The passing of legendary negoçiant Georges Duboeuf (1933-2020), who died on January 4th, leaves a large hole in the world wine community. There’s no doubt in my mind that Mr. Duboeuf single handedly changed the way in which we think about wine today. Those of a certain age ;-) will recall the days (years before [...]
Adge Cutler & the Wurzels: cider fueled comedy and a legend in their time (Courtesy Wikipedia) I’ll admit it: I have a soft spot for cider. While I wasn’t exactly weaned on it, growing up in Somerset, in England’s West Country, cider was pretty hard to ignore. And I do recall my first [...]
“When the hybrids were gone and vinifera started producing ... the government started smiling ... and wine-writers started writing things like, ‘It’s OK!’" —John Bremmer South Okanagan Banée honorees John and Lynn Bremmer don’t hold back as they talk about the birth of the modern BC wine industry: Topics include: the days of [...]
