Seasonal ale is upon us and this little number has both an entertaining label and a rewarding interior. It’s dark brown in colour and has aromas of roast cocoa beans and wood burning fire. Tastes like coffee, chocolate, hazelnut and caramel and is somewhat creamy. Finishes smoothly and makes me crave a hearty beef stew…
Category: Drinks
The Pumpkining – Granville Island Brewing
This seasonal Belgian ale from Granville Island Brewing is actually made with organic pumpkin puree adding distinct pumpkin notes. There’s a malty caramel aroma and the brew is crisp with slightly sweet, mildly bitter with notes of Christmas spices, and a malty finish. Love the new labels; don’t let it scare you off. Works well…
Parallel 49 Salty Scot
This Salted Caramel Scotch Ale is not surprisingly full of caramel, dried fig and malt flavours and a definite sweetness and mild saltiness. Lots of buttered caramel on the nose with coffee, vanilla and a marked toastiness. A good sip for the holiday season and would work well with a nice creme caramel or pumpkin…
2012 Sommelier of the Year Terry Threlfall Launches TNT
Today we are pleased to welcome contributor Valerie Van Der Gracht to GLV. Here’s her coverage on TNT. Named Sommelier of the year in 2012 by Vancouver Magazine, California Sunset Magazine, and Vancouver International Wine Festival Terry Threlfall has officially launched his own wine TNT – Terry Nicholas Threlfall – Cerqueira Vineyard – 2012 Chardonnay…
Shane Mulvany Wins Angostura Bitters Canadian Cocktail Challenge
Cocktail enthusiasts headed to the Blackbird Public House & Oyster Bar in Vancouver where Toronto native Shane Mulvany took home the win with his Brian Lara Swizzle and Banana au Rum recipes. Mulvany works at The Chase in Toronto and also recently won the Hogtown Shakedown at Toronto’s Cocktail Week. Competitors had to make one…
Languedoc Hits Vancouver Wine Bars by the Glass – Enter to WIN a Languedoc Wine Bar Crawl for Two!
This fall, Languedoc Wines are sponsoring an exciting new promotion in four of Vancouver’s top wine bars: The Wine Bar: 1167 Marinaside Crescent Brix: 1138 Homer Street Siena: 1485 West 12th Ave Seasons in the Park: Queen Elizabeth Park, West 33rd Avenue at Cambie Street From now until November 14th, four of Vancouver’s hottest wine…
MadeWithLove™ National Mixology Competition Vancouver Finals Winners Announced
On Monday, July 8, 2013, the MadeWithLove™ National Mixology Competition held its Vancouver finals at Roundhouse Community Arts & Recreation Centre. 250 participants enjoyed an evening of culture and creativity whilst tasting original cocktails specially created by 11 mixologists selected in last April’s regional qualifiers. Of the 11 finalists, Mike Shum of the Fairmont Pacific…
Stanley Park Brewery Wit
This Belgian-style wheat aged (Witbier = white beer) is golden-straw in colour and hazy from the yeast and wheat that remain in the unfiltered beer. There are hints of coriander, star anise, malt and lots of fruit, orange peel and citrus in the bottle. A refreshing beer to sip alongside some fried chicken at a…
Vancouver Tequila Expo
The Vancouver International Tequila Expo is back, bigger and better for 2013! We’ve moved to a new home at the Hyatt Regency Vancouver, with triple the floor space, more than double the capacity, and of course, more tequila brands! The Second Annual Vancouver International Tequila Expo (VITE) is Western Canada’s largest festival dedicated to Mexico’s…
Joie Farm Pinot Blanc 2012
An old-vine Pinot Blanc crafted from grapes grown on vines 25 years plus. Alsatian in style, the Pinot Blanc has gorgeous aromas of apple, mandarin, and some citrus notes. Good acidity with apricot, some tropical fruits and a slight minerality. Very good with some fresh spot prawns! Another bottle please.
