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My favorite wine or winery:: Too many to name just one!

My twitter profile is:: www.twitter.com/kathleenrake

My role or interest in the Wine industry is:: Corkaholic (Enthusiast), Media

About me or my company:: Kathleen Rake is one lucky oenophile. She's managed to marry her decades-long love affair with all things vinic to her craft—writing.

Dubbed the Queen of Clear, Clean, and Clever by her copywriting peers, Kathleen, founder of www.ClickMediaWorks.com, is a plain-language practitioner who truly believes that good writing is the cornerstone of effective communication, especially in this drive-through hyperlink age.

A member of the Professional Writers Association of Canada (PWAC), Kathleen brings more than 15 years of professional writing and editing experience to the table. She writes for social media, magazines, newspapers, industry, government, non-profit, small business, and the web.

Kathleen holds the WSET Advanced Certificate in Wines & Spirits (Level 3) and is currently working toward achieving her diploma. You can read what she has to say about wine, food, and travel (but mostly wine) at her blog, www.BetweenTheVines.ca.

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What wine will Braden take to the deserted island?

Click here to download my April, 2010 wine column featuring a short interview with Braden Douglas, principal at Relevention Marketing… Continue

Posted on May 6, 2010 at 11:04pm

Three BC Wineries at The Endive Affair at Restaurant 62 in Abbotsford

ENDIVE: Nature’s perfect scoop.

Can you imagine storing chicory roots in a cellar and finding out later that what you left behind sprouted, grew leaves, and turned into a tangy gourmet vegetable?…

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Posted on April 27, 2010 at 10:47pm

As it turns out, Mt. Lehman Winery does want me (and you) to taste its wines...

"Ouch! I get the message. Perhaps we are a little too casual about hours and the marketing of the wine," writes Vern Siemens, proprietor and winemaker at Mt. Lehman Winery. Read more.

Posted on April 18, 2010 at 10:17am

Hester Creek wines and eggs benny in the morning

What's better than tasting wine at 9:30 in the morning?

Not much, I'd venture. After all, palates and olfactories are well rested and untainted, yet awake enough to fully appreciate all the flavours and aromas a wine has to offer.

We proved this to be true last week when we met…

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Posted on April 2, 2010 at 3:12pm

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At 10:28am on June 6, 2011, James French said…: Thanks Kathleen. I am looking forward to meeting some folks soon. Keep me in mind if you set a a tasting.

At 6:38pm on March 13, 2011, Kevin Blucke said…: Hi Kathleen, it was great meeting you in person at #eatdrinktweet. Isn't it funny that we had never met in person except we knew exactly who each other was as soon as I walked in. I really enjoyed getting to know you. I look forward to running into you at the next event. Cheers, Kevin

At 10:01am on March 1, 2011, Jeff Anderson said…: Thanks Kathleen.

Cheers, Jeff

At 5:58pm on April 24, 2010, Charles Herrold said…: Hi Kathleen, Looking forward to sharing a sample or two with you! Please let me know when you are able to come to the winery and I'll try to be available to give you a barrel tasting.

Your brother in wine,

Charles Herrold

At 3:55pm on April 24, 2010, Hester Creek Estate Winery said…: Hi Kathleen, Great to hear from you. Our Banée weekend was a great success! Looking forward to all the excitment of Playhouse.

At 7:15pm on March 25, 2010, Allison Vidug said…: Great! Let me know your plans closer to your trip! We must meet up. Either for drinks at Rollingdale, or dinner or both! ; ) If you need a place to stay, we are right in W Kelowna. Take care!

At 7:04pm on March 25, 2010, Allison Vidug said…: We had a great time with Mike & Mike! I hope they come back sometime soon. Are you coming out here anytime?
I just ordered the 'Sociable' book on amazon. It looks really interesting. It reminds me a bit of one of my fav books 'Why we buy'. I hope to learn lots from it!

At 2:53pm on March 18, 2010, Rollingdale Winery said…: Thanks for the great review of La Droite! I am glad it complimented you chicken pie. We will have to try that pairing out ourselves!

At 11:59pm on March 17, 2010, Mike Rathjen said…: Thanks Kathleen! Hoping to photograph a lot more vineyards in the future and less weddings. ;-)

That was my first white Rioja too... did you get that crazy marshmellow banana note?! Very interesting indeed.

At 1:59pm on March 17, 2010, Mike Rathjen said…: Great to bump into you at the Marquis tasting last night Kathleen! How about that Bourgogne?! Oh... my... goodness. Any favourites for you?