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  • Wednesday Wine Reviews with @Sam_WineTeacher

    2021 Chardonnay Garnet Valley Ranch Summerland, BC $36.99 Golden yellow with medium-minus intensity.  An impressive nose rich with aromas of minerality, lemon, grapefruit, apple, along with delicate undertones of smoky caramel, and toast.  Well balanced.  Vibrant, integrated, and layered flavours on the palate followed by a long finish.  This is an elegant and sophisticated wine…

  • Vancouver International Wine Festival 2025 – The Wine World is Here!

    It was a very enjoyable introduction into the wonderful world of wine! The post Vancouver International Wine Festival 2025 – The Wine World is Here! first appeared on My VanCity. Read Vancouver International Wine Festival 2025 – The Wine World is Here! at MyVanCity

  • B.C. Government proclaims April as B.C. Wine Month

    Capturing the excitement of spring in BC wine country with playful polaroids and a heartfelt note to ‘Dear April’. The post B.C. Government proclaims April as B.C. Wine Month first appeared on My VanCity. Read B.C. Government proclaims April as B.C. Wine Month at MyVanCity

  • Vasanti Estate Winery Newest Releases Available Now

    Join Vasanti Wines for their Grand Opening weekend coming up on May 16th, 17th, 18th. The post Vasanti Estate Winery Newest Releases Available Now first appeared on My VanCity. Read Vasanti Estate Winery Newest Releases Available Now at MyVanCity

  • BC Government Proclaims APRIL as BC Wine Month

    Reading Time: 3 minutes British Columbia – April is BC Wine Month, a time to explore, sip, and savour exceptional British Columbia wine. Wine Growers British Columbia (WGBC) invites you to embrace the season and celebrate BC wine all month long by discovering the fresh flavours of new releases and experiencing the warm hospitality of…

  • Missing your Cali reds? Niagara’s Bella Terra has the answer you’re looking for

    By Rick VanSickle In these days of disruptive tariffs and boycotts of American wines, more and more wine lovers are (finally!) reaching for wines made in their own country. Many have been weaned on the Joshes, Bread and Butters, and J. Lohrs of the world but are now doing what every good Canadian is doing…

  • Alejandro Fernández Dehesa La Granja 2018 (Spain) – Wine Review

    After enjoying the lovely 2016 Alejandro Fernández Dehesa La Granja a couple of years ago, tonight’s red wine review is the latest vintage of this excellent Tempranillo from Spain that landed at the LCBO in the March 15 LCBO VINTAGES New Release Collection. It is produced by Familia Fernández Rivera, a renowned Spanish wine producer…

  • A Wine Lover’s Diary, part 967: Blasts from the Past

    Doug Beatty reliving his youth Another quiet wine week – almost like the lockdown! Sunday March 16th: With lamb chops for dinner, Peter Gamble and Ann Sperling’s Versado Old Vines Malbec 2019 from their vineyard in Mendoza. Tuesday, March 18th: After the Southbrook tasting (see last week’s diary, part 966), I decided to open a…

  • Exploring Côtes-du-Rhône: France’s most versatile wine region

    Expressive, food-friendly, and packed with personality— here’s how to navigate one of France’s most versatile wine regions The Rhône Valley is one of France’s most well-known wine regions, often associated with towering, world-famous Crus like Châteauneuf-du-Pape and Hermitage. However, beyond these prestigious appellations, the broader Côtes-du-Rhône classifications offer exciting, food-friendly, and accessible wines. Côtes-du-Rhône wines…

  • Ettore Capri: Championing Sustainable Innovation in Wine Production

    At the upcoming 4th Science & Wine World Congress, Professor Ettore Capri will share his insights on sustainability and digital innovation in the wine and olive oil industries. As a renowned expert in agricultural chemistry and director of OPERA, Capri has led numerous international projects focused on risk assessment, environmental protection, and sustainable food systems.…