Blue Grouse Fall Releases

Vancouver Island has a wine-growing history that spans over 40 years, but it is only in recent years that people have come to pay attention.  Grapes grow from Victoria in the south to Comox halfway up the island.  Growers have dialled into what varieties grow best in their area and have adapted viticulture practices to … Read more

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Cabernet Franc Marathon

Earlier this month, my good friends Carl and Mira Boucher of Carl’s Wine Club invited me over to taste an extensive flight of Cabernet Franc wines from Ontario and BC.  I am a huge fan of Cabernet Franc and BC has many impressive examples, but I was completely unfamiliar with Ontario’s examples so I was … Read more

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A Tasting of Wines from Italy

The Italian Trade Commission periodically hosts trade tastings across the country to show off producers often unknown in this country.  I have always enjoyed attending and over the years, I have continued to be impressed with the quality of the wines presented.  The best part for me is to try wines from regions that I … Read more

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