Category: Wine – California
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Napa’s Finest: Uncorking the Richness of Cabernet Sauvignon

Did you know that California has 6 wine growing regions with over 30 AVA’s? And 80% of California wine is produced in a certified sustainable winery? And, they have a diversity of soils, fog influence and a Mediterranean climate along with 248,900 hectares of vineyards, making them the 4th largest producer in the world. It…
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My last dinner at West

The restaurant West in Vancouver, BC has been a staple in the restaurant scene for years. Offering amazing service, a small welcoming room, incredible food and a wine list that’s been curated to be savored and enjoyed. But, guess what? This iconic restaurant will be closing its doors at the end of 2019. Therefore, I…
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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…
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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…
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A family winery with Dutch roots

I apologize for this long overdue blog post! Where did September and October go?! I have many I am working on, so I’ll get those posted soon. __________ This post is a throwback to my time in Lodi, California in August for the Wine Bloggers Conference. Every year the wine blogger conference surprises us with a…
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Amore for Amador

Well as you know, I do love wine. I love learning about the winemakers, the production of it, and I love tasting and exploring different styles and grapes from around the world. So when there is an opportunity to explore a wine region that I am unfamiliar with, I always say YES! This past August…
