Global Brand Ambassador for Grant’s Blended Scotch Whisky Shares Passion and Knowledge Ludo Ducrocq, Global Brand Ambassador for Grant’s Blended Scotch Whisky, visits Vancouver July 6 and 7. William Grant & Sons Ltd., independent family distillers since 1887, is the number-one selling Scotch whisky in Canada. Ducrocq, Grant’s first global ambassador, comes to Vancouver to…
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And the Winner is: World’s First Wine Commercial Film Festival Kicks Off Osoyoos Celebrity Wine Festival
A little bit local, a lot of success as Vancouver filmmaker takes top prize Last night the Osoyoos Celebrity Wine Festival kicked off with “The Vinos”, the worlds first wine commercial film festival and “A Little More Local” by Vancouver filmmakers, Barbara Kozicki, Fiona Mongillo, and Charles Hefferman took the top prize. Over 30 entries…
The Wait for the Warmth is Over – Granville Island Brewing Brings Back Limited Release Ginger Beer
We know every season offers something unique in Vancouver, and Granville Island Brewing’s latest limited release is no exception. On June 4, 2010, it is time to heat things up as we roll out Ginger Beer. “GIB’s version of a traditional ginger beer is the perfect combination of spicy Caribbean warmth and refreshing taste, making…
Court of Master Sommeliers Come to Vancouver
COURT OF MASTER SOMMELIERS TO BRING ITS LEADING EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS TO VANCOUVER Only a few spaces remain for the Introductory and Certified Examinations on June 26 – 28 Beginning on June 26, numerous individuals will partake in an intensive, two-day instruction and training session to learn the art and science of wine and spirits service…
Aces Okanagan Wine News
Here’s hoping rain-kissed spring finds you fine as wine – take comfort knowing that healthy vines also appreciate a great drink. The big news: our 2008 Seven Deuce. Sourced from the same, micro-managed Osoyoos small lots as our premium reds, this Shiraz/Cab Sauv blend will blow you away. 14 months in the barrel. Cellarable for…
Stanley Park Brewery
From Tourism VancouverCANADA’S FIRST SUSTAINABLE BREWERY BRINGS HISTORY TO LIFE In 1897, Belgian pioneer brewmaster Frank Foubert established Stanley Park Brewery on the south shore of Lost Lagoon next to the entrance arch in Stanley Park. The brewery was a recognizable landmark in the park, providing refreshment to park visitors. Fast forward 113 years, and…
WSET at Pacific Institute
Pacific Institute of Culinary Arts (PICA) is a dynamic, trend-forward Institution committed to providing industry relevant, top-notch educational opportunities. Proudly then, we congratulate Tim Ellison, fresh off a plane from London and newly minted with BC’s fourth and ninth in Canada, Wine and Spirit Education Trust (WSET®) UK, Level Three Assessor Qualification. After 3 days…
Wild Goose Vintage 2009 Now Available
News from Wild Goose….. The growing season last year was superb, and it truly shows in the quality of the 2009 wines. And as a perk of being on our mailing list, all of our 2009 wines are available to you. (note: many of these wines will not be available through regular channels… consider it…
Vancouver Island Wineries win 21 Medals at All-Canadian Wine Championships
Vancouver Island wineries came away with a treasure-trove of medals in the 2010 All-Canadian Wine Championships. In all Island wineries won 21 medals in 13 different categories. The haul included two coveted Double Gold medals–one for Muse Winery’s 2008 Marechal Foch and one for Church and State Wines’ 2007 Chardonnay. Gold medal winners included Rocky…
Granville Island Brewing Knows West Coast Summers
Patio Season and Robson Street Hefeweizen Have Arrived Vancouverites eagerly await the arrival of summer – it means hanging out at the beach, playing ultimate, hitting up a patio and drinking an ice cold glass of Vancouver water. Just kidding… the summer and patios are all about Granville Island Brewing’s Hefeweizen! This unfiltered wheat ale…
Gnarly Head Gnarliet Burger Contest
Submit your recipe before June 30th Who will be the gnarliest of them all? It will remain a mystery until the two Gnarly Head Gnarliest Burger contest finalists duke it out this coming July. The first ever Gnarliest Burger recipe contest kicks off in March 2010 when contestants from all over British Columbia and…
Mission Hill Family Estate Celebrates Summer of Cuisine, Fine Wine & the Arts
Magical Season of Epicurean Delights & Reserve Concert Series Mission Hill Family Estate is pleased to announce the start of a new series of culinary, fine wine and artistic activities. The season commenced with the opening of the internationally acclaimed Terrace Restaurant this past weekend with live jazz accompanying diners under the open air piazza….
La Stella New Wine Releases
Maestoso – Merlot 2007, Cases Produced: 213,Listed Price: $90 Maestoso or the Majestic. This is our flagship wine; the Jewel in the crown. In 2007 the fruit was harvested at less than 1 ton per acre. The slightly cooler growing season allowed for a wine that is lower in alcohol and higher in acidity compared…
2009 Joie Noble Blend a Winner
JoieFarm is proud to announce that our 2009 A Noble Blend has been awarded Best White Wine in Show at the 29th Annual Riverside International Wine Competition in Temecula, California. In addition JoieFarm has also been awarded the Terroir Trophy, given to “the winery that best displays regional character in its wines.” Dan Berger, chairman…
Spain Theme Region for The Vancouver Playhouse International Wine Festival 2011
The Vancouver Playhouse International Wine Festival is pleased to formally announce the theme region and global focus for 2011. “We’re very excited to welcome Spain as next year’s theme region,” says Festival Executive Director Harry Hertscheg. “Not only does Spain offer a wealth of exciting varietals from storied wine regions, the country also produces the…
Laughing Stock Vineyards Spring Wine Releases
Spring is a busy time in the winery as wines are bottled, buds are bursting and the winery visitors are back on the Naramata Bench. At Laughing Stock Vineyards spring also means that our latest limited production whites are released. Last year was a stellar example of a perfect growing season for these whites. Pinot…
Road 13 Vineyards’ Wiener Dog Day a Charitable Success
Winery raises dollars to educate others on local ecosystem Celebrating the Okanagan Spring Wine Festival and hosted by Road 13 Vineyards’ faithful daschunds Fil and Meg, the 2nd annual wiener dog day was a great success, raising $450 to benefit the Osoyoos Desert Centre. At 25 dogs in attendance in all shapes and sizes: eight…
Wine Professional Challenge 2010 Winner Announced
Sandy Hamilton, former Sommelier of acclaimed restaurant The Cannery Seafood House, Vancouver, was crowned winner of The Art Institute of Vancouver’s Wine Professional Challenge 2010, on April 13, 2010 This year’s competition was held at The International Culinary School at The Art Institute of Vancouver as part of the Playhouse International Wine Festival 2010. It…
Bedouin Soundclash at Tinhorn Creek
The dates are set and contracts signed for the 2010 Tinhorn Creek Canadian Concert Series. One of the most highly anticipated events in the South Okanagan every summer, the Tinhorn Creek Canadian Concert Series highlights up and coming Canadian bands with the finale concert featuring well known hit artists. And this year the line-up is…
2006 Paritua Vineyards Pinot Noir – NZ Otago
Wine Advocate Issue #184 Sep 2009 91 points A Pinot Noir Dry Red Table wine from Otago, New Zealand The 2006 Pinot Noir has a beautifully defined, rather “cool”, reserved, Burgundian nose, capturing the lightness of Pinot Noir, its clarity and pellucid nature. Scents of wild strawberry, raspberry leaf and a touch of limestone. The…
