GOODS: “House Wine” To Host Special Tasting With Alberto Antonini On June 3rd

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Vancouver, BC | We can’t tell you how excited we are to have the privilege to put on a tasting with the highly respected Alberto Antonini. Between managing his own winery (Poggiotondo in Tuscany), partnering on numerous projects and lending his expertise to 50+ wineries as a winemaker and viticulturist, Alberto is a busy man.

Join us for an evening of great conversation with Alberto. The night will start with an intimate sit down discussion where Mr. Antonini will share his experiences working around the globe in his quest to craft wines that express a sense of place. Bringing it all the way to our own backyard, he will reveal his vision for our terroir in British Columbia. Alberto has been working with Okanagan Crush Pad in the Okanagan as a consulting winemaker and viticulturist since 2010.

The discussion will be followed by a walk about tasting where you will get a chance to try wines from Australia, Italy, Argentina and BC that Alberto has either made or consulted on. Read more

GOODS: House Wine Pairs With Les Amis Du Fromage For Special “Say Cheese” Evening

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Vancouver, BC | Wine and cheese go hand in hand, right? Absolutely! But some combinations are better than others. Learn the guidelines for pairing wine and cheese and taste classic pairings like Sauvignon Blanc with goat and port with blue. Join us for this casual, stand up tasting to graze on cheese and sip wine at your leisure. Details and tickets after the jump… Read more

GOODS: Ladies Of House Wine Partner Up With Wine Australia For “The Next Chapter”

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Vancouver, BC | The Next Chapter at the Stanley Park Pavilion will showcase today’s wine stars of Australia on Friday, April 19th. Discover the new frontiers making their way to the Canadian market: from new vintages of beloved and iconic classics to new styles, vintage variations, regional expressions and more. We’ll take a look at what the future will bring for wine Down Under. Details after the jump… Read more

GOODS: “House Wine” Set To Celebrate The Bubbly World Of Sparkling On February 20th

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Vancouver, BC | Nothing says celebration like a glass of bubble. The world of sparkers is vast and you can find something for every occasion. We’ll share with you our guide to the perfect bubble diet: from frizzante Prosecco for lunch, quaffable Cava for an aperitif and Champagne for romance. Don’t miss this opportunity to treat yourself. Details after the jump… Read more

GOODS: Join The Ladies Of House Wine For A Whiskey Exploration On Robbie Burns Day

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Vancouver, BC | One of our most popular tasting of the year is back by popular demand! At house wine it’s not just about the grape; sometimes we cheat on wine… In honour of Robbie Burns Day, we are excited to toast the great poet and share our passion for our favourite brown spirit. Explore the wonderful world of Scotch with healthy drams of various blends as well as Single Malts from Islay, the Highlands, the Lowlands and more (don’t worry, we’ll forego the haggis and serve cheese). Details after the jump. Read more

GOODS: Ladies Of House Wine Pairing With “Wine Australia” For Big Australia Day Party

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Vancouver, BC | Once again, house wine has partnered with Wine Australia to throw a Down-Under-style party in celebration of Australia’s birthday. And that’s with over 40 different wineries and 120 wines from across Australia! You will discover why Aussie really rules. Join us for an adventure this Australia Day – Friday, January 25th at the Stanley Park Pavilion! Details and ticket link after the jump… Read more

GOODS: Ladies Of “House Wine” Warming Up With “The Isabella Rossellini Of Grapes”

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Vancouver, BC | The cooler weather calls for full-bodied reds. This December we are warming up with Syrah at our sit-down tasting. Elegant yet voluptuous, it is the Isabella Rossellini of grapes. Taste the story of Syrah as it unfolds from its original home in the Rhône Valley to its newfound digs in Australia, where it is known as Shiraz. There will be plenty of stops in between to explore Syrah’s diverse expressions like Chile, Argentina, California, South Africa, Italy and even BC. Are you ready to be seduced? Details… Read more

