Tag Archives: Viña San Pedro

Syrah or Shiraz?

Posted on September 5, 2012 by FirstPressings

“What’s in a name?  That which we call a Syrah/Shiraz by any other name would smell as sweet”. With apologies to William Shakespeare for destroying his much-revered quote from Romeo and Juliet, Syrah/Shiraz has caused some confusion over the past … Continue reading →

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More Summer Wine Picks

Posted on August 15, 2012 by FirstPressings

The fantastic Okanagan summer heat that we have been experiencing makes the notion of a “summer sipper” sound mighty appealing, suggesting maybe a cool, refreshing beer or a crisp wine, possibly rose, probably white, served ice-cold in a cool moisture-beaded … 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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The Wines of Chile

Posted on February 1, 2012 by FirstPressings

The 34th Annual Vancouver Playhouse International Wine Festival pours into Vancouver on February 27th and runs until March 4th, 2012 and as with every year there is a regional theme and this year it is the Wines of Chile and … Continue reading →

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