Left Field Big Dry Cider
Traditional English-style cider on the very dry side. Highly enjoyable with crisp apple, citrus notes, clean, crisp with a slight bubble and some noticeable tannins. Great with cheese, a roast chicken, and pork chops. About Established in the heart BC’s interior, Left Field Cider Co. is a family owned business, making traditional cider in small…
Vancouver Tequila Expo
VANCOUVER INTERNATIONAL TEQUILA EXPO ANNOUNCES AZUÑIA TEQUILA COCKTAIL COMPETITION, RESTAURANT PARTNERS, AND AGAVE WEEK Founding Partners Eric Lorenz, Manuel Otero, Darryl Lamb & Mirko Morhac of the Second Annual Vancouver International Tequila Expo(VITE) announced today the launch of the Tequila Expo’s Azuñia Tequila Cocktail Competition and revealed their restaurant partners. “This year’s event will feature…
Wines of Germany
The month of April marks the foundation of Spring, the epitome of freshness and the feature of German wines with Asian flavours in Wines of Germany’s Perfect Pairings in-store thematic. This April, 60 BC Liquor Stores throughout the province will feature German wines with a focus on the food-friendliness of these wines with Asian cuisine. 12 wines have been…
CANADIAN OYSTER WINE PAIRING COMPETITION WINNERS ANNOUNCED
The first Canada-wide oyster wine pairing competition sponsored by Codfathers Seafood Market , EAT Magazine and Walnut Beach Resort was held April 19, 2013 and winners were officially announced at the Oliver Osoyoos Oyster Festival. The Canadian Oyster Wine Competition follows in the footsteps of the American Pacific Coast Oyster Wine Competition, created by Jon…
VANCOUVER INTERNATIONAL WINE FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES THEME REGION FRANCE FOR 2014
Bubbly is toasted as global focus Canada’s premier wine show wrapped up March 3, ending its 35th year by announcing France as the theme for 2014. Next year, flutes are raised to Bubbly as the global focus. Oenophiles eagerly anticipate sips of the world’s finest sparkling wines, with corks popping from rare bottles and vintages…
Perfect Pairings with Wines of Germany at the BCLDB
In the spotlight at participating BC Liquor Stores this April The month of April marks the foundation of Spring, the epitome of freshness and the feature of German wines with Asian flavours in Wines of Germany’s Perfect Pairings in-store thematic. This April, 60 BC Liquor Stores throughout the province will feature German wines with a…
Parallel 49 Gypsy Tears Ruby Ale
A ruby red coloured ale with lots of dark malt, cirtrus and hop aroma and flavour. They’ve used late hop additions and dry-hoppying. There’s a slight bitterness. A truly enjoyable brew. Would like to sip this with some buffalo wings. About Parallel 49: As a group of craft beer lovers, founders Mike, Nick, and Anthony…
Parallel 49 Old Boy
This traditional British ale is an made as an ode to the pub beers of England. A smooth malty beer with caramel, cocoa and light on the hops. A nice clean beer that works well with red meat dishes such as a stew or pot pie. About Parallel 49: As a group of craft beer…
Saturna Island Family Estate Riesling 2011 ($16.99)
Saturna Island Family Estate Winery’s Winemaker, Homan Haftbaradaran, has made some welcome changes at Saturna Island winery; one being sourcing some of the grapes off-island to develop varieties not grown on the Saturna. Haftbaradaran sourced some of the grapes for the 2011 Riesling wines from Okanagan Falls and from the Similkameen’s Cawston from sunrise vineyards owned by…
Canadian Oyster and Wine Pairing Competition Deadline Looms
WHAT CANADIAN WINES PAIR BEST WITH OYSTERS? A Canadian wide oyster wine pairing competition sponsored by EAT Magazine, Walnut Beach Resort and Codfathers Seafood has become part of the line-up for the second annual Oliver Osoyoos Oyster Wine Festival taking place April 17-21, 2013. “Canada has some of the best oysters in the world,” comments…
