Category: Red Wine

• Wine and Jazz a Perfect Pairing

  In my very first wine video interview, I chat with local Vancouver Jazz Singer – Jennifer Hayes about the perfect pairing of Wine and Jazz. Location provided by: The Sound Kitchen Camera man: John Christie Wines featured: Lake Sonoma Winery, California Vivanco Winery, Spain Visit Jennifer Hayes Website Listen to “Noble Rose” on the Documentary: Perfume War Screening at the Sonoma…

  Donita

  March 23, 2017

  Red Wine, Wine – California, Wine – Spain, Women in Music & Wine

  California, Spain, Tempranillo, wine, Zinfandel

• Live red wine tasting – part 2!

  

  If you missed part 1 of my recap of “Live wine tasting” at the 2016 Wine Bloggers Conference in Lodi, California – get caught up: click here. Let’s dive right in! Again, up to 12 wineries make their way around a room full of a 300+ wine bloggers. In under 5 minutes – they talk…

  Donita

  September 10, 2016

  Red Wine, Wine – California, Wine – Oregon

  cabernet franc, cabernet sauvignon, california wine, Lodi, malbec, merlot, Old Vines, oregon wine, Petit Verdot, pinot noir, wine, Zinfandel

• Three beautiful Californian reds

  

  Recently I had a chance to try 3 very cool wines from two small family wineries in California. There are some very cool wines coming out of Cali, that are not the typical Cabernet Sauvignon, etc. If you ever get to stop in at the winery – I am sure you’ll enjoy these wines too!…

  Donita

  April 1, 2016

  Red Wine, Wine – California

  alexander valley, cabernet franc, cabernet sauvignon, California, malbec, merlot, sonoma valley, wine

• A NEW Wine and Snack Bar in Vancouver

  From the first day I started this blog until now, I have been excited about great food, new restaurants and wine bars in Vancouver. And I am happy that we have a new Wine bar to add to the few we have! Located on the southern side of the Sheraton Wall Centre Hotel – LaTab…

  Donita

  December 28, 2015

  Red Wine, Wine – France, Wine Bars

  Beaujolais, Gamay, Wine and Snack Bar

• 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”.…

  Donita

  December 21, 2015

  Red Wine, Wine – BC, Wine – Italy

  Alto Adige, France, italy, Marsanne, pinot noir, Roussanne, South Okanagan, Viognier

• Rustic Italian in the Fraser Neighborhood

  Slowly but surely the Fraser Neighbourhood is welcoming cool new eateries, stores and cafes. Newly opened Osteria Savio Volpe offers a warm, open, modern space on the corner of Kingsway and 15th. Rustic Italian at it’s best. The wine list, cocktails, small and big plates are dam delicious. In no particular order, here are some…

  Donita

  December 14, 2015

  Italian, Red Wine, Wine – Italy

  Aperol Spritz, Cannonau, Fraser Hood, grenache, Italian