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Christian Ventura is changing the way you think about sushi. In 2012, while he was a ‘traditional’ sushi chef, he went vegan and decided to align his career with his values. Following a trip to New York, where he tried vegan sushi for the first time, he thought, “This is good but I think I…

2023 Under The Chandelier (White Blend) The Gallery West Kelowna, BC $25.00 Pale lemon yellow with medium-minus intensity.  Apple, citrus, white peach, honeysuckle, and melon on the nose.  Good balance.  Fresh and fruity on the palate with flavours that mirror the nose.  A medium-plus finish.  This is a lovely après dinner wine or luncheon wine,…

Here are my top wine picks from the January 18, 2025 LCBO VINTAGES New Release Collection, where the theme of the release focuses on Sustainable wines from California, while the mini-feature includes a few wines for Lunar New Year Celebrations. In all, there are just over 75 wines in this release, including a half-dozen Online…

This is what I call my late afternoon wine. The post Liebling Wines Sauvignon Blanc featured wine at WineClub.ca first appeared on My VanCity. Read Liebling Wines Sauvignon Blanc featured wine at WineClub.ca at MyVanCity

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Dr. Anita Oberholster, Professor of Cooperative Extension in Enology in the UC Davis Department of Viticulture and Enology, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Her passing leaves an immeasurable void in our UC Davis V&E family. Above all, our thoughts are with…

By Lidija Biro “Wine may be a consumable commodity, but it is also a luxury item. At the high end, let’s say $65, Niagara wine can beat same priced wines from Europe,” says Robbie Raskin, bar/bottle shop owner and recipient of 2024 VQA Promoters Award for Hospitality. The Mavericks is an occasional series by wine…

Raise a glass at the Maritime Spirits Festival on February 14 and 15 in Moncton, New Brunswick. Whether you’re a whisky connoisseur, a gin enthusiast, or a rum lover, you’ll be able to sample a variety of spirits from regional, national and international distilleries and learn about the art of crafting these delicious drinks. Indulge…

Photo: Brenda Hetman-Craig and Layne Craig (courtesy of 40 Knots) Winemaker Kalem Magny joined 40 Knots Vineyard & Estate Winery in the summer of 2023. In the vintage that fall, he stamped his mark on the industry by making a top-flight Vancouver Island Pinot Noir. Pun intended. The winery’s 40-acre vineyard is within earshot of…

Ray Signorello is the visionary force behind Signorello Estate, California’s famed Napa Valley winery. The post Signorello Estate Proprietor Ray Signorello Named Honorary Chair of VanWineFest’s Bacchanalia Gala first appeared on My VanCity. Read Signorello Estate Proprietor Ray Signorello Named Honorary Chair of VanWineFest’s Bacchanalia Gala at MyVanCity

Thursday, January 11th: Tasted two wines from a new winery named Unscripted. Winemaker Marco Piccoli and filmmaker Mike Pohorly (whose uncle Joseph founded Newark Wines, which became Hillebrand – and now Trius – and ultimately he opened Joseph’s) partnered to make these VQA wines from Marco’s vineyard at Rennie’s Custom Crush facility (formerly Stoney Ridge).…