Vancouver International Wine Festival Thursday, February 25, 2016 Vini Fantini by Farnese brought the bacon to the festival this year. The Farnese group has seven companies spread across southern Italy. At this time, Farnese has its wines in over 70 countries worldwide, and the combined production is upwards of 13 million bottles. …
The last week of February 2016 will mean that Italy is in Vancouver. Yes, you read that correctly. Vancouver will be hosting a significant number of Italian wineries (among other gems from all over the globe) at the Vancouver International Wine Festival (aka VIWF). Italy is the “theme” country this year, which means it will …
YES, believe it. The 2016 Vancouver International Wine Festival is just around the corner. How fast did that year fly by? Almost too fast, as vine stars from all over the globe are once again gearing up to jet-set their way over to Canuckland. TWENTY-SIXTEEN is the 38th wine festival in Vancouver, and will be …
…Upcoming gathering? Thinking of bringing some bubbles? You don’t have to break the bank with Champagne. Italy makes sparkling wine, and it is indeed, fine. Lame poetic nuances aside, Prosecco has what it takes to please a crowd. While many Proseccos are off-dry (showing a hint of sweetness), they also come in dry styles as …
So, it’s 2016. A time for New Year’s resolutions? Sure. Why not. You could head to the gym or decide you’re going to try something crazy this year (in my books, this would be something like bungee jumping). Or…OR you could sit back, relax, and try some wines that you have likely never thought of …
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