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 it’s 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 — well, for the most part. Here in Manitoba, we had a dusting of snow on Victoria Day, which has since (thankfully) melted, and we’re...
The Friday Files: Valentine’s Day Wines & B.C. Liquor Laws
In Vancouver at The Province, wine guy James Nevison is in the mood for love with his Valentine’s Day wine picks, pondering that “Perhaps a rich red would make [Cupid’s]...
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....
Top Wine Picks! Wines to Chase the Winter Blues Away
If you’re on the East Coast, you’ve had more than your fair share of snowstorms and extremely cold temperatures that only polar bears should be allowed to live in. From...