Red, Red Wine – Check Out These Beautiful British Columbian Red Wines for Autumn
Now that the weather has returned to cooler temperatures and grey skies, I think it is high time we cozy up with a glass of red wine from our celebrated B.C. wineries. Should you be in the market for...
View ArticleMake It Sweet – TASTE Magazine
Hello and happy 2023 to you all. I am pleased to share with you my first article published in TASTE Magazine through the B.C. Liquor Distribution Board. Featuring dessert wines from around the world,...
View ArticleBlue Grouse Estate Winery and Vineyard – 10th Anniversary and Looking Forward
For those of you who know me, you know I am a card-carrying fan of Blue Grouse Estate Winery, located in the beautiful Cowichan Valley on Vancouver Island, British Columbia. Over the past 10 years, I...
View ArticleLa Maison Osoyoos Larose – After Two Decades, Wines are Available Direct to...
Something exciting is happening in British Columbia! Osoyoos Larose launched their first ever direct-to-consumer membership, ‘La Maison Osoyoos Larose’ late last month. Usually only available at...
View ArticleDa Silva Vineyards and Winery – Wine Review and Connection
Richard Da Silva was one of the first winemakers I met in person when I knew I wanted to get serious about wine. I am trying to remember the event, but it was a walk-around tasting in a hotel...
View ArticleCelebrate Mother’s Day with Flowers and Wine
We celebrate Mother’s Day on Sunday, May 14, this year. Over 50 countries worldwide have a designated date on the calendar to honour Mom. I wrote a piece for the current issue of TASTE magazine with...
View ArticleBottleneck Drive – Experience Something New this Summer in Summerland, B.C.
Hello and happy June! How did that happen? If you are anything like me, June 1st shows up on my iPhone screen, and I start putting together my summer plans. Whether I am looking for days at the beach,...
View ArticleThanksgiving Celebrations with BC Wine
Hello and happy Autumn! As Thanksgiving approaches, many people start planning their menus and selecting the perfect wines to complement their holiday feasts. With so many options available, choosing...
View ArticleCelebrating B.C. Sparkling Wine with Blue Mountain Vineyard and Cellars
There’s something special about popping open a bottle of sparkling wine. The effervescence, the celebratory atmosphere it creates – it’s hard not to feel a little fancy when you’re sipping on some...
View ArticleRara Avis Fortified Haskap Wine
Have you heard of haskap berries? Neither had I until I received a beautifully packaged bottle of fortified haskap wine to try and review. The haskap berry is a type of berry gaining popularity for...
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