Allison McNeely
Allison McNeely is the web editor of Wine Access. Her work has appeared on websites, blogs and in print. She loves running and is the magazine's resident web nerd.
Learn more about wine in East Van
The East Van Wine Academy returns with an 80-minute, introductory wine course covering 32 grapes and 16 countries
Depending on how much time and money you want to put into it, there are many ways to learn about wine.
It can be as easy as reading about great wines (such as the best wines under $25 or top-notch Canadian wines) in Wine Access, or you can take a wine class through the Wine & Spirit Education Trust or International Sommelier Guild for professional-level knowledge.
Winning Cocktails from Champion Mixologists
Recreate two competition-winning cocktails from top Vancouver mixologists
Two Vancouver mixologists will be representing Canada at the upcoming Giffard International Cocktail Challenge in France.
Jacob Sweetapple of the Fairmont Pacific Rim and Justin Taylor of the Four Seasons YEW Restaurant + Bar won the 2011 Canadian Giffard Iron Bar competition and will be flown to France to compete in Giffard's international mixology battle royale.
Allison McNeely
Allison McNeely is the web editor of Wine Access. Her work has appeared on websites, blogs and in print. She loves running and is the magazine's resident web nerd.
Tip Out to Help the B.C. Hospitality Industry
The B.C. Hospitality Foundation launches new annual fundraising campaign to assist those in the hospitality industry with health-related issues
The B.C. Hospitality Foundation hopes to raise at least $100,000 this fall through its new Tip Out to Help annual fundraising campaign to support members of the B.C. hospitality industry dealing with a serious health-related condition.
Allison McNeely
Allison McNeely is the web editor of Wine Access. Her work has appeared on websites, blogs and in print. She loves running and is the magazine's resident web nerd.
Dish n' Dazzle for the B.C. Hospitality Foundation
A fundraiser in Vancouver to support B.C. hospitality workers
The B.C. Hospitality Foundation and the Wines of Chile are co-hosting a fundraiser for the foundation on Friday, June 17 at the Fairmont Pacific Rim Hotel.
Dish n' Dazzle will feature 25 wineries and food from 12 fine restaurants, as well as a cocktail competition, live entertainment and a silent auction.
Allison McNeely
Allison McNeely is the web editor of Wine Access. Her work has appeared on websites, blogs and in print. She loves running and is the magazine's resident web nerd.
Celebrity Chef Cooking Classes
Support Vancouver's Arts Club Theatre Company and learn to cook from the pros
The Arts Club Theatre Company will offer celebrity chef cooking classes from Mar. 30 to May 25 in Vancouver. Hosted in private homes across the city, participants will enjoy fine wine and take in cooking demonstrations by executive chefs.
Allison McNeely
Allison McNeely is the web editor of Wine Access. Her work has appeared on websites, blogs and in print. She loves running and is the magazine's resident web nerd.
Vancouver Playhouse International Wine Festival: A Trade Tasting and Rosé-Rama!
On Thursday at the Vancouver Playhouse International Wine Festival, Tom Firth heads to Rosé-Rama! to taste some rosé wines.
Thursday is the day that the festival really starts for most people. It began with the Opening Plenary on Australian and New Zealand wines, which was followed by the Trade Days Lunch (sounds a little lofty but it is basically an industry lunch with welcome speeches and a chance to meet new people,) and the Trade Tasting.
Tom Firth
Tom Firth is a writer, wine consultant, judge and a member of the Wine Access National Tasting Panel. He loves to chat about all things wine and blogs for wineaccess.ca, tweets as @cowtownwine and is a general nuisance.
Vancouver Playhouse International Wine Festival: The Magic Begins
Tom Firth writes about his time at the Vancouver Playhouse International Wine Festival.
“You have the best job!”
I hear this a lot.
Granted, it’s pretty awesome. I eat a lot of great meals, drink an abundance of spectacular wines, and travel to loads of places. But other times, I wish I could watch TV in my pyjamas on my own sofa, eating grocery store yellow cheese (I’m loathe to call it cheddar) on crackers for dinner.
Tom Firth
Tom Firth is a writer, wine consultant, judge and a member of the Wine Access National Tasting Panel. He loves to chat about all things wine and blogs for wineaccess.ca, tweets as @cowtownwine and is a general nuisance.
