2011 Official Cocktail Competition Winner to be announced on March 31, 2011 Tales of the Cocktail® in partnership with Tasting Panel Magazine announces the 10 finalists for the 2011 Official Cocktail Competition. In 2011, Tales of the Cocktail® Official Cocktail Competition, bartenders were invited to shake things up and create an original Ramos Gin Fizz…
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Laughing Stock Vineyards News
Reminder – The Futures Offering of Portfolio 2009, our signature Bordeaux-style blend is only available until March 31, 2011. Futures provides early subscribers with the option to secure orders of Portfolio before it is released to the public later this fall. The Futures price is $35 per bottle (unchanged since we launched the winery in…
Events at La Table Commune – Cambie Street
In the French tradition, we invite strangers to eat and drink together at La Table Commune (the communal table). We believe experiencing new flavours while meeting new friends makes for a great evening. Now that spring is here, we are excited to announce some new tastings around our “table commune” in the Cambie Street store….
Taste Spring with the Wines of Germany this April
Wines of Germany and BC Liquor Stores team up to inspire the palates of wine enthusiasts across the province with A Taste of Spring in 60 liquor stores throughout the month of April. Savour eight exceptional German wines at the FREE consumer event on Saturday, April 16th, 2011 between 3-6 pm at the 39th &…
East Van Wine Academy
At Vancouver’s Waldorf Hotel on the second and fourth Tuesday each month. Hosted by resident sommelier Kurtis Kolt a different region or country will be featured each event, including Italy, France, Germany, California, Portugal and British Columbia. About the Courses Each one-hour course features a different region or country including Italy, France, Germany, California, Portugal and British Columbia….
Legacy – Upcoming Tastings and Events
All events are free and open to the public unless otherwise noted! SKILLOGALEE WINE TASTING Saturday, 2-6 pm 03/12/2011 Sparkling Riesling (NV) Clean, fresh, Clare-fruit lemony aromas with lovely bright, crisp flavours and revitalising structure that brings a smile to the sparkles and an uncomplicated pleasure in the wine. 2010 Riesling Skillogalee has nominated by…
Last Call for Apogee Merlot from Le Vieux Pin
Le Vieux Pin has changed the name of the Apogée Merlot to the Le Vieux Pin Reserve Merlot. This was done to avoid confusion as well as to honour an agreement made with L’École 41 in Washington State. The agreement allows the winery to continue selling wines with the Apogée name until April 2011 and they are already down…
The Refinery’s Cocktail Kitchen Series Season Two
After just a mere 4 weeks off, the Refinery’s Cocktail Kitchen Series is back. Season Two offers up new spirit and menu pairings, a completely new roster of bartenders from all over the lower Mainland, and better monthly and series prizes than ever before. Brief synopsis on the program: $35 gets each guests 3 cocktails…
VINESTARS OF WINE CELEBRATE 33 YEARS AT PLAYHOUSE WINE FESTIVAL
Meet the industry’s top international trendsetters and principal vintners To mark its 33rd year the 2011 Vancouver Playhouse International Wine Festival will welcome some of the most progressive winemakers and winery leaders in the world. From pouring at the International Festival Tasting to hosting events, these vin-pioneers are set to satisfy curious neophytes and seasoned…
News From Rollingdale Winery
February Special 25% OFF “La Gauche” Cabernet Sauvignon 2007 Pour some fine red on your mid-winter blues. For the next 30 days, Rollingdale’s “La Gauche” Cabernet Sauvignon 2007 can be purchased for 25% off. promotion code for online orders is: CS25FEB11 Decadence – Valentine’s Day Treat Nibble and sip chocolate and Portage with our free…
KETTLE VALLEY WINERY 2011 Celebrating 20 years
