Eat and Drink

Tinhorn Creek & Orofino Beleza Wine Review

If we need to put a theme to this weeks wine review, it would be elegance and beauty. We too seldom see this in BC wine but we do have the talent, land and climate to allow for this recipe to unfold. Today’s selections are from the Okanagan and Similkameen valleys respectively and, as always, [...]

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Dine Out Vancouver in Yaletown

Dine Out Vancouver is back and the participating restaurants for 2012 look better than ever. Below is a list of fantastic Yaletown restaurants offering exceptional tasting menus at great prices. There is no better time of year to try something new. Support your local independent restaurants. BISTRO SAKANA Sushi & Tapas Brix Restaurant & Wine [...]

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Most memorable beer of 2010

I’ve never quite understood the claim that certain things are “The Best of…” any given year. Unless we are talking about judging like against like, one can’t very well say that a certain Oatmeal Stout is better than a certain IPA. How about the latest collection of arias by Anna Netrebko against the newest Rihanna [...]

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Viti Wine Reviews

Viti Liquor Store in Yaletown carries a wide selection of specialty wines, hand-crafted local and import beer and over 160 sought-after whiskies. Visit Viti at 900 Seymour Street. Las Perdices Don Juan Reserva 2007 Argentina 14.5% alc. Under $40.00 Even against a white background, this wine is almost black in the glass. But don’t let [...]

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Viti Liquor Store Specialty Wine Review

Vancouver’s Premier Specialty Wine Store As we sprint to the close of the year we have one final hurdle and it involves stuffing ourselves around various dinner tables. The astonishing panoply of aromas and flavours to be consumed make me think of nothing less than Pinot Noir and Riesling as favourite wine pairings for these [...]

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Viti Specialty Wine Store in Yaletown

Viti Wine and Lagers. Boutique specialty wine and lager store in Yaletown. The following specialty wine review is brought to you by Ralf Joneikies, GM of Viti Wine and Lagers located at 900 Seymour Street. Emiliana Novas Carmenere – Organic Cabernet Sauvignon 2008 – Wine Review The appearance is a rather intimidating black blood red [...]

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Yaletown Specialty Wine and Hand-Crafted Beer

Viti Wine and Lagers is no ordinary Vancouver cold beer and wine store. With one of the best destinations for specialty wines, hand-crafted local and import beer, and sought-after scotch, why not put a nice bottle from Viti on your list this holiday season. The following specialty wine review is brought to you by Ralf [...]

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