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Author Archives: Rachelle
Tomato Festival
Food and wine pairing is king of my ‘thing’. So when I took the helm of the wine program at Provence Marinaside last month, one of my first thoughts was to find ways to integrate wine pairings into the menu. … Continue reading
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Brunch Cocktails
Hangovers beware!!! We have come up with a great new selection of Caesars and Mimosas at Provence Marinaside!!! My first thought when designing hangover cures was, naturally, BACON! So of course I had to put together a Bacon Caesar. First … Continue reading
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Rah Rah Rah Rosé!
First things first, I guess I should apologise for my premature declaration of summers arrival in my last post. Wishful thinking? I recommend revisiting that piece on a sunny day for a little inspiration. What a tease! I realize I … Continue reading
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Sunny Afternoons
It appears that summer has arrived, at least part-time anyhow. It will probably come as no surprise that many of my favorite summer pastimes included wine and food. The pastime I have been indulging most recently; lazy sunny afternoons on … Continue reading
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Poisson D’Avril
Every April at Provence we have a little silly fun and celebrate Poisson D’Avril, the French equivalent of April Fool’s Day. The custom goes like this; French children stick paper cut-outs shaped like fish on the backs of their unsuspecting … Continue reading
Benziger & Biodynamics
One of the California Wineries I respect the most is Benziger Family Winery. Why? They practice what they preach! Since the mid 90’s Benziger has been a proponent of biodynamic wine making and a leader in the industry. Second, when … Continue reading
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California Dreaming
With the weather being as it has been in Vancouver, I think most of us will admit that we have been craving a vacation. While most folks dream getaway includes somewhere warm and tropical, most of my vacation plans revolve … Continue reading
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Obscure Grapes: Aramon
One of the things I like most about working with wine is that there is always more to learn. There is something kind of exciting about tasting a wine I’ve never tried before, especially when it is made from a … Continue reading
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New Years Bubbles!
Any New Years Eve celebration is incomplete without a little bubbly. Whether it’s just a toast at midnight or a glass to sip all night long, something sparkling is a necessity. There are plenty of styles and price ranges to … Continue reading
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Holiday Wines
Christmas day is the only day of the year that Provence closes it’s doors for the entire day. Family is very important to us, and though we think of all of our guests and co-workers as family, we do choose … Continue reading
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