Food Pairings Jul 25, 2010 Could’ve Been the Whiskey, Might Have Been the Wine photo: Jeremy McKenzie from Villa Maria Estates, New Zealand. Twelve years ago Ludo Ducrocq traded his French beret for a tam o’shanter when he ... Read More
Wine Festivals Jul 23, 2010 Here’s Your Chance to TASTE Victoria! Drink Editor Treve Ring takes in Taste ... Read More
Red Wine Jul 22, 2010 d’Arenberg The Stump Jump Red I live to try new wines and I’m always on the hunt, but for special occasions (I’m looking at you wedding season) it’s good to rely on the ... Read More
Fortified Wine Jul 19, 2010 Vista D’oro Winery D’oro 2007 I was first introduced to the culinary wonders of Langley’s Vista D’oro Farms through their preserves. SO much more than plain old jam, ... Read More
Cocktails Jul 16, 2010 Crouching Tiger Bartending has become an art form, and it quickly became obvious that Dirk, a longtime OPR employee, has a knack for the arts. A background in ... Read More
Red Wine Jul 11, 2010 Castel del Remei Gotim Bru 2006 Gotim Bru is a modern styled blend of Tempranillo, Cabernet Sauvignon, Garnacha and Merlot, aged for 10 months in French and American oak. The hue is ... Read More
Sparkling Wine Jul 7, 2010 Lanson Black Label Brut NV With this price for quality Champagne, you can almost afford to toast liberally and often! Lanson Black Label has long been a darling of our market. ... Read More
White Wine Jul 5, 2010 Calliope Sauvignon Blanc 2009 Okanagan wine watchers will recognize the name Calliope – wines under that name have been made in years past. This tiny Okanagan hummingbird has ... Read More
Beer & Cider Jul 1, 2010 Lighthouse Brewing Company Fisgard 150 Bavarian Lager Fisgard 150 was brewed to commemorate the 150th Anniversary of Fisgard Lighthouse, Western Canada’s oldest. This newest release from Victoria’s ... Read More
White Wine Jun 28, 2010 Laughing Stock Vineyards Viognier 2009 David and Cynthia Enns have always subscribed to “go big or go home”. From their striking labels to their bold marketing campaigns to their ... Read More
Wine Travel Jun 28, 2010 Harley Carbery – Victoria boy atop Vegas’ Wine Scene I was down in Sin City a few weeks back, hanging out while my fellow was at his annual hoteliers conference. I popped in to see an old school chum, a ... Read More
Red Wine Jun 25, 2010 Three Thieves The Show Cabernet Sauvignon 2007 Summertime, and the livin is easy… This wine is pretty showy – and not just because of the eye grabbing label. A big, juicy, balanced Cali Cab ... Read More
