Category Archives: Wine Columns

CedarCreek Platinum Releases

Posted on September 12, 2019 by FirstPressings

The 2018 Block 9 Ehrenfelser is quite a divergence from previous incarnations of this variety. Now sourced exclusively from their own 3 acre Home Block vineyard, the production level has decreased considerably. Only 537 six pack cases were produced, and … Continue reading →

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Costco Wines

Posted on August 19, 2019 by FirstPressings

Alberta is the only province in Canada were wines, spirits and ales are sold at Costco. When two of our adult children moved to Alberta awhile back, while visiting them I would make a wine run and thought I had … Continue reading →

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San Felice Chianti Classico 2016

Posted on July 4, 2019 by FirstPressings

We had bought this wine at our local Costco Liquor based on my previous experience with the amazing wines from San Felice. And when I saw the price ($11.99 here in Alberta) being offered, I was blown away. Anyway, as … Continue reading →

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New CedarCreek Releases

Posted on July 3, 2019 by FirstPressings

One of the oldest wineries in BC, CedarCreek was founded in 1986 when former Senator Ross Fitzpatrick bought the old Uniacke winery, which was one of the ‘original eight’ estate wineries of BC.  Now owned by von Mandl Estates, CedarCreek … Continue reading →

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Summer Wines

Posted on May 29, 2019 by FirstPressings

Some new releases from Spearhead have crossed our desk and are showing up on store shelves, and considering the quality of the vintage they may not last long. So, make these your go-to wines this spring/summer. First up is the … Continue reading →

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Spearhead Winery

Posted on April 1, 2019 by FirstPressings

I had recently received a package of new releases from Kelowna’s Spearhead Winery and have been neglectful in posting some tasting notes. So…without further ado, here are my humble impressions. The 2017 Club Consensus Pinot Noir is a blend of three … Continue reading →

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Vancouver Wine Festival Events

Posted on January 20, 2016 by FirstPressings

The 38th Annual Vancouver Wine festival starts next month on February 20th and this year the the spotlight is on Italy. Throughout the week, there will be events happening all over Vancouver, from wine tastings, seminars, luncheons and gourmet dinners. … Continue reading →

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Vancouver International Wine Festival

Posted on January 14, 2016 by FirstPressings

The 38th Annual Vancouver International Wine Festival pours into Vancouver on February 20th and runs until February 28th, 2016. This is North America’s foremost wine event featuring 156 wineries from 14 countries pouring almost 1500 wines. Chose from 55 events … Continue reading →

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Wines of the Southern Rhone

Posted on January 23, 2013 by FirstPressings

Of all the wine regions of the world, none has benefited from such a string of successful vintages as the Southern Rhone valley.  With the exception of the disastrous 2002 and the mediocre 2008 vintage, this marvellous viticultural area has … Continue reading →

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35th Annual Vancouver International Wine Festival

Posted on January 9, 2013 by FirstPressings

The 35th Annual Vancouver International Wine Festival pours into Vancouver on February 25th and runs until March 3th, 2013.  This is North America’s premier wine event featuring 176 wineries from 15 countries pouring 1,850 wines at 55 events to a … Continue reading →

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