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Blanc de Noir: July 2009

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Affairs of the vine. Sunday, July 19, 2009. Bloom BC 2009: Celebrating BC Wines. Is always one of our favourite BC wine events because it’s a quick opportunity to sample what’s new and fresh in the province. And this year was no exception with some old friends as well as new faces – 50 wineries in all participating. For whites we gravitated primarily to the Pinot Gris. 1790) from Cowichan Bay. That garnered top marks among all of the Pinot Gris. Then we tried their Trebbiano. Original vines were illegall...

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Blanc de Noir: The WSET / ISG Challenge Number Five: Argentina

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Affairs of the vine. Wednesday, December 22, 2010. The WSET / ISG Challenge Number Five: Argentina. Time to grab some Malbec and find the answers to this week's practice questions. True or False: There is more Malbec planted in. Than anywhere else in the world. True Although Malbec is planted in various wine regions throughout France (including Bordeaux and South West France), the total acreage began decreasing. In the early 20. Wine region is located in Patagonia? A process of elimination. BC Wine Appre...

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Blanc de Noir: The WSET / ISG Challenge Number Eight: Where in the World is That?

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Affairs of the vine. Monday, January 03, 2011. The WSET / ISG Challenge Number Eight: Where in the World is That? And welcome to the first edition of the. WSET / ISG Challenge. For 2011. This year is going to be a great one for tastings and exciting events in the wine industry. Here’s a teaser for one that you should mark on your calendar. The first Tales of the Cocktail on Tour and mini-festival will be held in Vancouver from March 13-15, 2011. Tickets are priced from $155 and go on sale. BC Wine Apprec...

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Blanc de Noir: October 2010

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Affairs of the vine. Sunday, October 31, 2010. The WSET / ISG Challenge. Introducing something new at Blanc-de-Noir. In response to overwhelming demand by sommeliers in training, Frank’s compiled an extensive list of practice test questions. And he’s going to share them. Now whether you’re studying for you Wine and Spirit Education Trust (WSET). Rating, or you’re an International Sommelier Guild (ISG). Student, or you simply can’t resist a good. Here comes our first challenge. Labels: ISG exam questions.

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Blanc de Noir: The WSET / ISG Challenge Number 7: A Medley of Miscellany

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Affairs of the vine. Tuesday, December 28, 2010. The WSET / ISG Challenge Number 7: A Medley of Miscellany. Was the theme for this week’s quiz. Naturally though, the answers might not have been as simple as they appeared. What is a Reichenstenier. A QWPSR in Germany. A village in the Rheingau. A village in the Rheinhessan. Answer: 1. Reichenstenier. Is a grape variety that was developed in Germany in 1939 using Müller-Thurgau. As one parent and a crossing of Madeleine Angevine and Early Calabrese. Before...

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Blanc de Noir: Graffiti and Wine

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Affairs of the vine. Friday, December 31, 2010. What does graffiti have to do with wines? We wondered that too, but we're going to keep you guessing for a minute or two. First, there are two new wines from Argentina, both just listed at the LCB and some local stores. While this isn't normally noteworthy, the way these wines are being put to market is a little unusual. Think: graffiti on a wall in Toronto and you're on the right track. Both these wines are made by. Color: deep red with violet highlights.

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Blanc de Noir: The WSET / ISG Challenge Number Eight: Where in the World is That?

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Affairs of the vine. Tuesday, January 04, 2011. The WSET / ISG Challenge Number Eight: Where in the World is That? It’s attempting to snow here in Vancouver. But thinking about the. Is a great way to warm up, and the Loire is what this week’s quiz was all about. Plus, here's a piece of trivia for you. The Loire also is reputed to have more chateaux than any other single region in the world - which is why both images in this post feature one. Now here goes for the answers. Loire’s Central Vineyards. BC Wi...

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Blanc de Noir: December 2010

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Affairs of the vine. Friday, December 31, 2010. What does graffiti have to do with wines? We wondered that too, but we're going to keep you guessing for a minute or two. First, there are two new wines from Argentina, both just listed at the LCB and some local stores. While this isn't normally noteworthy, the way these wines are being put to market is a little unusual. Think: graffiti on a wall in Toronto and you're on the right track. Both these wines are made by. Color: deep red with violet highlights.

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A Passion for BC Wine: Okanagan Wine Travel, British Columbia Wine Experiences, BC Wine Tasting Notes. Distinctive OK Falls flavours defining BC wine. Top 12 #BCwine stories of 2015. Wind-whipped Wine Adventure in the Fraser Valley. BC Wine Lover Archive. BC Wineries List A-Z. These links represent companies, organizations and publications related to the BC wine industry that we are are aware of. If you have a link suggestion or a comment, please contact us. Alliance of Canadian Wine Consumers. BC Wine L...

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In the glass: March 2008

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All about wine and spirits. Monday, March 31, 2008. The Chianti Challenge: Three Decades of Frescobaldi. Anyone who’s read Blanc de Noir for long knows we’re both huge fans of Italian wines. There’s just something about the diversity, quality, and sheer fun factor of Italian wines – whether it’s a casual summer patio sipper or a robust vintage to accompany a. Big, festive dinner or one of the meditative Amarones. That are still way up there on our list of favourites. So when BC Wine Appreciation Society.