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Greek Wines: More Than Just Retsina
For years I’d been reading about the growing popularity of Greek wines in New York. The unfamiliar grape names and descriptions of their distinctive flavours intrigued me, so when Franco’s Liquor Store advertised a Saturday tasting of Greek wines, I booked us in immediately. When we arrived, Luigi was outside grilling fragrant lamb kebabs to ... Read more The post Greek Wines: More Than Just Retsina first appeared on My VanCity .
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Summer Wines & Light Bites for the Season
Summer is the season of effortless entertaining, and we’re so excited it’s here! From backyard dinners to impromptu get-togethers, Canadians are embracing the season of warmer days and longer evenings hosting casual gatherings, backyard barbecues, and more. For those looking to elevate their summer menus in a tasteful yet approachable way, Rewild Wines offers pairing ... Read more The post Summer Wines & Light Bites for the Season first appeared on My VanCity .
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A NEW CHAPTER FOR CANADA’S LONGEST RUNNING NATIONAL WINE COMPETITION
A NEW CHAPTER FOR CANADA’S LONGEST RUNNING NATIONAL WINE COMPETITION The All Canadian Wine Championship (ACWC), Canada’s longest running national wine championship has entered an exciting new chapter with new leadership, renewed momentum, and an overwhelming support from wineries across the country. Led by the new Director Tanya Sammut, this years championship welcomed more than ... Read more The post A NEW CHAPTER FOR CANADA’S LONGEST RUNNING NATIONAL WINE COMPETITION first appeared on My VanCity .
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VULKÀ ETNA ROSSO you need look no further
When company comes and you want to share just the right wine, a wine of quality and, of course, an Italian wine. Look no further than to Vulkà Etna Rosso. A rich and delicious red wine that won’t break the budget. The wine was paired with a Broccolini Caesar which can be served warm or ... Read more The post VULKÀ ETNA ROSSO you need look no further first appeared on My VanCity .
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Kim Uncorked: Welcome to my weekly wine recommendation.
Kim Uncorked: Welcome to my weekly wine recommendation. Hi, I’m Kim, a passionate lover of wine, food, and any experience that brings the two together! In this weekly blog post, I share my thoughts on a wine that I’ve recently purchased from one of our local independent wine merchants. If you’d like to know more ... Read more The post Kim Uncorked: Welcome to my weekly wine recommendation. first appeared on My VanCity .
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🏖️Your Champagne summer starts now
Check out the new 100% Champagne summer activity book ! This summer, we invite you to explore Champagne in an engaging and playful way with our new activity book. Designed to combine learning and enjoyment, this resource helps you deepen your knowledge of Champagne through a variety of interactive content: • educational games and quizzes ... Read more The post 🏖️Your Champagne summer starts now first appeared on My VanCity .
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LEARNING ABOUT WINE: Wine Production in Fuissé: A History
Wine Production in Fuissé: A History The village of Fuissé sits near the southern end of Burgundy’s limestone belt, where the vineyard land of the Côte d’Or and Côte Chalonnaise gives way, a few kilometers to the south, to the granitic terrain of Beaujolais. It is a small commune in the department of Saône-et-Loire, and ... Read more The post LEARNING ABOUT WINE: Wine Production in Fuissé: A History first appeared on My VanCity .
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From the Cellar with @Sam_WineTeacher
In addition to the weekly wine review and the various other, usually wine-related, articles I write for My Van City, I am going to include a new one that will appear from time to time. I’m calling it, ‘From the Cellar’. It will be similar to the wine reviews, except that it will feature wines ... Read more The post From the Cellar with @Sam_WineTeacher first appeared on My VanCity .
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Saving wine from the heat dome
OENODIA validates a high-precision partial dealcoholization pilot at the Centre du Rosé: a major breakthrough for precision winemaking! Faced with the challenges of climate change and shifting consumer habits, winemakers need reliable solutions now more than ever to precisely adjust the alcohol content of their wines. To meet this need, OENODIA, the benchmark brand for ... Read more The post Saving wine from the heat dome first appeared on My VanCity .
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Kim Uncorked: Welcome to my weekly wine recommendation.
Kim Uncorked: Welcome to my weekly wine recommendation. Hi, I’m Kim, a passionate lover of wine, food, and any experience that brings the two together! In this weekly blog post, I share my thoughts on a wine that I’ve recently purchased from one of our local independent wine merchants. If you’d like to know more ... Read more The post Kim Uncorked: Welcome to my weekly wine recommendation. first appeared on My VanCity .
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Blasted Church Promotes Jamie MacNeill
Blasted Church Promotes Jamie MacNeill to Assistant Winemaker and Marks the Return of BC Fruit with 2025 Spring Releases Some good BC wine news to share: Blasted Church Vineyards has promoted Jamie MacNeill from Cellarmaster to Assistant Winemaker as the winery launches its 2025 Vintage and celebrates a return to BC-grown fruit. MacNeill joined ... Read more The post Blasted Church Promotes Jamie MacNeill first appeared on My VanCity .
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Celebrate International Rosé Day with Calafuria
A new vintage, a new label, a new story. Embark on a dreamy journey with “Lady Puglia” SALENTO NEGROAMARO ROSATO – TORMARESCA CALAFURIA Tormaresca Calafuria Rosé Lady Puglia Designed by Valeria Petrone, the new international label evokes the Italian Summer and the essence of Apulian territories. Beneath it, the crisp and refreshing Calafuria rosé expresses ... Read more The post Celebrate International Rosé Day with Calafuria first appeared on My VanCity .
