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Swirling the Zin

Swirly Girl Rose getting ready to rock the Swirl

So, we did it. We swirled. First we did it clockwise and then we did it counterclockwise… just to honour those who like it that way (and you know who you are). It was FABULOUS!

Okay, I’ll stop it before you begin to suspect I’m [...]

The Evolution of Zinfandel

Zin just ready for harvest

Oh Zinfandel… you first introduced yourself to me in your sweet pink rendition, sometime when I was in my early twenties and taking my first baby steps into the world of wine. For a time your name was synonymous with all pink wines, so when thirsty travelers with their California skin tanned to the tone [...]

Ratings Smack Down Wine Tasting

All the open bottles are kept hidden

One of our team members suggested a great concept for a Thursday Night Swirl wine tasting that was perfect during the Winter Olympics weeks: several of our staff would choose a wine they liked to present to the Swirl participants, the participants would then evaluate and rate [...]

Still Swirling

I like my job. Yes, there are many ordinary moments at work, but then there are the things that make me look around and muse ‘do I really get paid to do this?’

Tasting Table

Speaking of Grapes

One of the best work-things that I get to do is organize wine tastings for [...]

Thursday Night Swirls in Fall 2009

Several times per year wine enthusiasts from across the Fraser Valley gather at the Ramada Plaza and Conference Centre to expand their wine knowledge….

Well yes, but that sounds rather stuffy doesn’t it. What actually takes place is a fun and interactive opportunity to taste [...]

I Will Remember You

Beautiful Okanagan lakes & vineyards

The theme for June at Whatcom Wine & Spirits is the celebration of new vintage British Columbia wines and their imminent release from the wineries. These are mainly 2008 whites but some establishments are debuting their 2006 and 2007 reds at the same time. When I am preparing for [...]