Discovering Timorasso Wine: The “White Barolo”
Writer BJ Oudman at the 45th Vancouver International Wine Festival — Theme Region: “Italy” I love wine. I especially love weird, wonderful, unique and well, different wines. I recently discovered my new favourite white that fits this category at the Vancouver International Wine Festival. While the masses swarmed the booths pouring famous Brunello, Amarone and […]
Exploring Washington Wine: Cote Bonneville Estate Winery
The Yakima Valley may not have the same name recognition as that of its neighbour, Walla Walla, but it does hold claim to the largest planted grape acreage and most wineries of all the AVAs in Washington (of which there is 20 total). Having only one day to spend in the area on a recent […]
BC Distilled – highlighting local artisan distilleries
BC Distilled’s smart tagline reads “locally conscious drinking”. Most people are aware of BC’s burgeoning wine industry, but there are a lot of local distillers making products that people should also be aware of when choosing to support “buyBC”. Thirty-nine distilleries were present at the annual festival held in Vancouver on May 13, in addition […]