Author: Donita

• The World of Zinfandel

  

  Every year, Vancouver hosts one of the biggest consumer wine festivals in North America. And I make sure to go, as this fantastic festival offers seminars, events and a tasting for consumers and wine professionals. This year, I was able to attend the “World of Zinfandel” seminar masterclass. And what a fantastic experience. We tasted…

  Donita

  April 29, 2019

  Vancouver Int’l Wine Festival, Wine – California, Wine – Croatia, Wine – Italy

  California, croatia, italy, wine, Zinfandel

• A Quick Visit to Paris and Champagne

  

  Well hello there. It’s been a while. But, I’m back. Back from having a little writers block. But the Spring temperatures and sunshine have melted that away. This article has been sitting patiently waiting for me to finish it, so enjoy! Champagne. It’s not just that bubbly which you may think is very expensive and…

  Donita

  March 20, 2019

  Out of Town Adventure, Travel

  champagne, France, Travel

• A Spanish Cava Comes to Canada

  Every year I attend the Vancouver International Wine Festival. To learn, to be inspired to write, and to share my experience in hopes of inspiring others to attend and learn more about wine. I had one particular experience this year, that blew my expectations right out of the water. “A Sparkling Experience” showcasing premium Cava…

  Donita

  May 13, 2018

  Sparkling Wine, Wine – Spain

  cava, Spain, sparkling, wine

• Shades of Sherry

  

  This year at The Vancouver International Wine Festival, the host countries were Spain & Portugal. And I was able to attend a few trade seminars to learn about terroir, the wines of Rioja (1994 was one of the best vintages, fyi) and a Shades of Sherry masterclass. Have you explored sherry? I haven’t given it…

  Donita

  April 29, 2018

  Wine – Spain

  sherry, Spain, wine

• A Rosé that says “HELLO THERE, GORGEOUS!”

  

  Can you sense Spring in the air? I can. It’s delayed, but soooo soooo welcome. So I thought I’d share my first article written for a friends brand new online magazine called: The Planters Guide.   Here is my article, I hope you enjoy it! I don’t know about you, but when I start to…

  Donita

  April 15, 2018

  Rosé, Wine – BC

  drinkpink, rosé wine

• One Amazing Winery in Italy

  

  So I know there are thousands of wineries to visit in Italy, let alone the rest of the world. But I discovered an amazing one that you must know about. On a recent trip to Italy in late September, I was visiting in and around Florence and Bologna in the province of Emilia-Romagna. I had…

  Donita

  February 25, 2018

  Culinary Adventures, Out of Town Adventures, Red Wine, Rosé, Sparkling Wine, Wine – Italy

  emilia-romagna, italy, wine