#BCWine – News from Kettle Valley Winery Thursday, February 24, 2011 – Pinot Noir Dinner at Camille’s in Victoria with Kettle Valley & Alderlea Winery’s Saturday, February 26, 2011 – Dinner Concert Series 1-866-SKI-KICK www.kickinghorseresort.com February 17 through March 10, 2011 – Kettle Valley “Dine Around” www.camillesrestaurant.com Saturday, March 26, 2011 – “A Whale of…
Wines of British Columbia and Wine Country Ontario Head to The Big Apple for Seriously Cool Chardonnay Media Event
Building upon the highly successful Seriously Cool Chardonnay media tasting held in London, England last spring, Canadian wine producers now have their sights on the Big Apple. The New York City event will take place on March 8 and will include a larger representation of cool climate VQA Chardonnays featuring 54 wines from 31 Canadian…
Stag’s Hollow Winery Celebrates 15th Year with First-of-Its Kind “Cachet™ Series”
#BCWINE Limited Edition Wines Highlight Pioneering British Columbia Winery’s Dedication to Quality and Innovation Marking its 15th anniversary as one of British Columbia’s Okanagan Valley pioneering wine producers, Stag’s Hollow Winery stagshollowwinery.com today unveiled the first two wines in the limited edition Cachet series of uniquely blended wines. The Cachet series continues Stag’s Hollow’s tradition…
Smolensky Wins Tales of the Cocktail on Tour Official Cocktail Competition
Jonathan Smolensky will have his signature drink, the Dalhousie Cocktail, featured throughout Tales of the Cocktail on Tour Vancouver For years now, Tales of Cocktail has been challenging mixologists from around the world to create the flavor of each year’s festivities with the official cocktail. Now that Tales of the Cocktail is taking its show…
TICKETS TO THE VANCOUVER PLAYHOUSE INTERNATIONAL WINE FESTIVAL ON SALE JANUARY 25TH, 2011
Tickets to the wildly popular Vancouver Playhouse International Wine Festival go on sale January 25th, 2011. Marking its 33rd year with Wines from Spain and a Global Focus on Fortified Wine, the Vancouver Playhouse International Wine Festival runs from March 28th to April 3rd, 2011. Arguably one of the most important wine events in North…
Vancouver Official Cocktail Finalists Announced
Winner to be Announced on Thursday, January 13 in Vancouver Tales of the Cocktail® has been challenging mixologists throughout the world to create the flavor of each year’s festivities with the official cocktail. Now as Tales of the Cocktail® makes its way to Vancouver, the world’s premier cocktail festival asked Canadian mixologists to share their…
Wine Plus+ Wine Training & Consulting
At Wine Plus+ we have developed a full schedule of both WSET courses and Tasting Series events. You can check out the dates for classes in both Kelowna & Penticton, BC at www.wineplus.ca. Taking a course from the world’s number one recognized wine body, the Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET), is not just good…
Fine Vintage WSET 2011 Courses
1 Day FOUNDATION $399 (includes WSET exam, instruction, wine & study guide) VANCOUVER 1 Sat, Jan 22, 2011 9:30am-5:30pm CALGARY 1 Sat, Feb 5, 2011 9:30am-5:30pm KELOWNA 1 Sat, Feb 5, 2011 9:30am-5:30pm PENTICTON 1 Sat, Feb 26. 2011 9:30am-5:30pm VANCOUVER 1 Sat, April 16, 2011 9:30am-5:30pm 4 Week FOUNDATION $499 (includes WSET exam, instruction,…
TALES OF THE COCKTAIL ON TOUR VANCOUVER ANNOUNCES SEMINAR LINEUP
Spirited ticket packages go on sale Saturday, January 15, 2011 For eight years, Tales of the Cocktail® has been bringing cocktail aficionados from around the world to New Orleans, for the most spirited event of the year. For the first time, this internationally acclaimed cocktail festival is taking its show on the road with Tales…
Poplar Grove Winery gives to South Okanagan Women in Need
One of British Columbia’s best known boutique wineries, is committed to creating a positive difference in the local community. One of the goals at Poplar Grove Winery is to create a positive difference in the local community. Each year, the Poplar Grove team selects a charity to support; this year’s focus is the South Okanagan…
