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 White Wine Oct 18, 2010 Domaine du Clos du Bourg Sauvignon 2009 Ding ding ding – value alert! This has been a regular in my fridge over the past couple of months. If the assertive styles of NZ Sauv Blanc have ... Read More Red Wine Oct 15, 2010 Agriverde Natum Montepulciano 2007 When I come across new bottles, I always examine labels carefully. I’m sleuthing for clues – who made it, where did it come from, how’s the ... Read More Spirits Oct 11, 2010 Hendrick’s Gin Though I have many (many) adored spirits, I will always hold the spectacularly maverick Hendrick’s Gin close to heart. Distinctive for both its ... Read More White Wine Oct 8, 2010 Orofino Vineyards Riesling 2009 I am touring the Okanagan this week for fall Wine Fest, tasting and eating times epic proportions. Easily one of the standout wines so far this trip ... Read More Red Wine Oct 5, 2010 Vina Undurraga Sibaris Pinot Noir Reserva Especial 2008 When you think of Chilean wines, most likely Pinot Noir isn’t the first grape to come to mind. Pity. This Sibaris is a great example of Pinot Noir ... Read More Sparkling Wine Oct 1, 2010 Segura Viudas Lavit Rosado Brut NV Thanksgiving weekend. The turkey is ordered, the shopping is done, the inlaws are en route – you’re going to need wine. And with so many other ... Read More Red Wine Sep 30, 2010 La Frenz Winery Montage 2008 La Frenz is operated by Jeff and Niva Martin, transplants from the Riverina area of Australia. Before coming to Canada Jeff worked at well-known ... Read More White Wine Sep 28, 2010 Evans & Tate Margaret River Chardonnay 2007 It’s ok to do white after Labour Day. The arrival of cool autumn eves and drizzly days call for comforting and warming reds, but don’t bid ... Read More Wine Travel Sep 21, 2010 Harvest at Tinhorn Creek Vineyards Clockwise from the top left: photos by Treve Ring Merlot hanging on the vine View from new restaurant site – due to open spring 2011 The grape ... Read More 123456789101112
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 White Wine Oct 18, 2010 Domaine du Clos du Bourg Sauvignon 2009 Ding ding ding – value alert! This has been a regular in my fridge over the past couple of months. If the assertive styles of NZ Sauv Blanc have ... Read More Red Wine Oct 15, 2010 Agriverde Natum Montepulciano 2007 When I come across new bottles, I always examine labels carefully. I’m sleuthing for clues – who made it, where did it come from, how’s the ... Read More Spirits Oct 11, 2010 Hendrick’s Gin Though I have many (many) adored spirits, I will always hold the spectacularly maverick Hendrick’s Gin close to heart. Distinctive for both its ... Read More White Wine Oct 8, 2010 Orofino Vineyards Riesling 2009 I am touring the Okanagan this week for fall Wine Fest, tasting and eating times epic proportions. Easily one of the standout wines so far this trip ... Read More Red Wine Oct 5, 2010 Vina Undurraga Sibaris Pinot Noir Reserva Especial 2008 When you think of Chilean wines, most likely Pinot Noir isn’t the first grape to come to mind. Pity. This Sibaris is a great example of Pinot Noir ... Read More Sparkling Wine Oct 1, 2010 Segura Viudas Lavit Rosado Brut NV Thanksgiving weekend. The turkey is ordered, the shopping is done, the inlaws are en route – you’re going to need wine. And with so many other ... Read More Red Wine Sep 30, 2010 La Frenz Winery Montage 2008 La Frenz is operated by Jeff and Niva Martin, transplants from the Riverina area of Australia. Before coming to Canada Jeff worked at well-known ... Read More White Wine Sep 28, 2010 Evans & Tate Margaret River Chardonnay 2007 It’s ok to do white after Labour Day. The arrival of cool autumn eves and drizzly days call for comforting and warming reds, but don’t bid ... Read More Wine Travel Sep 21, 2010 Harvest at Tinhorn Creek Vineyards Clockwise from the top left: photos by Treve Ring Merlot hanging on the vine View from new restaurant site – due to open spring 2011 The grape ... Read More 123456789101112
