +A with Moraine Winery’s Amber Pratt from Moraine Winery on the Naramata Bench in the Okanagan Valley. More on the…
Glenfiddich Spreads Love This Valentine’s Day
Glenfiddich makes Valentine’s Day sweet with cocktails and gifts for the perfect celebration. Valentine’s Day celebrations are the perfect time to toast to your love with a sultry scotch cocktail. This year’s mid-week Saint Valentine’s celebration calls for a luxurious dinner, and Canada’s favourite single malt scotch whisky, Glenfiddich, is pouring their hearts into romantic…
Vancouver International Wine Festival Tickets on Sale
Vancouver International Wine Festival Celebrates Wines from Italy The 45th Vancouver International Wine Festival returns for an eight-day celebration of wine and food, February 24 to March 3 at the Vancouver Convention Centre and other venues around Metro Vancouver. The 2024 festival features 149 wineries participating in 42 events. This year, the spotlight shines on…
BC Bubbles to Ring in the New Year
Pop Open a Bottle of BC Bubbles to Ring in the New Year What will be in your glass to celebrate the New Year? Here are a few bottles of BC Bubbles that I’ve sussed out for y’all. More on Imbibements Chronos Brut Non-Vintage A combination of 80% Chardonnay and 10% Pinot Noir grapes that…
Gibsons Finest Canadian Whisky for the Holidays
Pair holiday traditions like fireside chats, bonfires, or festive dinners with Gibson’s Finest, an award-winning Canadian whisky that’s full of character. Indulge in flavour and treasured traditions this holiday season! Festive cheer fills the air, it’s that magical time of the year when twinkling lights, heartwarming gatherings, and cherished customs take centre stage. This season,…
Smooth Sipping with Sailor Jerry Spiced Rum
BOLD BAKING & SMOOTH SIPPING WITH SAILOR JERRY SPICED RUM It’s that time of the year, when the air is filled with holiday vibes, prompting you to slip into your comfiest sweaters, cozy up by the fireplace, and transform your home with twinkling lights. This year why not serve up an epic duo – Sailor…
Grant’s Blended Scotch Whisky Cocktails For the Holiday Season
Three Cheers to Tailored Libations Made with Grant’s Blended Scotch Whisky, Ideal for Ringing in the Festive Spirit with Your Crew. We’ve got the scoop on some Grant’s Blended Scotch Whisky Cocktails! ‘Tis the season! Make your holiday gatherings shine brighter by adding a touch of Grant’s magic to holiday celebrations with your cherished crew. “With Grant’s, Canadians can own their…
PC Summer Cocktail Recipes
Summer Cocktail Recipes Made Simply With President’s Choice Lemonades What’s more refreshing in the summer than lemonade? A cocktail made with a lemonade base. Try these summer cocktail recipes, many can be prepared ahead for your next party, or any night of the week, cause you don’t need company over, you should just spoil yourself….
Grand Marnier and Tequila Day
Robin Goodfellow Pairs Grand Marnier and Tequila for National Tequila Day The tequila cocktail game has been catapulted to a whole new level as Grand Marnier has teamed up with Robin Goodfellow, one of Toronto’s top mixologists, as well as local bartenders from major Canadian cities, to create unique tequila cocktails that will be must-tries…
2023 VIWF Awards
CELEBRATING EXCELLENCE: VIWF ANNOUNCES 2023 TRADE COMPETITION WINNERS Spirited Industry Professional, Sommelier of the Year, Terry Threlfall Scholarship, Wine Program Excellence Awards The Vancouver International Wine Festival announced the 2023 trade competition winners on Friday at Celebrating Excellence: 19th Annual Awards Lunch Featuring South America, presented by ContainerWorld. The Celebrating Excellence program is part of the…
2023 British Columbia Lieutenant Governor’s Wine Awards
The Results are in for the 2023 British Columbia Lieutenant Governor’s Wine Awards On April 3 through 5, 2023, fifteen esteemed professional wine judges from Western Canada gathered in Penticton to participate on a blind tasting panel for the British Columbia Lieutenant Governor’s Wine Awards competition to choose the best wines in our province. The…
Botanist Bar 50 Best Bars Awards
Botanist Bar Wins 50 Best Bar Award – Michter’s Art of Hospitality Award Botanist Bar in Vancouver, Canada, has been announced as the winner of the Michter’s Art of Hospitality Award, part of the second annual North America’s 50 Best Bars Awards 2023. Created to recognize the importance of hospitality in the bar experience, this…
Culmina Wines and BC Cheese Pairings
Pairing BC Cheese with Culmina Wine Culmina Family Estate Winery was founded by the Triggs family atop the Golden Mile Bench in British Columbia’s South Okanagan and the wines are crafted with care from grapes grown on their family estate. Winemaker Jean-Marc Enixon is a classically trained French vigneron and winemaker who has made wine…
Skrewball Peanut Butter Whiskey
Cocktails with Skrewball Peanut Butter Whiskey From National Peanut Butter Lover’s Day and St. Patrick’s Day to International Whiskey Day and National Cocktail Day, March is packed with reasons to celebrate with a creative cocktail! May we suggest you try out Skrewball Peanut Butter Whiskey? Sounds crazy, but it’s delicious on its own or on…
