Cocktails Apr 26, 2010 Empress 1908 Tea Cocktail There are some ladies that need no introduction, and Victoria’s grandest dame of all – the Fairmont Empress– is certainly one. Just stepping ... Read More White Wine Apr 26, 2010 Heggies Vineyard Chardonnay 2008 Chardonnay is the world's most well known and widely planted white wine grape. In recent times, its popularity and mass-production spawned the ABC ... Read More Red Wine Apr 26, 2010 Road 13 Vineyards Rockpile 2008 I first met winemaker Michael Bartier back in 2007, when we were both judging at the Northwest Wine Summit. I think we were the 2 sole BC judges in ... Read More Red Wine Apr 23, 2010 Two Paddocks Pinot Noir 2008 The buzz about this winery preceded its arrival at Playhouse. Sometime Hollywood actor Sam Neill (Jurassic Park) is the proprietor of this small ... Read More Red Wine Apr 18, 2010 Château de Caraguilhes Domaine de L’Olivette Red 2006 Though winemaking has been around for thousands of years and is a very natural and organic process, modern winemaking is anything but. From the ... Read More Red Wine Apr 11, 2010 Altos Las Hormigas Colonia Las Liebres Bonarda 2008 Originally grown in Italy’s Piedmont region, the Bonarda grape has seen much success in the high altitude, rich soils of Argentina, where it is a ... Read More White Wine Apr 5, 2010 Villa Maria Estate Sauvignon Blanc Private Bin 2008 If there’s ever a wine you want to get for your blind tasting, NZ Sauvignon Blanc is it. Sauv Blanc from New Zealand has a very distinct and ... Read More White Wine Apr 4, 2010 Robert Oatley Vineyards – James Oatley Tic Tok Pinot Gris 2009 Though not too many North Americans know about Bob – I mean - Robert - Oatley, he’s quite the figure down under. A proud and passionate ... Read More Rosé Apr 3, 2010 JoieFarm Wine Muscat 2009 & Rose 2009 Any occasion can be turned into a joyous occasion in my book – just open a bottle of JoieFarm wine. Owned and operated by a sommelier and chef ... Read More Red Wine Mar 30, 2010 Da Vinci Chianti DOCG 2007 Value, value, value. No matter if it’s a $10 that tastes like a $20, or a $20 that tastes like a $30 – I love finding a wine that I would have ... Read More Spirits Mar 29, 2010 The Whisky of Victoria’s Future photo: Victoria Spirits President Bryan Murray at the wood-fired copper pot still credit: Bill Blair by Alyssa Belter Imagine this: island-grown ... Read More Beer & Cider Mar 28, 2010 Vancouver Island Brewery Sea Dog Amber Ale Smart marketing. Spring, suds, sea – the orca-logoed brewery is working this theme to their advantage. A burnished copper hue, Sea Dog welcomes ... Read More 1...5253545556575859
White Wine Apr 26, 2010 Heggies Vineyard Chardonnay 2008 Chardonnay is the world's most well known and widely planted white wine grape. In recent times, its popularity and mass-production spawned the ABC ... Read More Red Wine Apr 26, 2010 Road 13 Vineyards Rockpile 2008 I first met winemaker Michael Bartier back in 2007, when we were both judging at the Northwest Wine Summit. I think we were the 2 sole BC judges in ... Read More Red Wine Apr 23, 2010 Two Paddocks Pinot Noir 2008 The buzz about this winery preceded its arrival at Playhouse. Sometime Hollywood actor Sam Neill (Jurassic Park) is the proprietor of this small ... Read More Red Wine Apr 18, 2010 Château de Caraguilhes Domaine de L’Olivette Red 2006 Though winemaking has been around for thousands of years and is a very natural and organic process, modern winemaking is anything but. From the ... Read More Red Wine Apr 11, 2010 Altos Las Hormigas Colonia Las Liebres Bonarda 2008 Originally grown in Italy’s Piedmont region, the Bonarda grape has seen much success in the high altitude, rich soils of Argentina, where it is a ... Read More White Wine Apr 5, 2010 Villa Maria Estate Sauvignon Blanc Private Bin 2008 If there’s ever a wine you want to get for your blind tasting, NZ Sauvignon Blanc is it. Sauv Blanc from New Zealand has a very distinct and ... Read More White Wine Apr 4, 2010 Robert Oatley Vineyards – James Oatley Tic Tok Pinot Gris 2009 Though not too many North Americans know about Bob – I mean - Robert - Oatley, he’s quite the figure down under. A proud and passionate ... Read More Rosé Apr 3, 2010 JoieFarm Wine Muscat 2009 & Rose 2009 Any occasion can be turned into a joyous occasion in my book – just open a