Taking (laughing)stock of the best of the Naramata Bench
The scenic Naramata Road passes a selection of my favourite vineyards. Our destination this day was Laughing Stock Vineyards.
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Vino Borealis
A tasting at the tower
Okanagan wine tours in COVID times
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Pour one out during the pandemic
Almost a year into this pandemic, we’re all dreaming about travelling again. Last summer, during the B.C. bubble, my wife and I took a road trip to explore Okanagan vineyards.
Read MoreBig House Red
I was in the Yukon Liquor Corporation about six weeks ago, when I was delighted to make the acquaintance of an old friend.Looking for an interesting red, I saw a familiar label on an unfamiliar carton. On the bottom shelf of the...
Read MoreMatching Wine to Cheese Fondue
I’m always interested whether when people choose the foods for dinner first, and then select accompanying wines, or vice versa. I use both methods.Several weekends ago my partner and I hosted a cheese fondue in honour of a...
Read MoreSome New Wines to Look For and Try
Since September there have been some good additions to the Yukon Liquor Corp. (YLC) shelves.October and November seem to be emerging as the wine tasting season in the Yukon. In the span of five weeks, I participated in, or...
Read MoreAutumn Brings Renewed Interest in Chiantis
While we had an exceptional summer, part of me welcomes the changing leaves, grey cool days, slower pace, stars, and northern lights.This change of season has brought me back to our kitchen, making pasta, pizza and roast meats....
Read MoreFundraising Fun avec Vin
About a year ago, I worked with Yukon Artists @ Work on a project called “Canvas Confidential,” a fundraiser to help Yukon artists if illness prevented them from working.As part of this event, we hosted a wine...
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