"Yes that would be probably Barry Gilbert who will be delivering a talk on this at the International Wine Tourism Conference 2011 titled Win-win for Tourists and Wineries - Ship it Home. He says in his abstract:
American tourists want to buy wine in…"
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Anthony Swift replied to Marnie de Vanssay's discussion Wine on holiday in the group Wine & Culinary Travel
Marnie de Vanssay replied to Marnie de Vanssay's discussion Wine on holiday in the group Wine & Culinary Travel"I have heard of a company being established next year which will organise tastings of less known wines from France at exclusive wineries in Boston, New York, LA and Vegas, thus enabling a person to purchase the wine they tasted, not on a holiday,…"
Anthony Swift replied to Marnie de Vanssay's discussion Wine on holiday in the group Wine & Culinary Travel"Agree. Wine importers too for that very same reason often request samples to taste back in their respective countries to see how it tastes away from the winery ambiance."
Marnie de Vanssay added a discussion to the group Wine & Culinary Travel
Wine on holiday
So often a wine tastes divine on a holiday, you bring it home, and...disappointment. It could be that the atmosphere has lost its' magic. But also, remember, a good wine needs to rest and transport is not a good thing for it.Leave it in a good cellar for at least 3 weeks before opening it. Then when opening it, let it breathe. We often organise wine tastings here at our Château in the Loire Valley and at excellent producers in our region. Excellent, for us, are those that invest in the content…See More
Marnie de Vanssay posted a blog postPrestigeous grand crus of the Rhone at Chateau de La Barre
Wines of the Rhone Valley are considered by the connoisseurs as the best wines in the world. More rare and exclusive than the famous Bordeaux or Burgundies, they are difficult to find but possible to discover in the cellar of Chateau de la Barre. Tonight some of our guests ordered this selection of the most famous Crus and winemakers: Cote-Rotie by Guigal, Chateauneuf du Pape by Domaine de Beaurenard and…See More
Kevin Blucke left a comment for Marnie de Vanssay"Hi Marnie, welcome to BC wineries. Would be great if you could "pin" your location on our member map. Please feel free to start a discussion in our forum or join in on an existing one. I look forward to reading your posts. Cheers, Kevin"
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- Chateau de La Barre welcomes guests ten months a year for stays in our Loire Valley Chateau, which has been in the family for over 600 years. We organise wine & cheese tasting suppers, elegant Grand Siècle dinners and visits to top notch Loir and Loire Valley wineries for discerning guests in love with elegance, history, culture and...of course, wine!
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Prestigeous grand crus of the Rhone at Chateau de La Barre
Wines of the Rhone Valley are considered by the connoisseurs as the best wines in the world. More rare and exclusive than the famous Bordeaux or Burgundies, they are difficult to find but possible to discover in the cellar of Chateau de la Barre. Tonight some of our guests ordered this selection of the most famous Crus and winemakers: Cote-Rotie by Guigal, Chateauneuf du Pape by…
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- At 9:46am on August 10, 2010, Kevin Blucke said…
- Hi Marnie, welcome to BC wineries. Would be great if you could "pin" your location on our member map. Please feel free to start a discussion in our forum or join in on an existing one. I look forward to reading your posts. Cheers, Kevin
Events
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EAT! Vancouver Food + Cooking Festival
June 1, 2012 at 2pm to June 3, 2012 at 5pm – BC Place
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2012 Vinos Wine Film Festival & Contest
June 8, 2012 at 7pm to June 9, 2012 at 12am – Spirit Ridge Resort
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Similkammeen BBQ King
July 14, 2012 from 5pm to 8pm – Historic Grist Mill in Keremeos
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ANDREW ALLEN performs at the TELUS Sunset Concerts at CEDARCREEK
July 19, 2012 from 6:30pm to 10pm – CedarCreek Estate Winery
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CHANTAL KREVIAZUK
August 2, 2012 from 6:30pm to 10pm – CedarCreek Estate Winery
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