Domaine Truchetet: A Rising Star in Burgundy

Posted on Oct 20, 2022

A true Burgundian gem.

There is a saying that the best things come in threes and that is certainly ringing true in the case of Domaine Truchetet, a small winery in Burgundy’s Côte de Nuits wine-growing region that is garnering a lot of critical acclaim thanks to a talented family trio.

Wine-Themed Getaways on the West Coast

Posted on Oct 11, 2022

Weekend Wine Getaways

While we’re currently on an AdVINEture ourselves, the Daily Hive asked us to put together some of our very favourite getaways to help inspire you to enjoy some of what the west coast has to offer in terms of wine weekends. From the Sunshine Coast and southern Gulf Islands of BC down to the American Riviera in California, we’ve put together six romantic getaways for wine and food lovers on the West Coast. Click here to read more. Cheers!

Viognier: A Primer

Posted on Sep 28, 2022

Viognier (pronounced “vee-own-yay”) is the white grape most often associated with the Northern Rhone district in France that is capable of making rich wines with a heady bouquet.

Viognier grapes [source: Lariana Cellars]

Wine-writer Jancis Robinson has referred to Viognier as “the hedonist’s wine” and we certainly agree. Though difficult to handle, in the right hands it is capable of making delicious wine. Its story is quite unique, and we think well worth reading about.

5 Under-the-Radar Wine Regions You Need to Visit

Posted on Sep 21, 2022

So many great wine regions to explore.

Living on the west coast provides relatively easy access to such acclaimed places as the Napa Valley, but some of the best wine-tasting experiences can be had in those that are lesser known. Your reward for heading off the beaten track? Plenty of rural beauty, no big tour buses, uncrowded tasting rooms, and some really good wine at very fair prices. Our latest article for the Daily Hive takes a look at 5 relatively hidden wine region gems that we definitely recommend. Click here for details!

6 Top Winery Road Trips from Vancouver

Posted on Sep 16, 2022

Top 6 Winery Road Trips from Vancouver

Our latest article for the Daily Hive features our favourite wine region road trips from Vancouver along with our top winery recommendations at each. If you’re a wine lover and are itching to travel, these six wine destinations are easily accessible by car while offering terrific winetasting experiences. Click here for the full story. Cheers!

$5,000 per Bottle – Is it Worth It?

Posted on Sep 14, 2022

The $5,000 bottle.

We were recently sent an article on a wine that is being sold for the astronomical price of USD$5,000 for the 2019 vintage. That’s right, not a special, rare collector’s vintage like 1961, 1947 or 1928. And not a name that gets top scores or terrific accolades from the wine cognoscenti. We decided to do a bit more research to find out just what this was all about.

Best Wines of Your Life Dinner

Posted on Sep 7, 2022

What wines would you choose?

Earlier this year AdVINEtures was asked to help some very generous friends put together a list of wines to have at a very special, intimate gathering at a local restaurant. We were given just a theme to guide us in our selections: choose wines that will be the best wines the guests will have in their lives. It was a pretty daunting task, but we couldn’t resist so…challenge accepted.

AdVINEtures & the Daily Hive

Posted on Aug 31, 2022

We’re very excited to announce that AdVINEtures is now a monthly contributor to the Daily Hive, a Canadian-born online news source established in 2008, that delivers top-tier information to its audience in Vancouver, Toronto, Calgary, Montreal, Edmonton, Seattle, and Portland. Here’s the link to our debut article: 8 bucket-list wineries you need to visit in Canada. Cheers!