Over the spring and summer I have been on both sides of media tours to wineries in a couple of different countries, having both been a guest, and hosting several media folks out and about to experience our region. There are few things I’ve noticed, no matter where I’ve been … [Read more...] about What to do when the media comes calling
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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
Need a recipe? There’s a network for that
Irarely cook. I heat things up, or take advantage of the deli section, and try to avoid drive-thrus. But as 2013 rolled in, so did I, realizing that cooking more at home might be a good idea to save cash and my waistline. And, as I’ve discovered, it reduces … [Read more...] about Need a recipe? There’s a network for that