“Free My Grapes” legislation may pass Tuesday
BC Premier Clark attends rally in support of MP Dan Albas' Bill C-311 Just as Bill C-311 heads into Parliament for third and final reading, a rally in support of the legislation took place in Penticton. Okanagan-Coquihalla MP Dan Albas' Private Members Bill C-311 is "An Act to amend the Importation of Intoxicating Liquors Act […]
Two wine neighbours – two approaches to liquor regulation
BC Wine Lover welcomes Mark Hicken of WineLaw.ca This week is a significant one for the reform of wine distribution and regulation in the Pacific Northwest. It's interesting to look at the changes that are happening in the neighboring jurisdictions of British Columbia and Washington state, particularly as those changes relate to the modernization of […]
Celebrate summer’s arrival with Summerhill Cipes Ice
Pinot Noir ice wine infused cuvee conjures "strawberry jam on toast" When it comes to May weather in Vancouver, Saturday evening could not have delivered anything more temperate and lovely. It really felt like the beginning of our summer season, giving we wine lovers a reason to celebrate. Summerhill's Cipes Ice is another one of […]