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José Maria da Fonseca Perequita Azeitão Setubal was the first Portugese wine to be bottled for commercial sale.

Portugal’s undervalued dry red wines – Amazing values!

Perhaps the best known export from Portugal, the sweet red dessert wines…

José Maria da Fonseca Perequita Azeitão Setubal was the first Portugese wine to be bottled for commercial sale.
Fresh, fizzy, fruity and affordable Italy’s sparkling Proseccos continue to make a name for themselves.

Pick a perfect Prosecco for your Easter feast!

Wine Wise with Doug Sloan

Fresh, fizzy, fruity and affordable Italy’s sparkling Proseccos continue to make a name for themselves.
40 Knots’ Whitecaps is a testament to the Comox Valley winery’s commitment.
40 Knots’ Whitecaps is a testament to the Comox Valley winery’s commitment.
The delightfully playful Stoneboat Stone’d White  and Red might make an appearance at a celebration of Canadian wines.
The delightfully playful Stoneboat Stone’d White  and Red might make an appearance at a celebration of Canadian wines.
Portugal’s undervalued dry red wines – Amazing values!

Portugal’s undervalued dry red wines – Amazing values!

Perhaps the best known export from Portugal, the sweet red dessert wines…

Portugal’s undervalued dry red wines – Amazing values!
This everyday kind of bargain price red can give you a feel for what Tuscany is all about.
This everyday kind of bargain price red can give you a feel for what Tuscany is all about.
Pick pink British Columbia wines for Valentine’s Day

Pick pink British Columbia wines for Valentine’s Day

Wine Wise with Doug Sloan

Pick pink British Columbia wines for Valentine’s Day
Pick up a bottle of bubbly, such as Fizzio Therapy, this Feb. 14.

Pick a sparkling wine for Valentine’s Day

Wine Wise with Doug Sloan

Pick up a bottle of bubbly, such as Fizzio Therapy, this Feb. 14.
Hawk Crest Red Hills overflows with ripe black cherry and cassis flavours.

Wine festival also features California in a big way

Wine Wise with Doug Sloan

Hawk Crest Red Hills overflows with ripe black cherry and cassis flavours.
Not surprisingly, the second most-represented region at the Vancouver International Wine Festival is British Columbia.

More than Italy – The Vancouver International Wine Festival

While this year’s 38th Vancouver International Wine Festival showcases the wines of…

Not surprisingly, the second most-represented region at the Vancouver International Wine Festival is British Columbia.
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Vancouver festival showcases the wines of Italy

Wine Wise with Doug Sloan

Doug Sloan
Doug Sloan

Turn your thoughts to the Argentinian summer

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Doug Sloan
Doug Sloan

Sizzle up the festivities with sparkling wines and champagnes!

Most of us forget to include sparkling wines in our otherwise well…

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Some Wine Wise suggestions for gifts.

Doug’s gift wines for your Christmas list

Looking for an unusually tasty bottle of wine to give to a…

Some Wine Wise suggestions for gifts.
Dream of a white Christmas.

Vivacious Viognier… the white wine for winter

Outside of truly obscure regional white wine varieties like Switzerland’s Chasselas or…

Dream of a white Christmas.
Doug Sloan

Vancouver International Wine Festival is a must-see

The 38th annual Vancouver International Wine Festival will take place from Feb. 20-28

Doug Sloan
Doug Sloan

Sipping wine for those with sweeter tastes

An overwhelming number of wine lovers obviously liked the sweeter, fruitier style of Yellow Tail Shiraz

Doug Sloan
Doug Sloan

If you’re mad about wine, then this fest is for you

The hit TV series Mad Men is set in the American society and culture of the 1960s

Doug Sloan
Doug Sloan

Global warming threatens French wine growers

This summer was a scorcher in France, the second-hottest on record

Doug Sloan
Doug Sloan

North Island College’s Mad Men Wine Festival

The hit TV series Mad Men features American society and culture of the 1960s

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