Spotlight on Virtual Wineries
What happens when you want to make wine but don't own a winery? You don't have the millions to cover the startup costs or the years to invest. Maybe you...
Pair it Up! Butternut Squash Chips and Wine
Wine and potato chip pairings are on the rise. This is the kind of unfussy match that sometimes happens unexpectedly (you'll likely be wearing sweatpants when it does) and there's...
Pair it Up! It’s Mushroom Time
As we move towards winter, it’s probably safe to assume that we’re having heartier meals to keep ourselves warm and cozy. I’m noticing an abundance of wild mushrooms in stores...
Wine 101: Wine Hacks
As someone who not only writes about, but works in the wine industry, there are certain wine-related tips and tricks that are second nature to me. It’s when I’ll mention...
The Friday Files: Industry Business & Canadian Wine News
This week’s Friday Files contain some business/administrative stories in the Canadian wine scene, all of which is pretty important but perhaps at times a bit dry. But read to the...
Wine 101: The Freshness Factor
Between wines featured on this website and stuff I’m tasting for my Winnipeg Free Press column, I probably have more bottles of wine on the go than your typical consumer....
The Many Lives of Tyler Harlton
It’s always fascinating to learn what careers people have had before opting to ‘live the dream’ and start their own winery. Here in British Columbia, the common ones are those...
Logging On
I always consider myself lucky that when it comes to the Internet in my life; I’ve had the best of both worlds. My childhood stretched from the mid 1970’s through...