bottle of JoieFarm wine. Owned and operated by a sommelier and chef ... Read More Red Wine Mar 30, 2010 Da Vinci Chianti DOCG 2007 Value, value, value. No matter if it’s a $10 that tastes like a $20, or a $20 that tastes like a $30 – I love finding a wine that I would have ... Read More Spirits Mar 29, 2010 The Whisky of Victoria’s Future photo: Victoria Spirits President Bryan Murray at the wood-fired copper pot still credit: Bill Blair by Alyssa Belter Imagine this: island-grown ... Read More Beer & Cider Mar 28, 2010 Vancouver Island Brewery Sea Dog Amber Ale Smart marketing. Spring, suds, sea – the orca-logoed brewery is working this theme to their advantage. A burnished copper hue, Sea Dog welcomes ... Read More 1...5253545556575859
Red Wine Apr 26, 2010 Road 13 Vineyards Rockpile 2008 I first met winemaker Michael Bartier back in 2007, when we were both judging at the Northwest Wine Summit. I think we were the 2 sole BC judges in ... Read More Red Wine Apr 23, 2010 Two Paddocks Pinot Noir 2008 The buzz about this winery preceded its arrival at Playhouse. Sometime Hollywood actor Sam Neill (Jurassic Park) is the proprietor of this small ... Read More Red Wine Apr 18, 2010 Château de Caraguilhes Domaine de L’Olivette Red 2006 Though winemaking has been around for thousands of years and is a very natural and organic process, modern winemaking is anything but. From the ... Read More Red Wine Apr 11, 2010 Altos Las Hormigas Colonia Las Liebres Bonarda 2008 Originally grown in Italy’s Piedmont region, the Bonarda grape has seen much success in the high altitude, rich soils of Argentina, where it is a ... Read More White Wine Apr 5, 2010 Villa Maria Estate Sauvignon Blanc Private Bin 2008 If there’s ever a wine you want to get for your blind tasting, NZ Sauvignon Blanc is it. Sauv Blanc from New Zealand has a very distinct and ... Read More White Wine Apr 4, 2010 Robert Oatley Vineyards – James Oatley Tic Tok Pinot Gris 2009 Though not too many North Americans know about Bob – I mean - Robert - Oatley, he’s quite the figure down under. A proud and passionate ... Read More Rosé Apr 3, 2010 JoieFarm Wine Muscat 2009 & Rose 2009 Any occasion can be turned into a joyous occasion in my book – just open a bottle of JoieFarm wine. Owned and operated by a sommelier and chef ... Read More Red Wine Mar 30, 2010 Da Vinci Chianti DOCG 2007 Value, value, value. No matter if it’s a $10 that tastes like a $20, or a $20 that tastes like a $30 – I love finding a wine that I would have ... Read More Spirits Mar 29, 2010 The Whisky of Victoria’s Future photo: Victoria Spirits President Bryan Murray at the wood-fired copper pot still credit: Bill Blair by Alyssa Belter Imagine this: island-grown ... Read More Beer & Cider Mar 28, 2010 Vancouver Island Brewery Sea Dog Amber Ale Smart marketing. Spring, suds, sea – the orca-logoed brewery is working this theme to their advantage. A burnished copper hue, Sea Dog welcomes ... Read More 1...5253545556575859
Red Wine Apr 23, 2010 Two Paddocks Pinot Noir 2008 The buzz about this winery preceded its arrival at Playhouse. Sometime Hollywood actor Sam Neill (Jurassic Park) is the proprietor of this small ... Read More Red Wine Apr 18, 2010 Château de Caraguilhes Domaine de L’Olivette Red 2006 Though winemaking has been around for thousands of years and is a very natural and organic process, modern winemaking is anything but. From the ... Read More Red Wine Apr 11, 2010 Altos Las Hormigas Colonia Las Liebres Bonarda 2008 Originally grown in Italy’s Piedmont region, the Bonarda grape has seen much success in the high altitude, rich soils of Argentina, where it is a ... Read More White Wine Apr 5, 2010 Villa Maria Estate Sauvignon Blanc Private Bin 2008 If there’s ever a wine you want to get for your blind tasting, NZ Sauvignon Blanc is it. Sauv Blanc from New Zealand has a very distinct and ... Read More White Wine Apr 4, 2010 Robert Oatley Vineyards – James Oatley Tic Tok Pinot Gris 2009 Though not too many North Americans know about Bob – I mean - Robert - Oatley, he’s quite the figure down under. A proud and passionate ... Read More Rosé Apr 3, 2010 JoieFarm Wine Muscat 2009 & Rose 2009 Any occasion can be turned into a joyous occasion in my book – just open a bottle of JoieFarm wine. Owned and operated by a sommelier and chef ... Read More Red Wine Mar 30, 2010 Da Vinci Chianti DOCG 2007 Value, value, value. No matter if it’s a $10 that tastes like a $20, or a $20 that tastes like a $30 – I love finding a wine that I would have ... Read More Spirits Mar 29, 2010 The Whisky of Victoria’s Future photo: Victoria Spirits President Bryan Murray at the wood-fired copper pot still credit: Bill Blair by Alyssa Belter Imagine this: island-grown ... Read More Beer & Cider Mar 28, 2010 Vancouver Island Brewery Sea Dog Amber Ale Smart marketing. Spring, suds, sea – the orca-logoed brewery is working this theme to their advantage. A burnished copper hue, Sea Dog welcomes ... Read More 1...5253545556575859
