Spanish Wines

Vancouver’s Sardine Can: Packing ‘em in Already, Just Like in Madrid. Almost!

June 1, 2012

Glancing around the room at Sardine Can (26 Powell St., 604-568-1350), I realise that I recognise just about everyone here. One sure sign a newbie has it made is when industry ‘insiders’ pack in from the word go. Then again, I’m not surprised. Andrey Durbach and Chris Stewart (Pied à Terre, La Buca, Cafeteria etc.) [...]

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Countdown to Cava, Sherry and More at the Vancouver Playhouse International Wine Festival

March 7, 2011

Coming right up (March 28-April 3): The Vancouver Playhouse International Wine Festival—edition number 32. Every year, it seems, tickets to the numerous trade and public special events—as well as to a wealth of winemaker’s dinners—sell out faster. And this year’s theme region of Spain is already proving to be a popular draw. With just three [...]

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Vancouver’s Marquis Wine Cellars: An Original in More Ways Than One

February 18, 2011

You have to hand it to John Clerides. He’s always been ahead of the curve. John’s the man behind Marquis Wine Cellars, which was one of the very first private wine stores anywhere in British Columbia. We were among the first through the door when he managed to wrangle a license in 1986—the year the [...]

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