Companies Commemorate New Legislation
Wine lovers celebrate Bill C-311
A bill seeking to amend a Prohibition-era law that makes it illegal for consumers to transport liquor across provincial boundaries cleared another hurdle Thursday.
Bill C-311 Receives Royal Assent
Canada’s wine culture matures with amendment to prohibition-era law
A bill seeking to amend a Prohibition-era law that makes it illegal for consumers to transport liquor across provincial boundaries cleared another hurdle Thursday.
Top 10 Wine Songs
A collection of the best songs about wine
CBC Daybreak Alberta host Russell Bowers has produced several music albums and written and performed for the theatrical stage with several theatre companies and comedy troupes. These Top 10 wine songs are his selections, in no particular order.
Cooking School: Oysters
A how-to guide to shucking and preparing oysters at home
From the West Coast’s kumamoto oysters to malpeques from Prince Edward Island, oysters are grown, and eaten, across Canada. Often enjoyed raw, served on the half shell, even the most adventurous oyster lovers typically save their experience for restaurants or at one of the many outdoor festivals touting the joys of this sea creature.
Day Two at IVWA 2012
The best tweets from the second day of wine competition
Here are a collection of judges tweets from the second day of tasting at this year's International Value Wine Awards.
Vinos Line-up Announced
Entertainment, food and winery details for the 3rd annual wine film festival
The 3rd Annual Vinos are presented by Thompson Okanagan Tourism Association. The Vinos is the world’s first wine film festival. It has been inspired by events like the Sundance Film Festival, Cannes and the wildly successful Big Rock Eddies beer commercial film festival. The June 8 event takes place at Spirit Ridge in Osoyoos, British Columbia.
Top 5 New Wine Books for Spring
A guide to the best wine book releases
Spring is the season of rebirth, rejuvenation and renewal. Here is a selection of the top five wine books that are fresh off the shelves. They'll rejuvenate your passion for wine or renew your interest in a topic you'd put aside.
Long Weekend Party Guide
Celebrate the Victoria Day holiday with a collection of recipes and entertaining tips
Some people go camping. Others head north to open their cottage for the season. Many fight traffic in the parking lot of their local home improvement store. Whatever you're doing this Victoria Day long weekend, this collection of recipes, cocktails and gifts will have you truly enjoying the extra day's vacation.
Mother's Day Guide
A collection of gift and entertaining ideas to celebrate Mom in style on Sunday
Celebrate the most important woman in your life on Sunday — Mom. Whether you're struggling to find a gift fit for a queen, need the perfect bottle of wine or are hosting the whole family, here's a collection of things guaranteed to make Mom smile.
Five Great Wine Routes to Explore
Drink in centuries of tradition on a European wine trip
Escape the crowds of Tuscany and head to the hills of nearby Umbria instead. This wild, mountainous region of Italy isn’t as famous as, say, Chianti, but that just makes discovering its bright, food-friendly wines that much more exciting. Umbria has long been known for Orvieto, a crisp, dry, white blend produced around the medieval village of the same name. But it is also becoming celebrated for elegant reds based on sangiovese, such as Torgiano Rosso, which pairs beautifully with the area’s hearty, game-based cuisine. Be sure to visit the village of Norcia, which is as famous for its pork salume and black truffles as it is for being St. Benedict’s birthplace.