GOODS: Ladies Of “House Wine” Prep For Dessert Wine Tasting At Patisserie Lebeau

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Vancouver, BC | With the holidays around the corner, there will be many occasions to indulge your sweet tooth. Why not match your favorite treat with the perfect dessert wine? The choices are endless: Port, Sauternes, Sherry, Aussie Muscat and sweet sparkling are just a few examples of the nectar we’ll be serving. You will have a chance to see how different dessert wines pair with an array of desserts crafted by Olivier and Penny Lebeau of Vancouver’s celebrated Patisserie Lebeau. Details after the jump… Read more

GOODS: Ladies Of “House Wine” Pitting France Against The New World On Oct. 10

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Vancouver, BC | In one corner, we have a long-time champion, a country whose name is synonymous with wine. With centuries of practice, France produces some of the world’s most highly sought after wines. In the other corner, we have all of the New World regions: the ‘new-comers’. In the last few years, countries like Argentina, Chile, California, Oregon and event BC have charmed wine drinkers with their friendly and approachable wines. What happens when France go head to head with these wine producing countries? It’s a delicious taste-off of Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Malbec, Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon and more. To ensure a fair fight, we will be pouring the wines ‘blind’ and asking you to cast your vote. Read more

GOODS: Ladies Of “House Wine” Do Perfect Pairings At The Dirty Apron Cooking School

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Vancouver, BC | The magic of perfect food and wine pairings can turn any dinner into a decadent experience. Join chef David Robertson and house wine oenophiles Michaela Morris and Michelle Bouffard for a class that will demystify the art of harmonizing flavours and uncovering what makes for a perfect match. Take a look at the menu and get allt he details after the jump… Read more

HEADS UP: End Of Summer BBQ And Wine Tasting In Stanley Park On Thursday Night

Local oenophiles Michaela Morris and Michelle Bouffard (aka the ladies of House Wine) are hosting a salmon BBQ and deep tasting of Oregonian wines (specifically Pinot Noirs) this Thursday night at the Stanley Park Pavilion. And you woke up this morning all sad and thinking summer was over! Tickets are $99, with net proceeds going to the BC Hospitality Foundation. All the tasty details can be found here. Spread the word.

READ IT (AGAIN): Pair Albert Camus’ “The Stranger” With A Glass Of Wine At A Beach

by George Giannakos and Robyn Yager | Slowing down a little and breaking out a good book is never a bad idea. But what to read? You could walk into any bookstore and roll the dice on a recent release, but here’s another option: pick up a book that you last put down 5, 10, or 20 years ago. For the next book in Scout’s Read It (Again) series, we’ve picked Albert Camus’ 1942 novel: The Stranger.

Why you should read it again: Take an apathetic anti-hero, throw him into a heat wave, and make him go through a bizarre sequence of ill-fated events. What do you have? Your life last week in Vancouver, you say? Perhaps, but I was thinking about Meursault in “The Stranger.” Written in short, sparse sentences and weighing in at just over one hundred pages, it’s a perfect candidate for a lazy August read. The book gets bonus points for inspiring The Cure’s first single “Killing An Arab” and for turning 70 years old this year. Give yourself bonus points if you can read it in the original French.

Pair with: wine seems to be the drink of choice for Meursault and his friends, and with the novel being set in French Algiers, French wine seems to be the obvious choice. The ladies from House Wine recently compiled a list of their favourite summer wines of 2012, and both French reds and whites are in attendance. As for where you should do the pairing, it’s good to remember that the book is seperated into 2 parts: the first near (or on) a beach (preferably white), and the second inside a small, dark room (ideally read). Vancouver has plenty of both, so take your pick and enjoy.

OTHER CLASSIC PAIRINGS

GOODS: Ladies Of “House Wine” Pouring Wines Of Oregon In Stanley Park On Sept. 6

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Vancouver, BC | Toast the change of season as you discover the flavours of Oregon. You will savour high caliber wine and delicious barbequed local salmon against the stunning backdrop of Stanley Park. Pinot Noir will of course be the centre of the attention but other grape varietals that succeed in this region such as Chardonnay, Pinot Gris and more will be just as dazzling. The perfect combination for a memorable evening, so don’t miss out. Get all the details after the jump… Read more

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