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Eat.Drink.Tweet. - A Social Media Bootcamp at Okanagan College - Penticton Campus

March 11, 2011 at 3pm to March 13, 2011 at 12pm

Some of the most active communities on social media revolve around food and wine, and as the Okanagan positions itself as a go-to destination for wine and culinary travel, it’s become critical to engage social media as a marketing tool to reach wine lovers, foodies and culinary aficionados around the world. Join us for a host of seminars and presentations that cover the basics of social media marketing, online branding, blogging, and advanced practices such as live Twitter wine tastings, the…See More

Feb 17, 2011

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Marion Austin-Cooke replied to George Phiniotis's discussion Generally, what are you looking for in an "exceptional" wine?

"Great/spectacular/exceptional/remarkable..........perhaps the wine can be the occasion? The wine I mentioned was one of a flight of seven being tasted. It was exceptional and the occasion was all about the wine. "

Dec 31, 2010

Marion Austin-Cooke replied to George Phiniotis's discussion Generally, what are you looking for in an "exceptional" wine?

"this discussion looks like its slumbered long enough; if anyone is still following, my answer to this interesting question is much shorter than Luke's thoughtful response: (interested to hear other responses). What makes wine exceptional to me…"

Dec 30, 2010

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Marion at home Pichon Lalande Sep 2010 2

Dec 30, 2010

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Marion Austin-Cooke left a comment for john philippson

"Hi John Just checked and the winery is open Friday and Sat, not Sunday.Saturday is obviously out, so let me know if Friday interests you. Ok Cheers Marion"

Jun 9, 2010

john philippson left a comment for Marion Austin-Cooke

"Thanks for the kind offer. Will see how our time goes that weekend. Cheers. John"

Jun 8, 2010

Marion Austin-Cooke left a comment for john philippson

"Hi John won't be at the gala itself this year,(it is a great event, as a previous restaurant owner I am well acquainted with it!) but know Beaufort are supplying wines for pairing. Beaufort is a local winery owned by Susan and Jeff Vandermolen;…"

Jun 7, 2010

Marion Austin-Cooke is now friends with john philippson and Kathleen Kinkead

Jun 7, 2010

Marion Austin-Cooke left a comment for Kathleen Kinkead

"Hi Kathleen Here's to much discussion of interest and many glasses raised! Cheers! Marion"

Jun 7, 2010

Marion Austin-Cooke commented on Bradley Cooper, BlackCloud Wines's event Field Trip: Workshop with Philippe Armenier

"Its good to know Philippe might be prepared to come up here to BC. Perhaps it will help if he's aware some of us are v. interested, but unable to make it for this trip. Have a great time all!"

Jun 1, 2010

Marion Austin-Cooke commented on Bradley Cooper, BlackCloud Wines's event Field Trip: Workshop with Philippe Armenier

"Very disappointing; something has come up and its a direct conflict of timing. Thanks again Bradley, and I have no doubt its going to be a great trip, so sorry I can't come."

May 30, 2010

Marion Austin-Cooke replied to Luke Whittall's discussion Jugs and Tetras, Bottles, etc.

"I hosted two tastings last weekend, and was interested to see quite a few customers in the store were looking for tetra pak wines to take boating/camping. They weren't necessarily looking for plonk, but the packaging was the main consideration."

May 28, 2010

Marion Austin-Cooke commented on Bradley Cooper, BlackCloud Wines's event Field Trip: Workshop with Philippe Armenier

"Thanks for putting this together, I'm looking forward to it. Just to be clear, suggested hotels are La Quinta for night of 28th and Best Western for 29th,and possibly 30th?"

May 26, 2010

Marion Austin-Cooke might attend Bradley Cooper, BlackCloud Wines's event

Field Trip: Workshop with Philippe Armenier at Washington State

June 28, 2010 to June 30, 2010

June 25 This will probably be the last update. Thanks to everyone who signed up and promoted the workshop. We may have as many as 25 participants if everyone shows up. A gentle reminder to get out your PASSPORTS, bring a camera and adjust your phone's roaming charges. See you in Kennewick!June 23 Update: We can expect nominal charges of around $20 each for the lunches that have been arranged. I think cash would be the best way to transact to avoid payment hassles.Here is your UPDATED event…See More

May 24, 2010

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Marion Austin-Cooke replied to Bradley Cooper, BlackCloud Wines's discussion Biodynamic Wines - a workshop with Philippe Armenier

"Hi Bradley, I was in on the previous thread which morphed into this one. I am going to be in the Seattle area around the middle of June, and would be thrilled to be able to be involved even on a peripheral level. I could not presume to contribute a…"

May 4, 2010

Marion Austin-Cooke replied to Luke Whittall's discussion What does BC do best?

"Interesting and thought provoking. It occurs to me that outcomes are more than just a little dependant on oil price hikes. "

Apr 23, 2010