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Hmmm… the Wine Guide. Sometimes lately I have been feeling like the only person in the room who doesn’t actually know where I am going. Sometimes I think I am lost and in over my head, even when I am the one who is in charge. so much to learn and to know and [...] 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 [...] 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 [...] The two pretty bottles waiting… It’s not that I’m not still tasting and enjoying wine. I know. I have been rather absent from this blog, but let me assure you that I have not forsaken my passion for the libation. To that end I am still constantly endeavoring to increase not only my knowledge [...]
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 [...] Heartland Stickleback Red 2007 The bottle is exhausted… Wine and Friendship Most of the time I do not go out. I actually rather like to cook and I believe I do it well. I also like to know what is going into my meals so that I can keep track of what [...] I love the e-newsletters I get from Wine Diva Daenna Van Mulligan. They are cute and clever and relevant, but more importantly, in her job she gets to taste and evaluate wines that wine companies and representatives give to her to try. Well yes, I do that on a small scale but to [...] 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 [...] |
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