L’Abattoir’s Andrew Forsyth Wins the 2025 CAPS Best Sommelier of BC Competition

L’Abattoir’s head sommelier Andrew Forsyth has won the title of Best Sommelier of BC at the annual competition hosted by the Canadian Association of Professional Sommeliers (CAPS). Each year, British Columbia’s top sommeliers gather to compete in this rigorous test of skill, knowledge, and composure under pressure. The competition begins with a gruelling theory exam, designed […] The post L’Abattoir’s Andrew Forsyth Wins the 2025 CAPS Best Sommelier of BC Competition appeared first on VITIS .

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Groovy glassware

It’s the annual summertime dilemma: You want to enjoy good wine in good glasses at your outdoor events, but you don’t want to risk broken glass all over your patio, not to mention how annoyed you’d be if someone smashed your precious Vinum stems. Luckily, acrylic glassware is getting better and better all the time, […] The post Groovy glassware appeared first on VITIS .

Recognition for BC wine champions

Cheers to frequent Vitis contributor Rhys Pender MW, winner of this year’s BC Wine Industry Leadership Excellence Award, which was announced at the 2026 Canadian Wine Industry Awards earlier this month. Wine Growers Canada presents the awards each year, recognizing the individuals, organizations and businesses that have gone above and beyond to support and enhance […] The post Recognition for BC wine champions appeared first on VITIS .

The value of slow

There’s a lot to be said for taking it slow, for savouring life and supporting smaller, more sustainable communities and the people who make them thrive. That’s what Cittaslow is all about. The name literally means “Slow City,” inspired by the Slow Food movement. Some 308 communities around the world are certified as Cittaslow, including […] The post The value of slow appeared first on VITIS .

L’Abattoir’s Andrew Forsyth Wins the 2025 CAPS Best Sommelier of BC Competition

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Groovy glassware

Recognition for BC wine champions

The value of slow