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Our Sommelier team has earned the Award of Excellence at the 2024 Wine Spectator Restaurant Awards. The post L’Abattoir receives Award of Excellence at Wine Spectator’s Restaurant Awards first appeared on My VanCity. Read L’Abattoir receives Award of Excellence at Wine Spectator’s Restaurant Awards at MyVanCity

Owner/operator Matt Sartor and wife Cassandra guided our tasting. The post A visit to Solvero Wines newly opened Tasting Room first appeared on My VanCity. Read A visit to Solvero Wines newly opened Tasting Room at MyVanCity

Quebec’s winemakers are redefining what it means to produce quality wines in a northern climate Known for its vibrant food and wine scene, Quebec is emerging as a notable player in winemaking, thanks to its unique cool climate, growing network of passionate winemakers, and innovative wine industry. Although the story of Quebec viticulture goes all…

Reading Time: 6 minutes River Stone Estate Winery is well-regarded for its Rosé wines, consistently earning high marks from critics and winning several awards. The 2022 Rosé, a Cabernet Franc and Syrah blend, has received praise for its elegant colour and flavours of strawberries, raspberries, and rose petals. It has been awarded silver medals at…

Reading Time: < 1 minute When Jay Drysdale of Bella Wines called to let us know that he and his partner Wendy were selling, we selfishly wanted to know it was going into capable hands—someone who would respect and carry on the incredible work that they had poured into for well over a decade. Here…

Many years ago, I gave a presentation on rosé wines to the BC Guild of Wine Judges.  I titled it, Rosé: The Rodney Dangerfield of Wines – “I don’t get no respect”.  But a lot has changed since then and changed for the better, especially in BC. In BC we are blessed to have a…

These limited-edition wines are a result of our team’s resilience and creativity. The post Celebrate International Rosé Day with River Stone Estate Winery first appeared on My VanCity. Read Celebrate International Rosé Day with River Stone Estate Winery at MyVanCity

Photo: Don and Michael Bartier (courtesy of the winery) For the second year in a row, Bartier Bros. winery’s annual releases have included cans of a 4.2% alcohol product called Piquette. There is both a white and a rosé. Unlike last year, I am scoring these products, which are pleasantly refreshing. And given the damage…

Vancouver Island winemakers are very grateful to have escaped the devastating conditions that have hit the interior regions. The post A visit to Alderlea Vineyards with @Sam_WineTeacher first appeared on My VanCity. Read A visit to Alderlea Vineyards with @Sam_WineTeacher at MyVanCity

In 2016, the Holler family launched the Pinot Noir Program with winemaker, Dan Marshall. The post Poplar Grove Launches Inaugural Vintage of Pinot Noir first appeared on My VanCity. Read Poplar Grove Launches Inaugural Vintage of Pinot Noir at MyVanCity