Check Out These Great Bargains for $10 or Less
It’s been awhile since I’ve mentioned some great wine bargains for $10 a bottle or less. And with the monthly reminders of past credit card charges during the holidays and the upcoming income tax deadline lurking, this seems as good a time as any to toss out a few wine suggestions for those on a […]
Give Your Reds Time to Breathe
“Give the wine time to breathe.” You hear the phrase frequently, but what exactly does it mean? Breathing is simply allowing the wine to become exposed to the air, which opens up the wine’s flavors and aromas and makes it more enjoyable. This is especially useful for red wines – particularly newer vintages – because […]
Wine Class at BTC
2:00 to 4:30 pm – Beginning Wine Tasting. The perfect class for those just getting started with wines. The format will be relaxed, yet informative, with plenty of wines to sample. No wine snob attitudes permitted! Click on the Wine Classes Page for more information.
Extensive International Wines Available at Vancouver, BC Festival
It’s that time again. The Vancouver Playhouse International Wine Festival is set to begin on February 27. According to Communications Manager Betty Verkuil, the festival is “considered by many in the wine world to be the top consumer wine show in North America.” This week-long festival is a personal favorite of mine for two reasons. […]
Zinfandel
Maryhill Vineyards 2003 Proprietor’s Reserve (about $36): A big, plump, fruit bomb if there ever was one. Loaded with dark currant and berry flavors, the wine may be too fat for some tastes. It’s over 15% alcohol and balanced by 1.4% sugar, which makes the wine almost borderline port-like, so take note. Another thing that […]