Anthony Gismondi has kept track of most of the wines he's tasted since 1979 and has been writing on the subject since 1985. His weekly reviews covering the wines of the globe appear each Saturday in the Arts and Life Section of the Vancouver Sun and are archived at gismondionwine.com. For the very latest in wine that is sure to lend you valuable insight into the world of international wine we encourage you to return to this page as often as possible.
| 2010-08-28 | Late Summer Barbecue Picks |
| | Still in the Okanagan: If you have a chance to attend any dinner or food-and-wine event that Joy Road Catering is involved in, do not hesitate. Joy Road is the premier catering company in the Okanagan (it could give most Vancouver players a run for their money) focused on local fresh foods and elegant dining in and out of doors. full article...
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| 2010-08-21 | Prices - How Low Will They Go? |
| | That said, most premium wine producers are still loath to cut prices, at least publicly, in the same manner that clothing retailers might mark down their latest designer fashions to clear the shelves. Wineries believe if you are paying $60 for their wine, and suddenly it is for sale at $30, you might never pay $60 again. full article...
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| 2010-08-14 | Spill the Wine - Save That Girl |
| | Theoretically, there is a firewall between the LCLB and the province’s largest liquor retailer, the BC Liquor Distribution Branch (BCLDB), which regulates the distribution and importation of beverage alcohol in government liquor stores. But let’s face it, both have the same boss – the provincial government. full article...
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| 2010-08-07 | Chardonnay Gets A Facelift without Makeup |
| | One of the unexpected pleasures that come from broadening your personal wine palate is that it gives you the confidence to return to a more travelled path with a better perspective. full article...
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| 2010-07-31 | Weekend Patio Party Picks |
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If you tend to agonize over such things you might be interested to know that in a city full of budding oenophiles which wine you bring to the bash may say more about you than how well you are dressed. full article...
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| 2010-07-24 | German Riesling UnPlugged |
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In my wine world, where I’m often asked how one creates a quality wine with a story worth telling, the Tesch concept and operation gets a perfect 100 points. Look for the Tesch bottles in nearby Washington state or in key wine markets in California, Illinois, Texas, New York and Florida. full article...
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| 2010-07-17 | Lieutenant-Governor’s Awards for Excellence in B.C. Wines |
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The annual competition, supported and primarily administered under the Government House Foundation, asks for no fee to enter a wine. The only two conditions for entering the competition are: Wines have to be from 100-per-cent B.C.-grown grapes and produced in the province. full article...
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| 2010-07-10 | Rosé-rama |
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If you haven’t noticed, whenever a wine style begins to capture the imagination of consumers, a certain sector of the wine industry jumps into action and produces some of the most forgettable versions of the style in question. Rosé is no exception. It doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy the current drink-pink renaissance, but for best results you may have to pay attention and jot down the odd name of the wines that really appeal to your taste. full article...
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| 2010-07-03 | A Recipe for Boredom - Top Sellers To Get More Space |
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Giving customers what they want may produce early increased sales but lack of choice and, more importantly, creating zero in-store interest, will surely come back to bite BC Liquor Stores. Each store has its own character and staff, and so do the wines, so why would you suppress character to increase the sales of already popular wines? full article...
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| 2010-06-26 | Summer is Here |
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News that Ontario is once again considering privatizing the LCBO Crown corporation responsible for liquor, pales in comparison to the Alberta experience where Albertans are about enjoy the arrival of two new Costco outlets, in Red Deer and Lethbridge, that sell wine. Two more in July and two more in August make the Costco wine outlets count nine. I will not torture you with any discount pricing; it is too painful. full article...
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