"Hi Andy, Great photos!  The geese are especially charming.  Sushi and Rose, one of my favourites! Sasha"

"Oh, just thought of one more because the idea is swirling on my palette... For a terrific Nero D'Avola from Sicily Ceuso 'Scurati' Sicilia Rosso igt : http://www.bcliquorstores.com/product/183319. Now I must focus, get back to work…"

"Rick, Not totally sure how a buyer position would come to fruition. The current head buyer is a lady named Barbara Phillips and she came from the private sector. Most of the other buys have been in the BCLDB for a long time. David Schofield was…"

"HI Brad, You might want to try calling Ame at BC Wineguys, Cadboro Bay Rd. She did at one point have a number of back vintages and may be able to help you out. Not sure if they are still doing a weekly tasting, ask her about that as well. You can…"

"Rick, To get product onto GLS (Government Liquor Stores) shelves the wines have to be submited for approval. The BCLDB buyers look at the wine, it's merits, it's packaging, whether it has buzz, and they have to sample the product as well.…"

"Ugg, my darling computer is in the shop and I am trying to reply to our discussion via my phone... Waiting for it to load up.  Side note prosecco & chips = yummy!"

"Hi Rick, Wineries are legally able to ship wine to BC residents, that is not the problem. Some freight forwarders don't like to ship wine, as they don't want to be liable, you can always find someone to do it. As well, you can purchase…"

"THanks Rayna, Looking forward to seeing your photos up! I have more, lots more I'll add at some point."

"Hi Brad, As you are in Victoria, I would recommend driving out to Starling Lane for a bottle of their Celebration Brut for your anniversary, not a red but bubble goes with everything, especially a special occasion. It is a super wine, they make…"

"Great photos Sash!"

"I love Cab Franc. Run, don't walk to the nearest store that sells Fairview, Nichol and Herder, and buy what you can. I think that Cab Franc has a solid future in the Valley; I was excited to see Little Straw was planting more, and look forward…"