The Vancouver International Wine Festival is starting February 22 and runs until March 2. We will be closing at 3 PM on Saturday March 1st to attend the general tasting. There will be over 100 wineries from all over the world pouring their best wines. Hope to see some of you there!
The Vancouver International Wine Festival is starting February 22 and runs until March 2.
We will be closing at 3 PM on Saturday March 1st to attend the general tasting.
There will be over 100 wineries from all over the world pouring their best wines.
Hope to see some of you there!
It’s Mardi Gras! Put on some beads, don a mask, and laissez les bons temps rouler! Let the good times roll. Mardi Gras, or Fat Tuesday, is a terrific opportunity for chefs to showcase the best of Cajun cuisine. It is also an excuse for wine lovers to mix and match favourite wines with the …
It’s Mardi Gras! Put on some beads, don a mask, and laissez les bons temps rouler! Let the good times roll.
Mardi Gras, or Fat Tuesday, is a terrific opportunity for chefs to showcase the best of Cajun cuisine. It is also an excuse for wine lovers to mix and match favourite wines with the hot-and-spicy flavours of the Bayou region.
Overall, white wines will be the most versatile for the majority of Cajun cuisine and Sauvignon Blanc is one of the best options you will come across. That doesn’t mean that reds are out of the question, something like a Pinot Noir or Shiraz would be a suitable choice.
It is hard to resist a sizzling bowl of gumbo filled with sausage, shrimp, or chicken. It is a Mardi Gras favourite and signature dish. And can handle either red or white wine.
If you are trying something seafood or shellfish based like catfish, shrimp creole, or a crawfish entree, stick with white wines. A Riesling or Gewurztraminer will work nicely with any Cajun seafood dish.
But, it’s OK to cheat on wine today! Try a Wild Hibiscus Flower Hurricane – they are amazing!
Happy International Merlot Day! November 7 is International Merlot Day. Not that Merlot lovers need a reason to open a bottle of wine. But as it is International Merlot Day, it is time to celebrate! Today only ALL Merlot wine kits are $15 off. This includes our 8 week Private Reserve Stag’s Leap Merlot from …
November 7 is International Merlot Day. Not that Merlot lovers need a reason to open a bottle of wine. But as it is International Merlot Day, it is time to celebrate!
Today only ALL Merlot wine kits are $15 off. This includes our 8 week Private Reserve Stag’s Leap Merlot from Napa, our 6 week Reserve Merlot from California, and our 4 week Classic Merlot from Chile.
This year Remembrance Day falls on a Monday. It’s About Wine! will be closed as usual. Please observe the 2 minutes of silence at 11 AM to honour our veterans. A heartfelt Thank-You to all the men & women that have served (especially those who gave their lives) and those that are currently serving our …
This year Remembrance Day falls on a Monday. It’s About Wine! will be closed as usual. Please observe the 2 minutes of silence at 11 AM to honour our veterans.
A heartfelt Thank-You to all the men & women that have served (especially those who gave their lives) and those that are currently serving our country for their courage and dedication.
Tempranillo Day is celebrated on the second Thursday of November every year and this year, it falls on November 14. The Spanish word ‘Temprano’ translates to ‘early,’ and Spain’s native Tempranillo grapes are called so because they are harvested early in the season. In 2011, the Tempranillo Advocates Producers and Amigos Society (TAPAS) celebrated the …
Tempranillo Day is celebrated on the second Thursday of November every year and this year, it falls on November 14. The Spanish word ‘Temprano’ translates to ‘early,’ and Spain’s native Tempranillo grapes are called so because they are harvested early in the season. In 2011, the Tempranillo Advocates Producers and Amigos Society (TAPAS) celebrated the first Tempranillo Day with the goal of providing a way for people to add to the complexity of their wine drinking.
Celebrate with a glass of Tempranillo – plum, raspberry, and black cherry aromas and it’s fruity taste perfectly complements dishes with a hint of spice, making it a classic pairing with Spanish chorizo. Because of its low acidity, medium tannins, and savory flavor, Tempranillo wine pairs well with a wide range of salads and entrées.
To celebrate we are offering $15 off our Classic Tempranillo wine kit. Today only!
Calling all Zin lovers! Today is National Zinfandel Day. National Zinfandel Day is the 3rd Wednesday in November. This year that is November 20th. Long considered the signature wine of California, it is also grown in Australia, Croatia (crljenak kaštelanski) and Italy (Primitivo). Raise a glass tonight of your favourite Zin, either a bold and …
Calling all Zin lovers!
Today is National Zinfandel Day. National Zinfandel Day is the 3rd Wednesday in November. This year that is November 20th. Long considered the signature wine of California, it is also grown in Australia, Croatia (crljenak kaštelanski) and Italy (Primitivo).
Raise a glass tonight of your favourite Zin, either a bold and spicy red wine or sweet, pink-colored rosé.
In honour of Zinfandel Day all our Zinfandel wine kits are $15 off. Red or pink! This includes our 8 week Private Reserve Zinfandel from Lodi, California and our 4 week Classic White Zinfandel (blush) from California.