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Blasted Church Block Party
SAVE THE DATE! THURSDAY, JULY 2ND, 2026 Join us for a Day of Divine Summer Revelry On Thursday, July 2nd, we’re throwing open the vineyard gates and inviting all to gather for a truly blessed summer celebration at Blasted Church Vineyards: The Blasted Church Block Party! Expect live music all day, holy-happy-hour pricing on wine ... Read more The post Blasted Church Block Party first appeared on My VanCity .
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LEARNING ABOUT WINE: Ranking Albariño Producers
Ranking Albariño Producers: Where Do Ferreiro, Granbazán, and the Field Fit Albariño producers are often discussed together, but they are not all working from the same conditions or toward the same result. Some draw on old, low-yielding vines rooted in granite. Others depend on broader sourcing and aim for consistency across a larger range of ... Read more The post LEARNING ABOUT WINE: Ranking Albariño Producers first appeared on My VanCity .
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Summer Just Got Better with Bartier Bros.
Bartier Bros. Vineyard and Winery is working hard to make it easier for you to enjoy their fabulous wines. As a long time fan of Bartier Bros. wines I think this is the answer for anyone who enjoys the wines of summer. Who doesn’t want the best deal on the best wines? Bartier Bros. offers ... Read more The post Summer Just Got Better with Bartier Bros. first appeared on My VanCity .
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Kim Uncorked: Welcome to my weekly wine recommendation.
Kim Uncorked: Welcome to my weekly wine recommendation. Hi, I’m Kim, a passionate lover of wine, food, and any experience that brings the two together! In this weekly blog post, I share my thoughts on a wine that I’ve recently purchased from one of our local independent wine merchants. If you’d like to know more ... Read more The post Kim Uncorked: Welcome to my weekly wine recommendation. first appeared on My VanCity .
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Private Wine Tasting with Unsworth Vineyards
Recently our local wine group got together to taste some wines from Unsworth, a winery located in the Cowichan Valley. This was a private wine tasting with friends. Wine loving friends gathered in our condo building’s lounge. It was the ideal spot to sit, enjoy the wines and socialize. Our lounge was just big enough ... Read more The post Private Wine Tasting with Unsworth Vineyards first appeared on My VanCity .
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Summer at Kismet Estate Winery
Kismet Estate Winery Moves From Vineyard to Table This Summer The South Okanagan estate heads into the season with new wines, Holi, live music nights, Manzil, and strong early growth across the family’s vineyards Kismet Estate Winery heads into summer with the estate in full swing. The family-owned Oliver winery is pouring new 2025 wines, introducing ... Read more The post Summer at Kismet Estate Winery first appeared on My VanCity .
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Join us for a Day of Divine Summer Revelry
Join us for a Day of Divine Summer Revelry On Thursday, July 2nd, we’re throwing open the vineyard gates and inviting all to gather for a truly blessed summer celebration at Blasted Church Vineyards: The Blasted Church Block Party! Expect live music all day, holy-happy-hour pricing on wine ($6 glasses—praise be!), cool dips (BYO swim ... Read more The post Join us for a Day of Divine Summer Revelry first appeared on My VanCity .
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Marta Vidal has been elected new president of the CAVA Designation of Origin
Marta Vidal has been elected by an absolute majority as the new president of the CAVA Designation of Origin The new president will champion a roadmap aimed at enhancing the prestige of the CAVA Designation of Origin, promoting the vineyards and building confidence in the sector. The Plenary Session of the Regulatory Council of the ... Read more The post Marta Vidal has been elected new president of the CAVA Designation of Origin first appeared on My VanCity .
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Blue Mountain Vineyards and Cellars
This view is one of the most iconic in the Okanagan Valley. Vineyards cascade down the hillside toward Vaseux Lake, while McIntyre Bluff towers in the distance. It is a landscape that has become synonymous with Okanagan Falls and with one of British Columbia’s most respected wineries: Blue Mountain Vineyards and Cellars. The scene is ... Read more The post Blue Mountain Vineyards and Cellars first appeared on My VanCity .
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From the Wine Capital of Canada | Kismet Estate Winery
Led by Head Winemaker Manpreet Dhaliwal, Canada’s first and only South Asian female head winemaker and a BCBusiness 30 Under 30 honouree, Kismet brings together award-winning wine, a family-built vineyard legacy, and a hospitality experience rooted in story and place. “Kismet has always been about more than what is in the glass,” says Manpreet Dhaliwal, ... Read more The post From the Wine Capital of Canada | Kismet Estate Winery first appeared on My VanCity .
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From the Cellar with @Sam_WineTeacher
In addition to the weekly wine review and the various other, usually wine-related, articles I write for My Van City, I am going to include a new one that will appear from time to time. I’m calling it ‘From the Cellar’. It will be similar to the wine reviews, except that it will feature wines ... Read more The post From the Cellar with @Sam_WineTeacher first appeared on My VanCity .
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Kim Uncorked: Welcome to my weekly wine recommendation.
Kim Uncorked: Welcome to my weekly wine recommendation. Hi, I’m Kim, a passionate lover of wine, food, and any experience that brings the two together! In this weekly blog post, I share my thoughts on a wine that I’ve recently purchased from one of our local independent wine merchants. If you’d like to know more ... Read more The post Kim Uncorked: Welcome to my weekly wine recommendation. first appeared on My VanCity .