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Wine-soaked reads for armchair travellers
For those times you can’t hop a plane to explore the vineyards of France, Italy or Kelowna, these new books are the next best thing. A Year in the Vineyard by Sophie Menin and Bob Chaplin This gorgeous coffee-table book is a tribute to the cycle of the vine, following the seasonal rhythms from winter […] The post Wine-soaked reads for armchair travellers appeared first on VITIS .
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Softly, softly
The demand for low- and no-alcohol beverages just continues to grow. But while there are plenty of good n/a beers and sprits these days, it’s been a lot tougher to create a good de-alcoholized wine. Now Soft Crush, a spinoff from Calgary’s Crush Imports, has managed to round up some surprisingly palatable n/a vinos from […] The post Softly, softly appeared first on VITIS .
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The new temperance movement
If you’ve been wondering how our attitude toward beverage alcohol went from moderation to abstinence in the time it takes to crack open a Stelvin closure, well, you’re not alone. Over at WineBusiness Monthly, writer Felicity Carter was wondering the same thing. And so began her deep dive into a story titled “How Neo-Prohibitionists Came […] The post The new temperance movement appeared first on VITIS .
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This summer rooftop garden dinner series in Vancouver is creating a buzz
Peak seasonal ingredients in a unique garden setting with wine, cocktails, and…bees Summertime in Vancouver means dining al fresco and some of the region’s most stunning fresh produce and there’s no better setting than a rooftop garden situated amidst the downtown skyline. The Fairmont Hotel Waterfront and its restaurant, Arc, are offering a summer rooftop garden dinner party series that […] The post This summer rooftop garden dinner series in Vancouver is creating a buzz appeared first on VITIS .
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Glassware for garden parties
Now that the warm weather is here, we plan to spend every moment we can outside. But our fancy stemmed glassware isn’t coming with us. Instead, we plan to sip our summer whites from tough-but-stylish glassware with a back-to-nature vibe. We especially love the Schott Zwiesel Tour stemless outdoor wine glasses (pictured above). They are […] The post Glassware for garden parties appeared first on VITIS .
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Eleven spring and summer wine events you don’t want to miss
Clear your schedule for these essential experiences Naramata Bench Spring Release May 3 The Naramata Bench Wineries Association has brought back their Spring Release event at Vancouver Community College. This is a great opportunity to try the delicious newly released wines from over 25 wineries from the Naramata Bench. naramatabench.com Gambero Rosso Tre Bicchieri Wine […] The post Eleven spring and summer wine events you don’t want to miss appeared first on VITIS .
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Gambero Rosso returns to Vancouver in 2024
The leading authority on Italian wine, food and travel, Gambero Rosso returns on Friday, May 3. Vancouver is one of 15 cities around the globe chosen for the multimedia platform’s Tre Bicchieri World Tour. Every year since 1988, the organization publishes a wine guide, Vini d’Italia, identifying the most impressive new releases from across the […] The post Gambero Rosso returns to Vancouver in 2024 appeared first on VITIS .
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April is B.C. Wine Month
Wine Growers British Columbia celebrates seventh Annual April is BC Wine Month Wine Growers British Columbia is delighted to announce that the provincial government has proclaimed April 2024 as BC Wine Month. The seventh annual April is BC Wine Month has begun and BC wineries across the province are excited to welcome guests this season. […] The post April is B.C. Wine Month appeared first on VITIS .
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