The Wine Bar (and attached full restaurant Provence Marinaside) in Yaletown has the best and biggest rose wine by the glass list in Vancouver, with 23 selections. Sommelier Joshua Carlson expanded the rose wine list a few months ago, adding some of his favourites from across the world, as well as a few from our … Continue reading Best and Biggest Rose-By-The-Glass List in Vancouver: The Wine Bar in Yaletown
Category: Wine Picks – France
‘Tis the Season: L’Orangeraie Rosé
Rosé isn't synonymous with the winter holidays, but it should be! If it's the season for spending too much and drinking too much, then this wine has you covered - at the $15 range, you won't be breaking the bank, and its pretty colour looks beautiful against festive backdrops. This dry rosé pairs well with … Continue reading ‘Tis the Season: L’Orangeraie Rosé
Domaine de Cristia Chateauneuf-du-Pape 2011
You are out for dinner with a group, it is time to order wine, and then you hear the dreaded, "You love wine! Pick a bottle for us!" All of a sudden, the wine list is in your hand, and everyone is staring at you. What a responsibility! This recently happened to one of our … Continue reading Domaine de Cristia Chateauneuf-du-Pape 2011
Vancouver International Wine Festival 2014 – France
The Vancouver International Wine Festival (VIWF)'s theme country this year was France and the global focus was bubbly (fantastique!). If you have never attended the VIWF, here is a snapshot of the festival: This is Canada's largest wine festival, and one of the biggest and oldest wine events in the world. This year attracted 25,000 … Continue reading Vancouver International Wine Festival 2014 – France