Top Wine Picks! Wines for Footie Fans
The beautiful game has descended on six cities across Canada, including here in Winnipeg, as the 2015 FIFA Women’s World Cup is now underway. No matter who you’re cheering for...
Top Wine Picks! Big Reds to Warm Up
On the East Coast, the days are still cold and even though May is just around the corner, we’ve had only a very small glimpse of Spring. My top picks...
Wine 101: The Stories Behind The Wines
As the books editor over at the Winnipeg Free Press, I often get people asking me about the best wine books. As it happens, back in September of 2014, MWC...
Pair It Up! Spring Catch
With spring comes the stream of fresh produce and variety in the seasonal seafood catches. It's also a time when we return to lighter eating habits. Western Living Magazine celebrates...
The Friday Files: News & Notes From Canada’s Wine Scene
I’m 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...
The Friday Files: JoieFarm, Wine Lawsuits & Jurgen Gothe
On April 7th, at the age of 71, we lost Jurgen Gothe to a long battle with Cancer. Jurgen was a former CBC radio host and writer. He was also...
Canadian Winery Spotlight: Bench 1775 Winery
Formerly known as Soaring Eagle Estate Winery, Bench 1775 is now quite simply named after their gorgeous address on Naramata Road. When your spot and your view are as killer...
Wine 101: Blind Tasting Demystified
When visiting wineries, nothing seems more simple and organic than the world of wine. Friendly winemakers welcome wine aficionados to appreciate the beauty of their land through a glass of...