Archive of posts tagged "wine"

Celebrate One Night In Argentina

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Wines of Argentina will host Celebrate One Night In Argentina in Vancouver on Wednesday, September 25, 2013. The evening will have DJs, a graffiti artist and more than 25 wineries making it a lively festival of modern Argentine culture right here in town. What: Celebrate One Night In Argentina When: Wednesday, September 25, 2013 from […]

Island Gourmet Trails: Comox Valley Culinary Tours

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Disclosure: Review — This is not a paid post. Our tour was compliments of Island Gourmet Trails & Tourism Vancouver Island. Views are my own. Please review the Policy & Disclosure section for further information.

On a typical grey day in early May I spent an afternoon touring three wineries, a bistro, and a chocolate shop in the Comox Valley with a media group as we sampled delicious treats from some of the region’s best local producers. The trip was hosted by Tourism Vancouver Island and when we reached Courtenay […]

Averill Creek Winery on Vancouver Island

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Disclosure: Review — I was not paid to write this post. Our group's tastings were complimentary during our Vancouver Island Taste media tour of the region. Please review the Policy & Disclosure section for further information.

Pinot Noir grapes are mainly associated with Burgundy but Andy Johnston of Averill Creek Winery on Vancouver Island are putting Duncan on the global Pinot map. Averill Creek is the largest estate grown vineyard and winery on Vancouver Island and they’re producing everything from Pinot Gris and Gewurtztraminer to a Foch Cab. “I’m a grape […]

Nicli Pizzeria Winemaker’s Dinner with LaStella

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Earlier this spring I discovered the beauty of an oven-fresh pizza paired with Okanagan wines and I’m pretty excited that an event all about that same marriage of flavours and textures will be taking place in Vancouver this month. Photos courtesy of LaStella/Nicli Nicli Pizzeria Antica is hosting the Nicli Pizzeria Winemaker’s Dinner on Tuesday, […]

Dish n’ Dazzle 2013

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The BC Hospitality Foundation is hosting their annual Dish n’ Dazzle fundraising event on Thursday at the Pan Pacific, presenting an evening of spectacular food, cocktails, and the Wines of Chile. Where: Pan Pacific Hotel (999 Canada Place, Vancouver) When: Thursday, May 30, 2013 from 6:30pm to 9:30pm Tickets: Available online for $75 (plus taxes/fees). […]