Iâm actually writing this post at the airport in New York, about to fly back home to Vancouver. Why was I here? Well, I had a pretty bucket-list experience this trip, sharing British Columbia wines with trade, media and consumers at the legendary James Beard House!
Seems like smaller, craft wineries in Ontario arenât too stoked about the provincial government dragging their feet on allowing wine sales in grocery stores.
Yup, every province has their own way of doing things; Metro News refreshes us on the lay of the land.
Up the mountain at Whistlerâs Pique, Anthony Gismondi covers British Columbiaâs Golden Mile Bench, the provinceâs first sub-appellation.
At The Winnipeg Free Press, My Wine Canadaâs very own Ben MacPhee-Sigurdson pays tribute to the late, great Jurgen Gothe.
Do family-owned wineries make better wines than corporately-owned ones? The Globe & Mailâs Beppi Crosariol ponders the question.
Iâve had similar thoughts about Vancouver. Now Torontoâs Sarah Parniak assembles a wish list of bar concepts sheâd like to see in her city. A gin bar or Sherry bodega? Count me in!!
Whatâs the deal with the Geisenheim grape variety? Pop over to this page at Halifaxâs Chronicle Herald and youâll get your answer!
Finally, I have a Hot Deal Alert for you! The Okanagan Valleyâs Perseus Winery is offering FREE SHIPPING right here at My Wine Canada when you order 6 bottles or more with the purchase of their newly-released Pinot Noir RosĂ©! We were just in the Okanagan last week and admired its plummy charm. It could be a long, hot summer - so do load up!
