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Abbotsford

Q: What’s one style of wine that everyone should experience at least once?

A: A Grand Cru or Vendage Tardive from the Alsace - it can fit into almost any setting and goes down so easily!

North Vancouver

Q: What’s something you tried recently that stopped you in your tracks?

A: I recently tasted Pharaon 2013 by D66 winery from Dave Phinney, the man who started the very famous Orin Swift Cellars.

Vancouver

Q: What’s something new that you learned about wine recently?

A: The Tempranillo grape also comes in white. Tempranillo Blanco is a recently recognized mutation of red Tempranillo, allowed in white Rioja blends.

South Surrey

Q: What’s one misconception people have about wine?

A: This might ruffle some feathers - people tell me they can't drink red wine because sulfites give them headaches. However, white wine has more sulfites than red.

Langford

Q: What is the best piece of advice you've received from a fellow industry expert?

A: A winemaker gave me the best advice, which was to drink wine now. Yes, they can go the distance in the cellar but the future is not guaranteed.

Langley

Q: What was the most surprising wine/food pairing you’ve ever had?

A: Springbok curry and Shiraz. 10/10 pairing WOW!