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How to taste wine like a Pro

January 3, 2011

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... MORE


“It is a hard world for poets.” The commodification of, well, everything

September 1, 2010

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... MORE


Planning a trip to Piemonte, the Piedmont. What to see, where to eat…

August 13, 2009

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... MORE


Vancouver Playhouse Wine Festival ‘Green Wine’ Symposium

July 30, 2009

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... MORE


Marc Tempe makes amazing wine

July 27, 2009

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,... MORE


It may look like silk, but it’s really Polyester

April 25, 2009

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... MORE