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Women in Wine and Women in Film
Premiering at The 2016 Vancouver International Women in Film Festival Megan Riakos’ First Feature Pairs Wine and Death on an Australian Vineyard Bravo to Australian filmmaker Megan Riakos for writing and directing her first feature-length film. I would say this sits cosily in the suspense drama category, but offers enough mystery that it provides the…
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Moscato and brunch!
There is undoubtedly one wine that should grace your table when serving brunch at home. Moscato! Now, your reaction may be: 1. Why on earth would I have alcohol mid day or 2. Moscato, isn’t that too sweet? Well, I have news for you… it’s not too sweet or too early in the day. End…
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Champagne and Dim Sum
I’m not sure that I have ever cared if I had an alcoholic beverage when I’ve had dim-sum. Partly because I typically go in the late morning or I’ve been slightly hung over! However, I have changed my mind. I now care. So what happened to change my mind? I attended a dim-sum lunch where Champagne…
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A Wine and Food Adventure in L.A.
When a break is needed from the rain in Vancouver, an easy place to travel to is Los Angeles. And it’s not just sunshine this place offers, expect some outdoor adventure, beach, outdoor markets, fantastic food and wine. Here’s a list of places visited on my last trip to LA… (which 1 year ago in…
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Winter wines to try from Italy and BC…
What kind of wine do you drink in the winter time? Maybe a big, bold red wine? That seems to be a perception of what one “should” drink. However (and of course), if you ask me that question – I always respond… “I pick wine based on my mood, the weather or where I am”.…
