Wine 101: Roll Out The Barrel
If youâve ever visited a winery, youâll know thereâs plenty of farm equipment on hand: tanks, hoses, tractors, boots, sinks, and so forth. But the one component you wonât find...
Wine 101: Resveratrol
People who drink too much, myself included, tend to champion any study or article that points out the merits of their indulgence. We all know that moderation is key to...
Wine 101: On Wine Awards
Just a week ago I spent three days at British Columbiaâs Naramata Heritage Inn as one of nine judges for the BC Wine Awards. I never bother sharing how exhausting...
Wine 101: Finding Wine Faults
Weâve all been there. Whether youâre excited to open a wine you havenât tried before or, well, you just need it at the end of a long day, you pull...
Wine 101: Wine Myths Debunked!
Iâve been around British Columbia wine country over the last couple of days, and Iâve found myself taking note of the many myths about wine that one overhears around tasting...
Wine 101: Basics in Grape Pronunciation
So you've read the wine list and decided on a glass; say it's something you've never tried before â you're feeling adventurous (good for you). Then it comes time to...
Wine 101: Top Ten Wine Books You Need To Read
A question I get asked on a regular basis goes something like this: I want to learn more about wine on my own, what book should I buy? This is...
Wine 101: Sur Lie Waiter Recommendations
Sur lie is one of those wine-speak labeling terms that I can't explain to someone without heading down a rabbit hole. People love to think of wine as romantic and...