MyWinePal: Tasting Notes For Bartier Scholefield Wines
Bartier Scholefield‘s slogan is “Wine is Narrative“, which I agree it is, at least maybe for boutique wineries, sourcing grapes from a small region. In my previous article, BC Has a Wine Story, I talked about the story that wine tells through the terroir that the vines were planted and the grapes ripened. Bartier Scholefield’s story […]
A year after federal shipping law reform, provincial barriers remain
Post courtesy of winelaw.ca. June 28th was the one year anniversary of the unanimous passage of Bill C-311, which removed Canada’s federal ban on the interprovincial shipment of wine direct to consumers (see: Canadian Wine Shipping Reform Becomes Law). The amendments created a national personal use exemption for DTC shipments subject to applicable provincial laws. I […]
LaStella and Le Vieux Pin open their Cellar Doors on new Behind-the-Vines Tour
– Post submitted. Sister wineries LaStella and Le Vieux Pin have opened their cellar doors to welcome wine lovers and give them the inside scoop with an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of their craft. This new tour offers a unique opportunity to discover more about the wineries low input and sustainable practices, taste their special vintages and enjoy a few surprises […]