Upcoming Vancouver Wine Fest… Its a blend uniquely Harry… The  47th annual Fesitval.  March 7/14– on opening  the room is filled with  information , numbers and a hint of Nardwuar. The palate is  full. Surprising with stories of Bacchanalia (Mar 7) The Soul of Napa (MAR 9) The mid-palate is totally France! ...

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From 6 generations of Sleemans to a jam with The Rhythm and Booze Project   As always, when I get next to a gathering of craft makers, whether they be wine makers, brewers, cider makers, chefs, sparkling wine makers or spirits, I always do way too many interviews. It’s like a buffet. Can’t help myself....

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Its the 20th l Victoria Whisky Fest and the 16th  Canadian Whisky Awards.     Right up front congratulations to JP Wisers’s 24 for winning Canadian Whisky of the Year. Founded in 2010 by whisky writer and historian Davin de Kergommeaux, the Canadian Whisky Awards focuses exclusively on whiskies distilled and matured in Canada and...

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Alberta Wine Tax Gets gets strong push back from Wine BC,  Alberta restaurants, winery agents, retail and hospitality!   Calgary, Alberta: A coalition of industry associations representing Canadian wineries, restaurants, import agents, and Alberta retail and hospitality businesses are calling on the Government of Alberta to repeal its unfair and damaging ad valorem tax on wine. “Implemented in 2025 without industry consultation, Alberta’s wine...

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Vancouver’s Biggest Non-Alc Wine, Beer, Spirit & Cocktail Tasting! Free Spirit Vancouver.   THE SHOW The low and non-alcoholic sector has exploded into a $13-billion-dollar global industry, recording staggering year-over-year growth, with Canadians among its top international consumers.  According to NielsenIQ, the overall market grew by more than 35 per cent in 2023, and 120...

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2025 Canadian Wine Awards with Anthony Gismondi & Geoffrey Moss MW THE SHOW A full-scale discussion about the 2025 Nationals! The Canadian Wine Awards, featuring one of the best wine minds in this or any country,  Anthony Gismondi. He also happens to be one of the key organizers of these tastings and awards.  For over...

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2025 Canadian Wine Awards with Anthony Gismondi & Geoffrey Moss MW THE SHOW A full-scale discussion about the 2025 Nationals! The Canadian Wine Awards, featuring one of the best wine minds in this or any country,  Anthony Gismondi. He also happens to be one of the key organizers of these tastings and awards.  For over...

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We reconnect with Mark Sheridan President of Hester Creek and their 2022 Judge, 2022 Garland,  2024 The Columbia Valley Meritage and a remarkable new blend  2022 UNDICI.  I believe will be  an instant hit. THE SHOW   These are conflicting days at Hester Creek.   At the very same time that they grow, create and...

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THE SHOW Fort Berens in Lillooet, BC we present a conversation with winemaker Alex Nel.    From our friends at Fort Berens in Lillooet, BC we present a conversation with winemaker Alex Nel.  Originally from the wine regions of South Africa, Alex came to BC with his winemaking wife to create a new life in...

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THE SHOW    It’s the annual BC Wine gathering designed to showcase many of the wines from all the regions in BC. Wine Growers of BC named it Swirl Around BC Wine Expo 2025.  The daylong celebration took place at the Pan Pacific Hotel in Vancouver.   60 wineries from across the province were all set...

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