Red Wine Nov 9, 2010 Twisted Tree Vineyards & Winery Six Vines 2008 This family owned winery produces small quantities of hand crafted, premium wines. Chris and Beata Tolley's small vineyard is located on the east ... Read More
Travel Nov 8, 2010 The Nanaimo Bar Trail We all enjoy a beautiful day exploring a new trail. If you are up for something a little “off the beaten track” perhaps you might enjoy hitting ... Read More
Sparkling Wine Nov 7, 2010 Familia Schroeder Deseado NV Ok – so right off the bat – sparkling Torrontés?! The aromatic, vividly floral grape from Argentina has been made into a bubble? And Patagonia? ... Read More
Red Wine Nov 4, 2010 Miguel Torres Celeste 2006 Earlier this week I sat down with Mr. Toni Batet, Export Director and Sommelier from Torres Barcelona, for a whirlwind round the world tasting tour. ... Read More
Red Wine Nov 1, 2010 Wits End The Procrastinator Ah, the fall rains... A little hard to leave the house? Leave all the procrastinating to this wine and get yourself to a liquor store mate. Made by ... Read More
Spirits Oct 30, 2010 Okanagan Spirits Taboo With Halloween around the corner, this is the one time of year that it’s perfectly and widely acceptable to act a little bit Taboo. And think about ... Read More
Spirits Oct 28, 2010 Crystal Head Vodka So – how to make your perceived colourless, odorless and flavourless spirit stand out in the competitive vodka market? Have a story and shout it. ... Read More
Oct 27, 2010 A Trip To Calgary A whistle-stop visit to Calgary recently showed that cowtown chefs are dishin’ up more than honkin’ big ... Read More
Red Wine Oct 26, 2010 Burrowing Owl Estate Winery Athene 2008 VQA Athene (a-THEE-nee) is the first new label to be added to the Burrowing Owl family in 8 years – that’s older than dozens of wineries in this ... Read More
Red Wine Oct 25, 2010 Michele Chiarlo Barbera d’Asti Superiore 2008 Le Orne DOC We don’t drink enough red wine from Piedmont. Period. I’m talking about the Royal We. Collectively. I was reminded of this last week when a group ... Read More
Sparkling Wine Oct 22, 2010 8th Generation Vineyard Chardonnay Sparkling 2009 VQA The buzz about this family winery isn’t just about their labels (though they are highly striking). And I don’t use the term ‘family’ lightly ... Read More
Wine Festivals Oct 20, 2010 Fall Okanagan Wine Fest DRINKing Notes I spent the better part of last week up in the Okanagan – chatting with growers, walking the vineyards, and, naturally, a whole lot of tasting. ... Read More