Red Wine Apr 18, 2010 Château de Caraguilhes Domaine de L’Olivette Red 2006 Though winemaking has been around for thousands of years and is a very natural and organic process, modern winemaking is anything but. From the ... Read More Red Wine Apr 11, 2010 Altos Las Hormigas Colonia Las Liebres Bonarda 2008 Originally grown in Italy’s Piedmont region, the Bonarda grape has seen much success in the high altitude, rich soils of Argentina, where it is a ... Read More White Wine Apr 5, 2010 Villa Maria Estate Sauvignon Blanc Private Bin 2008 If there’s ever a wine you want to get for your blind tasting, NZ Sauvignon Blanc is it. Sauv Blanc from New Zealand has a very distinct and ... Read More White Wine Apr 4, 2010 Robert Oatley Vineyards – James Oatley Tic Tok Pinot Gris 2009 Though not too many North Americans know about Bob – I mean - Robert - Oatley, he’s quite the figure down under. A proud and passionate ... Read More Rosé Apr 3, 2010 JoieFarm Wine Muscat 2009 & Rose 2009 Any occasion can be turned into a joyous occasion in my book – just open a bottle of JoieFarm wine. Owned and operated by a sommelier and chef ... Read More Red Wine Mar 30, 2010 Da Vinci Chianti DOCG 2007 Value, value, value. No matter if it’s a $10 that tastes like a $20, or a $20 that tastes like a $30 – I love finding a wine that I would have ... Read More Spirits Mar 29, 2010 The Whisky of Victoria’s Future photo: Victoria Spirits President Bryan Murray at the wood-fired copper pot still credit: Bill Blair by Alyssa Belter Imagine this: island-grown ... Read More Beer & Cider Mar 28, 2010 Vancouver Island Brewery Sea Dog Amber Ale Smart marketing. Spring, suds, sea – the orca-logoed brewery is working this theme to their advantage. A burnished copper hue, Sea Dog welcomes ... Read More 1...5253545556575859
Red Wine Apr 11, 2010 Altos Las Hormigas Colonia Las Liebres Bonarda 2008 Originally grown in Italy’s Piedmont region, the Bonarda grape has seen much success in the high altitude, rich soils of Argentina, where it is a ... Read More White Wine Apr 5, 2010 Villa Maria Estate Sauvignon Blanc Private Bin 2008 If there’s ever a wine you want to get for your blind tasting, NZ Sauvignon Blanc is it. Sauv Blanc from New Zealand has a very distinct and ... Read More White Wine Apr 4, 2010 Robert Oatley Vineyards – James Oatley Tic Tok Pinot Gris 2009 Though not too many North Americans know about Bob – I mean - Robert - Oatley, he’s quite the figure down under. A proud and passionate ... Read More Rosé Apr 3, 2010 JoieFarm Wine Muscat 2009 & Rose 2009 Any occasion can be turned into a joyous occasion in my book – just open a bottle of JoieFarm wine. Owned and operated by a sommelier and chef ... Read More Red Wine Mar 30, 2010 Da Vinci Chianti DOCG 2007 Value, value, value. No matter if it’s a $10 that tastes like a $20, or a $20 that tastes like a $30 – I love finding a wine that I would have ... Read More Spirits Mar 29, 2010 The Whisky of Victoria’s Future photo: Victoria Spirits President Bryan Murray at the wood-fired copper pot still credit: Bill Blair by Alyssa Belter Imagine this: island-grown ... Read More Beer & Cider Mar 28, 2010 Vancouver Island Brewery Sea Dog Amber Ale Smart marketing. Spring, suds, sea – the orca-logoed brewery is working this theme to their advantage. A burnished copper hue, Sea Dog welcomes ... Read More 1...5253545556575859
