Tag: wine
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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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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…
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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…
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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…
