Written By Treve Ring Libations / Wine News Aug 17, 2011 Book Review: John Schreiner’s BC Coastal Wine Tour Guide SHARE VIA: Facebook Twitter PinterestYou heard it here first folks. 2011 is The Year of the Wine Islands. Ok, so perhaps not weather-wise (our exceptionally cool and wet spring and early summer playing hawk-dove with the vines). But certainly this is the year when attention is being directed to the BC vintners, vineyards and varieties grown off the mainland and on the coast. Two books profiling this emerging wine region were published this spring. The first, an overview of the Island Wineries by EAT Publisher Gary Hynes and crew (of which I am part). And the latest, arguably the most resounding voice of approval, is John Schreiner’s BC Coastal Wine Tour Guide.For those in the industry, Schreiner needs no introduction. Canada’s most prolific wine book author, John has penned more than 10 books since his first in 1984 – the original classic – World of Canadian Wine. His best selling The Wineries of British Columba has been reprinted and updated numerous times, and is an invaluable resource for insight into the people and places of BC wine. There is certainly no one that knows the history and stories of the soils and growers better than Schreiner, on a first name basis with the producers, their families – and I would reckon – the winery dogs. His oft-updated blog, John Schreiner on wine, is one of my most-clicked bookmarks, as John is always the first to update followers on new releases, moving winemakers and freshman wineries. So to have such a respected and admired authority focus his eagle eye specifically on the wineries of the Islands and coast is something to take note of (and for Islanders like me, to be proud of).In his trademark friendly-yet-factual style, John profiles over 65 wineries in this portable paperback. Covering the Fraser Valley, Vancouver, Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands, the book outlines the history of each region, the pioneers and rising stars, and his top wine picks. Full contact information is listed for each winery, as well as a glossary at the back to translate common wine terms. I love the clear colour maps on the inner front and rear fold-out covers – exceptionally useful for wine touring. I wish I had such a handy resource for my recent wine trip through Oregon’s Willamette Valley (John – looking for another project?).BC Coastal Wine Tour Guide is an excellent guide for a tasting and touring trip in this region – for both the planning stages and on the road. BC Coastal Wine Tour Guide – by John SchreinerPaperback: 224 pagesPublisher: Whitecap Books (April 30 2011)ISBN-13: 978-1770500426$19.95 CDNBook reviewbooksIsland Wineries SHARE VIA: Facebook Twitter Pinterest Written By: Treve Ring Treve Ring is a wine writer, editor, judge, consultant and certified sommelier, and has been with EAT Magazine for over a decade.\r\n\r\nIn addition to her work with EAT, she is a Wine Critic and National Judge for ... Read More You may also like Beer / Beer & Cider / Drink / Events / Victoria March 24, 2019 A New Beer Society in Town Victoria Beer Week launched its sixth annual festival earlier this month, which ran from March 1-9. In addition to the festival returning for another ... Read More Beer / Wineries & Breweries February 4, 2019 Vancouver Island Brewery’s New Porter and New Re-Rebrand Vancouver Island Brewery unveils new porter along with their new re-rebrand Vancouver Island Brewery held a flight night last week, in part to ... Read More Causes / Events January 25, 2019 Blue Monday Pop-Up Bar – 100 Proof Blues January can be tough around these parts. In fact, it has come to be so globally known as such, that the third Monday of each January has ... Read More Cocktails / Events January 25, 2019 The Complete Bartender Competition 2019 Little Jumbo played host to Nimble Bar Co.’s The Complete Bartender Competition, January 16, 2019 Last Wednesday, I judged my first cocktail ... Read More Beer & Cider / Events / Victoria March 1, 2018 Victoria Beer Week launches its fifth year Victoria is once again readying itself to host the fifth annual Victoria Beer Week. As locals and beer geeks alike wet their palates for special ... Read More Coffee & Tea / Victoria December 18, 2017 Level Ground Trading Moves Up to New State-of-the-Art Headquarters Victoria, BC – Level Ground Trading, Victoria’s Fair Trade pioneer, is moving from their current location in Central Saanich, to a larger ... Read More Comments are closed.
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