It’s the holidays, and that means it’s time to break out the bubbly! But if you’re lookingfor something special this year, you should consider Conegliano ValdobbiadeneProsecco Superiore DOCG. Most of the wine-loving public across the world do not realize that Prosecco is not ageneric name that means “Italian sparkling wine” or that it is not…
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Explore the Okanagan Wineries
For Labour Day long weekend, my husband and I decided to visit his family in Vernon, BC which is about a 5-hour drive from Vancouver. On the way to Vernon, we visited two wineries in Lake Country, BC: Arrowleaf Cellars and Gray Monk Estate Winery. Lake Country is a municipality in the Okanagan Valley region,…
Canada Shines Brightly at the 2017 Vancouver International Wine Festival #VIWF2017
The VIWF is Canada’s Premier wine show, now on its 39th year. This year, over 1,700 wines by 180 wineries from 16 countries at 54 events were enjoyed by the public. Three distinct wine regions of Canada were represented, featuring Wines of Nova Scotia, VQA Wines of Ontario and Wines of British Columbia. We certainly have…
The 39th Vancouver International Wine Festival
Vancouver International Wine Festival returns for an eight-day celebration of wine and food February 11 to 19 at the Vancouver Convention Centre and other venues around Metro Vancouver. The 2017 festival features 180 wineries from 16 countries participating in 54 events. In celebration of our nation’s 150th birthday, the festival features Canada as the theme…
SF Adventures – The Meritage Resort & Spa
A weekend in San Francisco isn’t complete without a visit to the Napa Valley. Day 3 included a short drive around Oakland, followed by some shopping stops in Emeryville and Vallejo before reaching Napa. We were invited to stay at The Meritage Resort & Spa, one of the largest resorts in the Napa Valley. Situated on…
Chaberton 2013 Valley Pink Review
The Chaberton Estate Winery is one of the oldest estate wineries in BC and the largest in the Fraser Valley. Located in Langley, the winery offers daily tours at 2pm and 4pm. If you’re looking to impress an out-of-town guest with a decent bottle of wine, the 2013 Chaberton Valley Pink has deep aromas of ripe raspberries…
MaryinVancity’s Gift Giving Guide: for the wine lover
If you’re looking for the perfect gift for the wine lover in your life, here are some of best gifts around! Double Duty Wine Glasses: Transforming what you thought about wine stemware, these Revolution Wine and Water glasses from LibaStyle.com are a great gift for the practical or fashion forward wine lover in your life. $84…
New contest! #DEVOURLIFE with Carnivor wine
There’s a new wine on top of the food chain. Just as Cabernet Sauvignon, is the “King of Reds,” the carnivore sits atop the food chain. What better way to combine the two than with Carnivor, a sophisticated wine whose bold, intense flavor is matched by a refined smoothness. One of the newest brands to…
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