Maverick Estate Winery Purchased by Local Partners

By |2020-05-17T19:59:09-07:00April 30th, 2020|Latest Posts, Wine|

Maverick has been purchased by Tinhorn Creek alumni Jan Nelson (former marketing manager) and former winemaker Andrew Windsor. They add up to a potent partnership that bodes well for Maverick's ongoing success.   Full release as follows: OLIVER, British Columbia – April 29, 2020 – Partners Jan Nelson and winemaker Andrew Windsor are thrilled to [...]

10 BC Rosés to Relish in Isolation + Toast Dr. Bonnie

By |2020-04-22T10:04:58-07:00April 21st, 2020|Latest Posts, Wine, Wine Reviews|

Well, it seems that Dr. Bonnie Henry has just made rosé even cooler than we thought was possible. In addition to being the go-to authority on all things Corona-viral, you’ve probably also noticed that BC’s top doc has some pretty impressive fashion smarts. So much so that she’s inspired the province’s most in-demand shoemaker to [...]

Bizou+Yukon Celebrate #CanadianRestaurant #TakeOutDay

By |2022-10-05T15:10:27-07:00April 15th, 2020|Dining, Features - sponsored posts, Latest Posts, Wine|

Bizou+Yukon—The Hired Belly’s four legged friends—recently expressed an interest in being guest reviewers, checking out a few take out spots. “Why not,?” we thought. After all, we want to do all we can to help restaurants in these uncertain times.  Bizou+Yukon, are keen observers of the local scene, with impeccable taste, of course—as you’ll see! [...]

Vintners Brunch Wraps @Vanwinefest 2020

By |2020-03-04T17:22:47-08:00March 3rd, 2020|Dining, Latest Posts, Wine|

It’s a wrap! Sunday’s Vintners Brunch capped off in style another highly successful Vancouver International Wine Festival. Sponsored by the Vancouver Sun, Vintners Brunch is the week’s undisputed highlight for those lucky enough to attend. After all, it is one of the fastest selling events in the festival. Vancouver Trade & Convention Centre ‘backstage’ [...]

Vanwinefest 2020: the Alpha Taster’s Guide

By |2020-02-28T07:29:34-08:00February 27th, 2020|Latest Posts, Wine|

North America’s biggest consumer tasting is here! Grape gurus from every corner of the globe are also here. That part is key. Vancouver International Wine Festival requires that principals be in the room to pour. In great part it’s this proviso that’s made the festival so successful.  The chance for consumers and trade to meet [...]

The Harry McWatters Scholarship Fund Announced

By |2023-01-12T07:58:29-08:00February 13th, 2020|Dining, Latest Posts, Wine|

Okanagan College and the Chefs’ Table Society of British Columbia are honouring the late Harry McWatters with a major scholarship, awarded to qualifying Okanagan College students who identify specific opportunities to pursue food and wine studies overseas. The Harry McWatters Scholarship will be adjudicated by Okanagan College. Chefs’ Table is launching the fund with an initial contribution of $2,000 [...]

Tasting History: 5th Element VQA Red Blend 2005

By |2020-02-12T08:32:01-08:00February 12th, 2020|Latest Posts, Wine, Wine Reviews|

Recently I opened a bottle of Golden Mile Cellars 5th Element Red Blend 2005. It was sent to me by the BC Wine Institute as part of the BC VQA 30th. anniversary. I thought this bottle was noteworthy for any number of reasons, not the least of which was its age. There was a time [...]

Summerhill Cipes Ariel 2000: Time in a Bottle

By |2020-02-08T15:36:34-08:00February 8th, 2020|Latest Posts, Wine|

If I could save time in a bottle The first thing that I’d like to do Is to save every day ’til eternity passes away Just to spend them with you… (Jim Croce) It’s a part of wine tasting that’s easy to take for granted. But when you think about it, every bottle is a [...]

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