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 White Wine Oct 18, 2010 Domaine du Clos du Bourg Sauvignon 2009 Ding ding ding – value alert! This has been a regular in my fridge over the past couple of months. If the assertive styles of NZ Sauv Blanc have ... Read More Red Wine Oct 15, 2010 Agriverde Natum Montepulciano 2007 When I come across new bottles, I always examine labels carefully. I’m sleuthing for clues – who made it, where did it come from, how’s the ... Read More Spirits Oct 11, 2010 Hendrick’s Gin Though I have many (many) adored spirits, I will always hold the spectacularly maverick Hendrick’s Gin close to heart. Distinctive for both its ... Read More White Wine Oct 8, 2010 Orofino Vineyards Riesling 2009 I am touring the Okanagan this week for fall Wine Fest, tasting and eating times epic proportions. Easily one of the standout wines so far this trip ... Read More Red Wine Oct 5, 2010 Vina Undurraga Sibaris Pinot Noir Reserva Especial 2008 When you think of Chilean wines, most likely Pinot Noir isn’t the first grape to come to mind. Pity. This Sibaris is a great example of Pinot Noir ... Read More Sparkling Wine Oct 1, 2010 Segura Viudas Lavit Rosado Brut NV Thanksgiving weekend. The turkey is ordered, the shopping is done, the inlaws are en route – you’re going to need wine. And with so many other ... Read More Red Wine Sep 30, 2010 La Frenz Winery Montage 2008 La Frenz is operated by Jeff and Niva Martin, transplants from the Riverina area of Australia. Before coming to Canada Jeff worked at well-known ... Read More White Wine Sep 28, 2010 Evans & Tate Margaret River Chardonnay 2007 It’s ok to do white after Labour Day. The arrival of cool autumn eves and drizzly days call for comforting and warming reds, but don’t bid ... Read More Wine Travel Sep 21, 2010 Harvest at Tinhorn Creek Vineyards Clockwise from the top left: photos by Treve Ring Merlot hanging on the vine View from new restaurant site – due to open spring 2011 The grape ... Read More 123456789101112
White Wine Oct 18, 2010 Domaine du Clos du Bourg Sauvignon 2009 Ding ding ding – value alert! This has been a regular in my fridge over the past couple of months. If the assertive styles of NZ Sauv Blanc have ... Read More Red Wine Oct 15, 2010 Agriverde Natum Montepulciano 2007 When I come across new bottles, I always examine labels carefully. I’m sleuthing for clues – who made it, where did it come from, how’s the ... Read More Spirits Oct 11, 2010 Hendrick’s Gin Though I have many (many) adored spirits, I will always hold the spectacularly maverick Hendrick’s Gin close to heart. Distinctive for both its ... Read More White Wine Oct 8, 2010 Orofino Vineyards Riesling 2009 I am touring the Okanagan this week for fall Wine Fest, tasting and eating times epic proportions. Easily one of the standout wines so far this trip ... Read More Red Wine Oct 5, 2010 Vina Undurraga Sibaris Pinot Noir Reserva Especial 2008 When you think of Chilean wines, most likely Pinot Noir isn’t the first grape to come to mind. Pity. This Sibaris is a great example of Pinot Noir ... Read More Sparkling Wine Oct 1, 2010 Segura Viudas Lavit Rosado Brut NV Thanksgiving weekend. The turkey is ordered, the shopping is done, the inlaws are en route – you’re going to need wine. And with so many other ... Read More Red Wine Sep 30, 2010 La Frenz Winery Montage 2008 La Frenz is operated by Jeff and Niva Martin, transplants from the Riverina area of Australia. Before coming to Canada Jeff worked at well-known ... Read More White Wine Sep 28, 2010 Evans & Tate Margaret River Chardonnay 2007 It’s ok to do white after Labour Day. The arrival of cool autumn eves and drizzly days call for comforting and warming reds, but don’t bid ... Read More Wine Travel Sep 21, 2010 Harvest at Tinhorn Creek Vineyards Clockwise from the top left: photos by Treve Ring Merlot hanging on the vine View from new restaurant site – due to open spring 2011 The grape ... Read More 123456789101112
