Corkage is illegal in British Columbia though it is allowed in some other provinces...
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Market conditions are ideal to harvest a vineyard and winery.
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Given that Sauternes is widely regarded as the world's greatest sweet-wine-producing region, the 2011s should be easy to sell. Not quite. Sweet wine is out of fashion.
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Company considered trying to influence the writing of B.C.'s liquor warehousing and distribution privatization request for proposals...
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As you read this, 35 chefs in 15 countries are celebrating the underrated Italian wine — Lambrusco — as part of the second annual Mondo Lambrusco. After gaining a bad rap in the U.S.
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Less appreciation locally for quality of B.C. wines than on global stage, according to wine writer John Schreiner.
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“Tighten Up” was a big hit for a Archie Bell and the Drells back in 1968. If you aren’t familiar with this R&B tune and its trademark dance you might want to take a moment to ...
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Some of you may know that I began BCWineChat on Twitter at the end of December 2011. My hope was to find an open forum for BC wine consumers, BC wineries, retailers and restauranteurs to meet, once a week to give thoughts on one issue for one hour.
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In terms of value, Argentine wine exports have been growing steadily in Canada since 2010. The phenomenon seems to be propelled by the high domestic production costs and the Canadian monopoly trend towards medium-end wines.
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So, how can B.C.’s smaller grape growers make premium wines without building pricey winemaking operations of their own? Develop a Crush.
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When the Canadian government is signing free-trade deals around the world, the continuing existence of an obscure law that restricts Canadians from shipping wine across provincial borders is a national embarrassment.
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The new issue of the Journal of Wine Economics (JWE) leads off with a fascinating article by Julian M. Alston, Kate B. Fuller, James T. Lapsley and George Soleas titled “Too Much of a Good ...
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Despite weak economy Canadians are drinking more, and opting for premium booze when they do...
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Even in ancient times, it was transported great distances. So why drink local wines now?
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By Jan Wong | Photograph by Daniel Neuhaus On a recent Sunday afternoon, I stopped by the LCBO’s flagship Summerhill store.
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Just in time for summer, fresh rosés are beginning to reach the market. Grab some for now and stash a few bottles to enjoy next year.
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Faced with volume declines in core European export markets, exporters are reassessing the importance of smaller markets with better growth and pricing, and Canada is leading the way.
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The perfume and flavour of this iconic Italian wine can be sublime, if you can get past the tannins, rusty-orange hue and often-hefty price tag...
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Drinking red wine could actually reduce the chance of getting fat, according to a new scientific study.
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Wine Law in Canada and BC...
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Men who drink two pints of beer before tackling brain teasers perform better than those who attempt the riddles sober, scientists have found.
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The U.S. and Brazil plan to boost trade in cachaca, the South American nation’s distilled sugar cane liquor used to make caipirinha cocktails, and Tennessee whiskey.
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