White Wine Apr 5, 2010 Villa Maria Estate Sauvignon Blanc Private Bin 2008 If there’s ever a wine you want to get for your blind tasting, NZ Sauvignon Blanc is it. Sauv Blanc from New Zealand has a very distinct and ... Read More White Wine Apr 4, 2010 Robert Oatley Vineyards – James Oatley Tic Tok Pinot Gris 2009 Though not too many North Americans know about Bob – I mean - Robert - Oatley, he’s quite the figure down under. A proud and passionate ... Read More Rosé Apr 3, 2010 JoieFarm Wine Muscat 2009 & Rose 2009 Any occasion can be turned into a joyous occasion in my book – just open a bottle of JoieFarm wine. Owned and operated by a sommelier and chef ... Read More Red Wine Mar 30, 2010 Da Vinci Chianti DOCG 2007 Value, value, value. No matter if it’s a $10 that tastes like a $20, or a $20 that tastes like a $30 – I love finding a wine that I would have ... Read More Spirits Mar 29, 2010 The Whisky of Victoria’s Future photo: Victoria Spirits President Bryan Murray at the wood-fired copper pot still credit: Bill Blair by Alyssa Belter Imagine this: island-grown ... Read More Beer & Cider Mar 28, 2010 Vancouver Island Brewery Sea Dog Amber Ale Smart marketing. Spring, suds, sea – the orca-logoed brewery is working this theme to their advantage. A burnished copper hue, Sea Dog welcomes ... Read More 1...5253545556575859
White Wine Apr 4, 2010 Robert Oatley Vineyards – James Oatley Tic Tok Pinot Gris 2009 Though not too many North Americans know about Bob – I mean - Robert - Oatley, he’s quite the figure down under. A proud and passionate ... Read More Rosé Apr 3, 2010 JoieFarm Wine Muscat 2009 & Rose 2009 Any occasion can be turned into a joyous occasion in my book – just open a bottle of JoieFarm wine. Owned and operated by a sommelier and chef ... Read More Red Wine Mar 30, 2010 Da Vinci Chianti DOCG 2007 Value, value, value. No matter if it’s a $10 that tastes like a $20, or a $20 that tastes like a $30 – I love finding a wine that I would have ... Read More Spirits Mar 29, 2010 The Whisky of Victoria’s Future photo: Victoria Spirits President Bryan Murray at the wood-fired copper pot still credit: Bill Blair by Alyssa Belter Imagine this: island-grown ... Read More Beer & Cider Mar 28, 2010 Vancouver Island Brewery Sea Dog Amber Ale Smart marketing. Spring, suds, sea – the orca-logoed brewery is working this theme to their advantage. A burnished copper hue, Sea Dog welcomes ... Read More 1...5253545556575859
Rosé Apr 3, 2010 JoieFarm Wine Muscat 2009 & Rose 2009 Any occasion can be turned into a joyous occasion in my book – just open a bottle of JoieFarm wine. Owned and operated by a sommelier and chef ... Read More Red Wine Mar 30, 2010 Da Vinci Chianti DOCG 2007 Value, value, value. No matter if it’s a $10 that tastes like a $20, or a $20 that tastes like a $30 – I love finding a wine that I would have ... Read More Spirits Mar 29, 2010 The Whisky of Victoria’s Future photo: Victoria Spirits President Bryan Murray at the wood-fired copper pot still credit: Bill Blair by Alyssa Belter Imagine this: island-grown ... Read More Beer & Cider Mar 28, 2010 Vancouver Island Brewery Sea Dog Amber Ale Smart marketing. Spring, suds, sea – the orca-logoed brewery is working this theme to their advantage. A burnished copper hue, Sea Dog welcomes ... Read More 1...5253545556575859
Red Wine Mar 30, 2010 Da Vinci Chianti DOCG 2007 Value, value, value. No matter if it’s a $10 that tastes like a $20, or a $20 that tastes like a $30 – I love finding a wine that I would have ... Read More Spirits Mar 29, 2010 The Whisky of Victoria’s Future photo: Victoria Spirits President Bryan Murray at the wood-fired copper pot still credit: Bill Blair by Alyssa Belter Imagine this: island-grown ... Read More Beer & Cider Mar 28, 2010 Vancouver Island Brewery Sea Dog Amber Ale Smart marketing. Spring, suds, sea – the orca-logoed brewery is working this theme to their advantage. A burnished copper hue, Sea Dog welcomes ... Read More 1...5253545556575859
Spirits Mar 29, 2010 The Whisky of Victoria’s Future photo: Victoria Spirits President Bryan Murray at the wood-fired copper pot still credit: Bill Blair by Alyssa Belter Imagine this: island-grown ... Read More Beer & Cider Mar 28, 2010 Vancouver Island Brewery Sea Dog Amber Ale Smart marketing. Spring, suds, sea – the orca-logoed brewery is working this theme to their advantage. A burnished copper hue, Sea Dog welcomes ... Read More 1...5253545556575859
Beer & Cider Mar 28, 2010 Vancouver Island Brewery Sea Dog Amber Ale Smart marketing. Spring, suds, sea – the orca-logoed brewery is working this theme to their advantage. A burnished copper hue, Sea Dog welcomes ... Read More 1...5253545556575859
