Let’s face it, Dads are underappreciated, but we can change that this Father’s Day. Whether your Dad is a sommelier or wine enthusiast, there is a wine gift for every dad on the spectrum. And if he’s a beer drinker, this is your opportunity to convert him to wine. When…

I hope you’ve been enjoying the beautiful Japanese cherry blossoms that are blooming all over the city! During Spring, I love to get out some chilled white and rosé wines for a nice picnic in the park as the temperatures get higher, the sun shines longer, and shoulders get tanner…

If you haven’t heard already, this month is Riesling’s Birthday!!! is one of the most popular German wine varietals with vibrant notes of fresh green apple, pear, and lime. Since I had some of Mission Hill’s Reserve 2018 Riesling at home, I decided to celebrate this fabulous German grape with…

Since it’s International Women’s Day, I thought I’d write a blog post celebrating women-led businesses and the way to a woman’s heart — wine and cookies. If you know me well, you know I’m a Cookie Monster. Because I’m so passionate about all things tasty, I was so happy to…

As 2020 ends, we say goodbye to the craziest year the world has experienced in decades. Although it was a year where everyday freedoms like going to restaurants in groups were stripped away from us overnight; I found we were able to take time to reflect on the things that…

Tis’ the season for delicious wine and food pairings. If you’re a foodie like me, you know that charcuterie boards are seriously in fashion from your feed. Nothing is more pleasing to the eyes than a beautifully decorated charcuterie board. Charcuterie is a French word for preparing meats. Nowadays, it…

Let’s face it….. Christmas is sneaking up on us, FAST. It’s almost mid-November and I haven’t done any Christmas shopping yet. Since drinking at home has become the norm this year and will be till this whole pandemic stops, I wanted to help elevate people’s experiences with wine at-home during…

Big sweaters and PSLs are back in season! For me, Fall is the time to cook more meals at home. Why? Because I’ve splurged on eating out during the summer and need to save my credit cards for what’s to come — Christmas. So that’s why I’m doing a segment…

As the end of my time as a Mission Hill sommelier nears, I’ve been reflecting on my summer in the Okanagan. Let’s just say, I drank more wine this summer than I probably have my whole life… to train my palate, of course. …