Tag Archives: Okanagan Spring Wine Festival

Spring Wines: A selection for the weekend

Posted on April 25, 2012 by FirstPressings

Finally, the warm weather has arrived in the Okanagan Valley and hopefully the rest of BC.  What this means is that now we can start wearing shorts and sandals but also it signals that it’s time for the vines to … Continue reading →

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An Article About Pinot Gris

Posted on April 4, 2012 by FirstPressings

Here is a wine question for you.  What do the grape varieties Tokay d’Alsace, Grauburgunder, Pinot Gris, Grauer Mönch, Pinot Grigio and Ruländer all have in common?  Give up?  They are all the synonyms of the same grape.  A genetic … Continue reading →

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Wrapping up the 34th Vancouver International Wine Festival

Posted on March 8, 2012 by FirstPressings

The 34nd Annual Vancouver Playhouse International Wine Festival wrapped up last Sunday after seven days of non-stop wine dinners, seminars and tastings.  The highlight of the festival was the International Festival Wine Tasting Room, which was the temporary home to … Continue reading →

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