The Grand Crew and Cellar Dwellers wine clubs joined forces on March 26th to hold a dinner with the appropriate pairing of sparkling, white and red wines. Helena Pedersen, Manager of the BC Government Liquor Store in Parksville, selected and provided information on all of the wines served. Host couples, Bob and Heather Popple…
The Cellar Dwellers met at the Easthams recently to taste, critique, rate and enjoy a selection of New Zealand whites and Australian reds. The whites featured Pinot Gris, Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc from the Marlborough region, with the Wither Hills Pinot Gris being given the highest honors. Of the reds from Margaret River, the Fifth…
Grand Crew (Special Interest Wine-tasting Group) Goes to the Okanagan This was a trip that was a year in the planning. The accommodation had to be reserved well in advance, dinner reservations made and the van (and accompanying sommelier) booked for a day of wine-tasting and lavish lunch. If you were to ask each of…