Canadian Winery Spotlight: Haywire
I wouldnât start driving around British Columbiaâs Okanagan Valley trying to find Haywire winery because, simply put, there isnât a winery named Haywire in the Okanagan. So is it a...
Wine 101: The Price of B.C. Wine
I certainly heard it more when I was a full-time wine guy on the floor in restaurants, but itâs a question I field on occasion nowadays as well, whether leading...
Canadian Winery Spotlight: 13th Street Winery
For some, Canada is not necessarily the first country that comes to mind when one thinks of buying a bottle of wine. Countries like France, Italy and Spain have long-standing...
Pair It Up! Potato Cakes Stuffed with Trout
Like many, I've gotten caught up in the binge-worthy Netflix series Chef's Table. Each of the first six episodes focuses on a different high-profile chef, and the story of Argentine...
Canadian Winery Spotlight: Orofino Vineyards
I first discovered Orofino Vineyards through a glass of juicy, plump Merlot. The wine got my attention as, at the time, I was not particularly in love with that grape...
Top Wine Picks! Pink Wines for Patios
Patio season is upon us â well, for the most part. Here in Manitoba, we had a dusting of snow on Victoria Day, which has since (thankfully) melted, and weâre...
The Friday Files: Valentineâs Day Wines & B.C. Liquor Laws
In Vancouver at The Province, wine guy James Nevison is in the mood for love with his Valentineâs Day wine picks, pondering that âPerhaps a rich red would make [Cupidâs]...
Wine 101: The Similkameen Valley
For those not intimately acquainted with British Columbian wine country, there might be some confusion or misconceptions whenever we mention a wine coming from the Similkameen. The majority of B.C....