Raise a Glass of Sauvignon Blanc This Friday One of my favourite grapes in Sauvignon Blanc, perhaps because it goes so well with my favourite food, oysters! This year International Sauvignon Blanc Day takes place on 5 May 2017. We’ve partnered with the New Zealand Winegrowers to assist with a social media campaign to raise awareness…
Tag: New Zealand Wine
The Great New Zealand Wine Tiki Tour – Vancouver
New Zealand Wine Hits Vancouver May 4 I was born in New Zealand and have returned to explore Hawkes Bay, but have yet to tour the entire country’s wine regions! But now’s the chance as the country’s wineries are coming to you in Vancouver! Take a tiki tour, a trip where you take the scenic route, sidetrack…
The Great New Zealand Wine Tiki Tour
New Zealand Wine Visits Vancouver May 5, 2016 New Zealand is my birthplace and I have returned on far too few occasions and I’m left with a gap in my heart each time of think of my home country. I miss my relatives (four generations are still living as my grandparents are in their 90’s) and…
Vancouver New Zealand Wine Fair
Date: Monday 29 April 2013 Time: 7:00PM – 9:30PM Venue: Roundhouse Community Arts & Recreation Centre Street: 181 Roundhouse Mews Town/City: Vancouver, British Columbia V6Z 2W3, Canada ADD TO CALENDAR The passion with which New Zealand winemakers nurture and sustain their land is well known; the same care and commitment to quality can be found in every glass of…
CONTEST CLOSED #Giveaway 2 tickets to Vancouver NZ Wine Fair #nzwine
Congrats to @natvana on the win! TO WIN ALL 3 PLEASE! 1. Tweet “#Giveaway #win 2 tickets #vancouver Ap29 NZ Wine Fair @nzwine @goodlifevan http://ow.ly/kcOAw ” 2. Post a comment below one of the wineries attending. 3. Follow @goodlifevan and @nzwine on twitter Contest closes Thursday April 52, 2013 – winner chosen through random.org GOOD LUCK! Date: Monday 29 April…
Invivo Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc – 2011
From 100 per cent Marlborough Fruit this pale yellow wine has aromas of grass, gooseberries, citrus and tropical fruit. On the palate the wine has concentrated tropical notes, citrus, minerality and noticeable but balanced acidity. It’s a richer style of Sauv Blanc produced with lees stiring. I love pairing with oysters, grilled scallops and ceviche, or sipping…
Pinot Noir – New Zealand
A Thinking Party The most significant event on the New Zealand wine calendar. It only happens once every three years and it’s on again from the 28th to 31st January, in Wellington, next year. Registrations have opened, so all you have to do to secure your place is click here. There will be 112 wineries across…
CONTEST CLOSED #Win #Contest #Giveaway NZ Wine Fair – Tuesday May 1
Win 2 tickets to New Zealand Wine Fair TO WIN 1) Leave a comment on this post naming one of the wineries at the fair http://www.nzwine.com/events/new-zealand-wine-fair-vancouver/ 2) Follow @goodlifevan on Twitter 3) Post the following to Twitter: RT AND comment on 2 ticket #giveaway #nzwine May 1 #Vancouver http://bit.ly/JPB9tr Tuesday May 1, 2012 7:00pm – 9:30 pm…
New Zealand Wine Fair – THIS TUESDAY
Tuesday May 1, 2012 7:00pm – 9:30 pm Roundhouse Community Arts & Recreation Centre In every glass of New Zealand wine is a world of pure discovery. At this once a year exclusive tasting sample a whole new world of wine, pure-intense-diverse. Meet the winemakers and make this your opportunity to discover New Zealand in a…
Sam Neill opens Pinot Noir NZ 2013
Sam Neill, winemaker, movie god and raconteur will open Pinot Noir NZ 2013 in Wellington next year, Chairman of the Board behind the event, Alastair Maling MW, announced as he opened registrations for the event. “Sam was our first choice and we’re tickled pink because he’ll set the tone of “serious fun” over the four…
#Win New Zealand Wine Festival Ticket #Giveaway #NZWINE!
RT or comment on this post to win 2 tickets for Vancouver – Monday May 2, 2011 7:00-9:30 pm Roundhouse Community Arts & Recreation Centre 181 Roundhouse Mews. Discover the fabulous array of New Zealand wines and enjoy your wine with a sampling of fine food and cheeses. In every glass of New Zealand wine is a world…
New Zealand Wine Fair Vancouver
Monday May 2, 2011 7:00-9:30 pm Roundhouse Community Arts & Recreation Centre 181 Roundhouse Mews. Discover the fabulous array of New Zealand wines and enjoy your wine with a sampling of fine food and cheeses. In every glass of New Zealand wine is a world of pure discovery. Sample over 100 proven performers and stars-in-the-making at this once…
South World Wine Society Presents – Wine Out Organically
#nzwine Saturday, February 5th 3-5pm Join us in the tasting room at the Legacy Liquor Store, Olympic Village and experience the latest in New Zealand Organic wines, paired with a selection of delectable cheeses. All wines tasted will be available for purchase at a 5% discount . Visit our website at www.southworldwine.com for more details…
Tickets now on sale for the 7th annual “Passions” eveTickets now on sale for the 7th annual “Passions” event at the Dr. Peter Centrent at the Dr. Peter Centre
On September 19th, 21 of Vancouver’s top restaurants will come together for an unforgettable evening of food and wine to benefit the Dr. Peter AIDS Foundation. Since its inception in 2004, Passions – a Benefit for the Dr. Peter AIDS Foundation has earned a reputation as Vancouver’s “Best Small Gala” and as one of Vancouver’s…
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…
Villa Maria at The Playhouse Wine Festival
New Zealand Winery Takes Centre Stage Sir George Fistonich of Villa Maria Estate to Attend Vancouver International Playhouse Wine Festival Sir George Fistonich, esteemed founder of New Zealand winery Villa Maria Estate, will attend the 32nd Annual Vancouver International Playhouse Wine Festival from April 19-25. New Zealand, along with Argentina, is a theme region at…
HSG Presents Wines of Argentina/New Zealand
Hamilton Street Grill is pleased to host a Yaletown Wine Festival A “Vancouver wine festival” themed evening for those of you who can’t make it to the big festival, are looking for a more casual setting to try this year’s featured wines, or are just looking for great value! Monday, April 26th or Tuesday, April…
Sacred Hill Tasting North Vancouver Everything Wine
April 21 Sacred Hill 4-6 pm Sacred Hill is recognized as one of New Zealand‘s leading, multi-award winning wineries. Focusing on the production of premium handcrafted varietal wines the company’s estate vineyards are located in New Zealand’s leading grape growing regions of Marlborough, Hawke’s Bay and Central Otago. Join Sacred Hill Export Director, Simon Swa at…
Discover NZ at Everything Wine
April 10 Discover New Zealand 2-6 pm New Zealand is a country of contrasts with dense, native forest, snow capped mountains and spectacular coastline. With wine growing regions covering the length of 1600 km, grapes are grown in a vast range of climates and soil types, producing a diverse array of styles. Join us at…
Tickets to the Vancouver Playhouse International Wine Fest On Sale Feb. 2
TRADE DAYS CONFERENCE TICKETS ON SALE FEBRUARY 9, 2010 Tickets to the wildly popular Vancouver Playhouse International Wine Festival go on sale Tuesday, February 2nd, 2010. Tickets to trade events will be on sale February 9, 2010. The 2010 Festival will be one of the largest to date in its thirty-two year history. With 197…