Red Wine Oct 15, 2010 Agriverde Natum Montepulciano 2007 When I come across new bottles, I always examine labels carefully. I’m sleuthing for clues – who made it, where did it come from, how’s the ... Read More Spirits Oct 11, 2010 Hendrick’s Gin Though I have many (many) adored spirits, I will always hold the spectacularly maverick Hendrick’s Gin close to heart. Distinctive for both its ... Read More White Wine Oct 8, 2010 Orofino Vineyards Riesling 2009 I am touring the Okanagan this week for fall Wine Fest, tasting and eating times epic proportions. Easily one of the standout wines so far this trip ... Read More Red Wine Oct 5, 2010 Vina Undurraga Sibaris Pinot Noir Reserva Especial 2008 When you think of Chilean wines, most likely Pinot Noir isn’t the first grape to come to mind. Pity. This Sibaris is a great example of Pinot Noir ... Read More Sparkling Wine Oct 1, 2010 Segura Viudas Lavit Rosado Brut NV Thanksgiving weekend. The turkey is ordered, the shopping is done, the inlaws are en route – you’re going to need wine. And with so many other ... Read More Red Wine Sep 30, 2010 La Frenz Winery Montage 2008 La Frenz is operated by Jeff and Niva Martin, transplants from the Riverina area of Australia. Before coming to Canada Jeff worked at well-known ... Read More White Wine Sep 28, 2010 Evans & Tate Margaret River Chardonnay 2007 It’s ok to do white after Labour Day. The arrival of cool autumn eves and drizzly days call for comforting and warming reds, but don’t bid ... Read More Wine Travel Sep 21, 2010 Harvest at Tinhorn Creek Vineyards Clockwise from the top left: photos by Treve Ring Merlot hanging on the vine View from new restaurant site – due to open spring 2011 The grape ... Read More 123456789101112
Spirits Oct 11, 2010 Hendrick’s Gin Though I have many (many) adored spirits, I will always hold the spectacularly maverick Hendrick’s Gin close to heart. Distinctive for both its ... Read More White Wine Oct 8, 2010 Orofino Vineyards Riesling 2009 I am touring the Okanagan this week for fall Wine Fest, tasting and eating times epic proportions. Easily one of the standout wines so far this trip ... Read More Red Wine Oct 5, 2010 Vina Undurraga Sibaris Pinot Noir Reserva Especial 2008 When you think of Chilean wines, most likely Pinot Noir isn’t the first grape to come to mind. Pity. This Sibaris is a great example of Pinot Noir ... Read More Sparkling Wine Oct 1, 2010 Segura Viudas Lavit Rosado Brut NV Thanksgiving weekend. The turkey is ordered, the shopping is done, the inlaws are en route – you’re going to need wine. And with so many other ... Read More Red Wine Sep 30, 2010 La Frenz Winery Montage 2008 La Frenz is operated by Jeff and Niva Martin, transplants from the Riverina area of Australia. Before coming to Canada Jeff worked at well-known ... Read More White Wine Sep 28, 2010 Evans & Tate Margaret River Chardonnay 2007 It’s ok to do white after Labour Day. The arrival of cool autumn eves and drizzly days call for comforting and warming reds, but don’t bid ... Read More Wine Travel Sep 21, 2010 Harvest at Tinhorn Creek Vineyards Clockwise from the top left: photos by Treve Ring Merlot hanging on the vine View from new restaurant site – due to open spring 2011 The grape ... Read More 123456789101112
White Wine Oct 8, 2010 Orofino Vineyards Riesling 2009 I am touring the Okanagan this week for fall Wine Fest, tasting and eating times epic proportions. Easily one of the standout wines so far this trip ... Read More Red Wine Oct 5, 2010 Vina Undurraga Sibaris Pinot Noir Reserva Especial 2008 When you think of Chilean wines, most likely Pinot Noir isn’t the first grape to come to mind. Pity. This Sibaris is a great example of Pinot Noir ... Read More Sparkling Wine Oct 1, 2010 Segura Viudas Lavit Rosado Brut NV Thanksgiving weekend. The turkey is ordered, the shopping is done, the inlaws are en route – you’re going to need wine. And with so many other ... Read More Red Wine Sep 30, 