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Latest NewsCornucopia: Whistler's Celebration of Wine and Food 
Situated in beautiful Whistler BC, Cornucopia's Wine and Food Festival is one of the largest and most celebrated festivals in Canada. The festival runs from November 11-14th and is a fabulous weekend filled with wine, food and fun. "Cornucopia is Whistler's premier wine and food extravaganza. The annual event is a unique opportunity to mingle, mix and learn from acclaimed chefs, sommeliers, vintners and restaurateurs’ visiting Whistler or Whistler locals. Featuring a sumptuous variety of hands-on seminars, fascinating winemaker dinners, gala tasting events and sizzling after-parties, Cornucopia offers something for both the experienced gourmet and those seeking to better appreciate the epicurean delights of wine and food. POSTED September 7th, 2010 | 0 COMMENTS | POST A COMMENT An A-Z Glossary of Wine Type Pronunciation 
Unless you speak a wide variety of languages, it's not surprising that some of us have struggled with the pronunciation of a Gewürztraminer or Spätlese. Thankfully Inter Wine came to the rescue with this A-Z glossary of the pronunciation of wines of the world.
POSTED August 30th, 2010 | 0 COMMENTS | POST A COMMENT 
It has been one hot Summer. Whether you're on the East Coast or the West, trying to beat the heat has been fleeting, to say the least. Thankfully Kelly Magyarics, wine writer and wine educator, has the perfect solution for staying cool. Wine slushes anyone? Kelly writes: POSTED August 25th, 2010 | 0 COMMENTS | POST A COMMENT Creative Uses For Recycling Wine Corks 
Any wine enthusiast is likely to have an overabundance of wine corks. Did you know there are many ways in which to reuse your corks? All it takes is a little time, a few tools and a bit of creativity in order to create a number of home made cork accessories. Rather than throwing your corks away, why not try some of these projects?
Whatever your style or craft level, anything we can do to be a little more eco-friendly, small or large, all while getting to enjoy our favorite wine is naturally a win-win situation. POSTED August 20th, 2010 | 0 COMMENTS | POST A COMMENT Le Gamay Nouveau arrives September 7th $133.95 
Winexpert is pleased to announce a unique new red wine kit—one that you can enjoy young and fresh, like a white wine and is actually ready to drink on bottling day!
Gamay Nouveau is only around for a limited time starting September 7th.
POSTED August 11th, 2010 | 0 COMMENTS | POST A COMMENT Introducing our first World Vineyard Seasonal Release 
This year Winexpert is pleased to announce our first value brand limited time offering.
POSTED August 11th, 2010 | 0 COMMENTS Niagara Passion-Wine, Food and Music Celebration 
Great wine, food, music and all for charity? Yes, that is what the Niagara Passion-Niagara on the Lake weekend has to offer. Taste T.O. says: POSTED August 7th, 2010 | 0 COMMENTS | POST A COMMENT The World's Oldest Champagne Found on The Baltic Seabed 
In fascinating wine news, the World's oldest drinkable champagne was recently found in a shipwreck off the coast of Finland. Read the full article from the BBC News below: Divers have found 30 bottles of champagne thought to pre-date the French Revolution on the Baltic seabed. POSTED July 25th, 2010 | 0 COMMENTS | POST A COMMENT How To Remove Red Wine Stains With Common Household Products 
It happens. To some of us more often than others. The drip, the tip and the all out spill. Inevitably it seems to occur most often in the presence of all things white. And while it is unfortunate there is hope. The key to successfully removing a red wine stain is acting quickly. There are many commercially available products on the market but chances are, you have everything you need conveniently located right in the comfort of your home. Whichever stain removal procedure you choose there are a few important rules to follow: POSTED July 22nd, 2010 | 0 COMMENTS | POST A COMMENT 
The California Wine Festival is one of the States largest outdoor wine festivals. If you happen to find yourself in Santa Barbara from July 15th-17th, this event is definitely a must go-to. The beachfront festival includes 350 wines from over 100 of California’s best wineries and also features silent auctions and live music. A perfect event to enjoy the sun, sand and of course wine.
POSTED July 10th, 2010 | 0 COMMENTS | POST A COMMENT 
With Summer officially in full swing it's time to lighten up a little. There are few things greater than enjoying a glass of wine surrounded by beautiful sunshine. Summer is the highest grossing time for wine sales and as such, most people are looking for good value and younger, lighter wines.
POSTED June 30th, 2010 | 0 COMMENTS | POST A COMMENT 
Winery tours can be a terrific experience for any wine lover interested in informing themselves more so in the behind the scenes heart of it all. Winery tours are a great way to witness the stages of the art of winemaking from the very beginning and Summer is the perfect time to take up a winery tour. After all, these tours are educational, fun and a fantastic way to spend a sunny day surrounded by all of the phases that bring us the beauty of wine.
POSTED June 24th, 2010 | 0 COMMENTS | POST A COMMENT FIFA's World Cup Draws Attention to the Beauty of South African Wines 
The World is abuzz with Soccer's World Cup fever and South Africa's Wine industry is benefiting from the heat too. South Africa's wine regions are blessed with great soil, a hot mediterranean climate with cool breezes from the Atlantic and Indian Oceans. The most popular grapes grown in South Africa are the Cinsault which produces a fabulous Pinotage, the leading red in South Africa, and the Chenin Blanc, a late ripening grape producing a dry, crisp, tropical fruity white.
POSTED June 19th, 2010 | 0 COMMENTS | POST A COMMENT Ask The VintnerMaking your own wine is simple and satisfying from Rocky Mountain House 
The history of wine making spans thousands of years. From the times of ancient Romans and Greeks the making of wine is closely intertwined with the evolution of our society as it is today. If you enjoy a chilled white wine on a hot summer day or a full-bodied red beside a roaring fire on a chilly winter night, you will find everything you need to become a successful home vintner right here in Rocky Mountain House.
The Home Vintner takes pride in bringing our customers the best kits on the market. In order to appreciate your wines to the fullest, it's important to pay attention to the quality. The majority of wine kits sold use lesser quality juice and dated technology to produce their kits: - simple wines and no development potential. The Home Vintner only sells wine kits that are distinctively above the rest in quality. Having been a wine judge in both Provincial and National Competitions for many years, I have had the opportunity to judge all the wine kits available on the market, and feel it is my responsibility to only bring in the best to all my stores. |
