To actually taste wine like a pro, you just need to practice. Which is to say, taste ALOT of wine. This is distinct from just drinking alot of wine, in that...

Interesting article in the NYT a few weeks ago about an Italian family, Barbera, who make artisan fabrics. They use traditional methods, age the fabrics for...

I've spent a fair bit of time in Italy, but by far, the majority of my time and my favorite place is Piemonte. A few people have asked what to see, do, and...

This years Vancouver Playhouse Wine Festival played host to a panel discussion on the state of sustainability in the wine industry. The panel represented many...

Marc Tempe's wines are ridiculous. Complex, intricate, agricultural specimens while seemingly works of art at times. They work with an amazing range of food,...

I was fortunate to spend some time this morning chatting with one of Vancouver's most tenured and well-respected fashion designers. This gentleman has been a...