2010 La Frenz Winery Montage 2008 La Frenz is operated by Jeff and Niva Martin, transplants from the Riverina area of Australia. Before coming to Canada Jeff worked at well-known ... Read More White Wine Sep 28, 2010 Evans & Tate Margaret River Chardonnay 2007 It’s ok to do white after Labour Day. The arrival of cool autumn eves and drizzly days call for comforting and warming reds, but don’t bid ... Read More Wine Travel Sep 21, 2010 Harvest at Tinhorn Creek Vineyards Clockwise from the top left: photos by Treve Ring Merlot hanging on the vine View from new restaurant site – due to open spring 2011 The grape ... Read More 123456789101112
Red Wine Oct 5, 2010 Vina Undurraga Sibaris Pinot Noir Reserva Especial 2008 When you think of Chilean wines, most likely Pinot Noir isn’t the first grape to come to mind. Pity. This Sibaris is a great example of Pinot Noir ... Read More Sparkling Wine Oct 1, 2010 Segura Viudas Lavit Rosado Brut NV Thanksgiving weekend. The turkey is ordered, the shopping is done, the inlaws are en route – you’re going to need wine. And with so many other ... Read More Red Wine Sep 30, 2010 La Frenz Winery Montage 2008 La Frenz is operated by Jeff and Niva Martin, transplants from the Riverina area of Australia. Before coming to Canada Jeff worked at well-known ... Read More White Wine Sep 28, 2010 Evans & Tate Margaret River Chardonnay 2007 It’s ok to do white after Labour Day. The arrival of cool autumn eves and drizzly days call for comforting and warming reds, but don’t bid ... Read More Wine Travel Sep 21, 2010 Harvest at Tinhorn Creek Vineyards Clockwise from the top left: photos by Treve Ring Merlot hanging on the vine View from new restaurant site – due to open spring 2011 The grape ... Read More 123456789101112
Sparkling Wine Oct 1, 2010 Segura Viudas Lavit Rosado Brut NV Thanksgiving weekend. The turkey is ordered, the shopping is done, the inlaws are en route – you’re going to need wine. And with so many other ... Read More Red Wine Sep 30, 2010 La Frenz Winery Montage 2008 La Frenz is operated by Jeff and Niva Martin, transplants from the Riverina area of Australia. Before coming to Canada Jeff worked at well-known ... Read More White Wine Sep 28, 2010 Evans & Tate Margaret River Chardonnay 2007 It’s ok to do white after Labour Day. The arrival of cool autumn eves and drizzly days call for comforting and warming reds, but don’t bid ... Read More Wine Travel Sep 21, 2010 Harvest at Tinhorn Creek Vineyards Clockwise from the top left: photos by Treve Ring Merlot hanging on the vine View from new restaurant site – due to open spring 2011 The grape ... Read More 123456789101112
Red Wine Sep 30, 2010 La Frenz Winery Montage 2008 La Frenz is operated by Jeff and Niva Martin, transplants from the Riverina area of Australia. Before coming to Canada Jeff worked at well-known ... Read More White Wine Sep 28, 2010 Evans & Tate Margaret River Chardonnay 2007 It’s ok to do white after Labour Day. The arrival of cool autumn eves and drizzly days call for comforting and warming reds, but don’t bid ... Read More Wine Travel Sep 21, 2010 Harvest at Tinhorn Creek Vineyards Clockwise from the top left: photos by Treve Ring Merlot hanging on the vine View from new restaurant site – due to open spring 2011 The grape ... Read More 123456789101112
White Wine Sep 28, 2010 Evans & Tate Margaret River Chardonnay 2007 It’s ok to do white after Labour Day. The arrival of cool autumn eves and drizzly days call for comforting and warming reds, but don’t bid ... Read More Wine Travel Sep 21, 2010 Harvest at Tinhorn Creek Vineyards Clockwise from the top left: photos by Treve Ring Merlot hanging on the vine View from new restaurant site – due to open spring 2011 The grape ... Read More 123456789101112
Wine Travel Sep 21, 2010 Harvest at Tinhorn Creek Vineyards Clockwise from the top left: photos by Treve Ring Merlot hanging on the vine View from new restaurant site – due to open spring 2011 The grape ... Read More 123456789101112
