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Bloom BC 2009: Celebrating BC Wines
on Jul 19, 2009Bloom BC is always one of our favourite BC wine events because it’s a quick opportunity to sample what’s new and fresh in the province. And this year was no exception with some old friends as well as new faces – 50 wineries in all participating...
The Great Champagne Quandary: An Afternoon with Pol Roger
on May 19, 2009 in coco chanel pol roger Champagne Lily Bollinger Do we really need a celebration to have Champagne? Why is it that typically there has to be a wedding, birthday, or New Years to pop open a bottle of bubbly? Champagne pairs well with food, so why not open a bottle simply while prepping dinner? Someh...
Cacique: Costa Rican Adventures and Vodkas
on May 5, 2009 in Tico Costa Rica vodka Cacique pura vida Flamingo Beach Resort April 16th had finally arrived, and my sister and I were winging our way off on our annual vacation. These tropical jaunts are strictly a girls only event and typically involve some really tough, daily decisions – whether to suntan on the beach or...
Of Siegerrebe, Cribbage, and Norsemen
on Apr 26, 2009 in BC Wines Gray Monk terroir cribbage Siegerrebe Frank and I often talk about how sometimes a wine just tastes better because of where you are and who you’re with. It’s one of those marvelous, magical qualities of wine that continue to defy description. You won’t see it in a tasting note, bec...
1982 Vignaveja: An Elegant Old Vintage
on Apr 14, 2009 in 1982 Vignaveja Nebbiolo Gaja WSET Old wines are always something of a mystery. Case in point, the bottle of 1982 Vignaveja we’re about to uncork. What is going to happen when I open this vintage? Will it be dead, oxidized, or will it be a wonderful old bottle full of life still? Th...
Kiwi Chocolate Time
on Apr 6, 2009Okay, we confess. We have an apology to make to all our faithful subscribers. Even though we posted on the correct day, cyber-gremlins ran amok to delay our critically timed info about the new Kiwi sensation: Pinot Chocolat. So you probably received...
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