Vancouver International Wine Festival
Tickets to the ever-popular Vancouver International Wine Festival, presented by The Vancouver Sun, go on sale January 8, 2013. They may be purchased online at vanwinefest.ca, in person at 305-456 West Broadway, or by phoning the box office at (604) 873-3311 or toll-free at (877) 321-3121. Many of the festival’s coveted 55 events are expected […]
Washington’s 2012 Vintage: (Thankfully) A Return to “Normalcy”
As we prepare to venture out into the New Year, it’s impossible to think about wines without taking a look back at years past. Overwhelmingly, the word I’m hearing most often about the 2012 wine grape harvest is “normal.” That’s good news when you consider how challenging the 2010 and 2011 vintages played out in […]
A Special Day Deserves Some Special Wines
It’s seems a bit odd to have a wine column on December 25, but rest assured I was prepared far enough in advance to avoid writing it on Christmas Eve. Because it’s a special day for many, I think a Christmas column calls for some special wines. Prosser’s Mercer Estates Winery currently offers a full […]
Try These Red Wine Selections from Oregon and Washington
It’s red wine month, a self-proclaimed title I’ve given to December. Why? Because it’s a great time to hunker down as we get ready for another cold, gray winter and warm up with a nice glass or bottle of red wine. Today I’ll give you a few more recommendations from Oregon and Washington wineries and […]
Enjoy Zins? Consider Renwood Winery
If you like zinfandel, you have to consider Renwood Winery. Renwood is located in the heart of California about one-hour east of Sacramento in the Sierra Foothills of Amador County. If you’re familiar with Amador County, you know that this part of California has earned a reputation for producing zinfandels that are among the best […]