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VIWF 2025 Preview: Showcasing wines of the Washington, Oregon and California The Vancouver International Wine Festival (VIWF) is set to celebrate its 46th anniversary from February 22 to March 2, 2025. As one of North America’s premier wine events, VIWF has consistently provided wine enthusiasts with unparalleled experiences, and this year promises to be exceptional.…

Tonight’s red wine review is a mature Vacqueyras that I purchased over a dozen years ago when it arrived on shelves across Ontario in the December 8, 2012 LCBO VINTAGES Release. While this vintage is long sold out, this wine does come through LCBO VINTAGES every fall, with a small amount of the latest vintage…

Reading Time: 2 minutes The impact of Ozempic and other GLP-1 receptor agonists like Wegovy, Mounjaro, and Zepbound on the alcohol and wine industry appears to be multifaceted, with several studies and anecdotal evidence suggesting a potential decrease in alcohol consumption among users of these drugs. Here’s a detailed analysis: Reduced Alcohol Consumption Studies and…

Read this first! As agricultural consultants in California, irrigation consulting during the growing season is our bread and butter. A lot of times, especially in vineyards with lighter soils where I recommend short and frequent irrigations, I know my desired schedule amounts to a tall order. Not everyone can feasibly do two hours, three times…

At the Art Gallery of Hamilton (AGH), a remarkable exhibit is bridging the worlds of music, visual art, and storytelling. Titled SoundBites, the exhibit comes from the mind of Roger Mooking, an accomplished chef, artist, and musician. SoundBites is on display through February 23, 2025 and embodies the multifaceted creative identity that Mooking has cultivated…

Arguably the best vintage of this special wine. The post 2025 the Year of the Snake first appeared on My VanCity. Read 2025 the Year of the Snake at MyVanCity

The 2025 festival features 121 wineries from 15 countries participating in 43 events. The post VanWineFest Special Events on Sale first appeared on My VanCity. Read VanWineFest Special Events on Sale at MyVanCity

A journey of discovery through Croatia’s rich terroir with ‘Explore the Wines of Croatia’. The post Provence Marinaside spotlights Croatian Wines in Exclusive Dinner first appeared on My VanCity. Read Provence Marinaside spotlights Croatian Wines in Exclusive Dinner at MyVanCity

Celebrate tradition. Toast to the new year. Gung Hay Fat Choy! The post Haywire Winery Releases Limited Edition Lunar Red Wine first appeared on My VanCity. Read Haywire Winery Releases Limited Edition Lunar Red Wine at MyVanCity

Photo: Little Engine’s Stephen and Nicole French Stephen and Nicole French set very high standards for a Little Engine Wines when they opened in 2016 on a Naramata Road vineyard. Wines were released as silver, gold or platinum wines, with the object of getting 60% of the wines to the platinum standard as soon as…