Looking for something to ring in the New Year or celebrate once it’s begun? JT Entourage Grand Reserve Brut is a classy number worthy of your drinking dollars at just $22.95. It’s been aged for three years and has aromas of yeast, apple and pear. On the palate it is a creamy with some minerality,…
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Parallel 49 Ugly Sweater Milk Stout
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…
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…
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…
The Bermuda Triangle – Recipe from Glowbal Grill Steaks & Satay
The Bermuda Triangle 1 oz Bacardi Oakheart 1 oz Fresh Lime Juice 1 oz Simple Syrup Shake over ice. Pour into rocks glass and top with Ginger Beer & Port.
BC Beer Awards
CAMRA’s HARVEST CASK FESTIVAL CELEBRATE WITH CRAFT BEER AND GOOD CHEER! The 2012 Beer Awards and CAMRA’s Harvest Cask Festival, which celebrates only the very best of locally-produced craft beer, was held this weekend (Saturday, October 13th, 2012) at Chapel Arts (304 Dunlevy Avenue, Vancouver) from 1-7pm. A signature event of the official British Columbia…
Township 7 Winery & Pacific Assistance Dogs Society Launch “Savour & Support” Campaign in BC
Making a pawsitive impact for people with disabilities Township 7 Vineyards & Winery is excited to partner with the Pacific Assistance Dogs Society in a fundraising campaign this fall. The winery is donating .25¢ for every bottle of Township 7 Chardonnay, Merlot or Sauvignon Blanc sold the month of October at BC government wine stores….
