In a recent editorial, I described how the wineries and growers across BC give back to their communities and the province. In April of this year, the Naramata Bench Wineries Association (NBWA) held two fundraisers, one in Victoria and one in Vancouver. “We are pleased to … [Read more...] about Grape Vine News
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Slowly towards a Canadian wine culture
At the time of writing, the second anniversary of the amendment of Bill C – 311, which was changed to allow Canadian consumers to purchase Canadian wine for personal use from any province in the country, was being marked. In two years, not much has changed. British … [Read more...] about Slowly towards a Canadian wine culture
Wine tourism on the other side of the world
All She Wrote: Eat, Drink, Tweet - by Allison Markin For months now, my colleague Erin Korpisto and I have been repeating the mantra: “Yes we’re going to Georgia. No not that Georgia.” Nothing against the southern US state, but in April we … [Read more...] about Wine tourism on the other side of the world
The New Rules For BC Liquor
There was much excitement as the new year began and the BC liquor review officially wrapped up with the announcement that all seventy-three recommendations from the extensive consultation had been accepted by the BC government. What does this mean for the hospitality industry … [Read more...] about The New Rules For BC Liquor
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Why are we so obsessed with posting food photos on social networks? Studies have been done, I’m sure, as they have been done with our Internet cat obsession (hint: cat people stay inside, dog people go outside to socialize with other dog people). First out of the … [Read more...] about Eat, Drink, Tweet