Category Archives: Wine

Valentine’s Day at Provence Marinaside

Posted on February 12, 2013 by Annabelle

Ah l’amour, nothing else makes our hearts race so fast and our moods soar so high. Unfortunately, our go-go-go lifestyles leave little time to celebrate butterflies, inside jokes and all the special moments that turn “I” into “we.” Thankfully, Valentine’s Day … Continue reading →

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TWB – The New Kid on the Marina

Posted on February 3, 2013 by Annabelle

TWB, our new petit bebe, has been open for about a month now, and in that time it has received a welcome that makes our hearts swell with pride. Now that it is officially no longer a newborn, we feel it’s … Continue reading →

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Tomato Festival

Posted on August 22, 2012 by Rachelle

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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Sunny Afternoons

Posted on June 7, 2012 by Rachelle

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

Posted on April 14, 2012 by Rachelle

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 →

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Benziger & Biodynamics

Posted on March 30, 2012 by Rachelle

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

Posted on February 1, 2012 by Rachelle

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

Posted on January 30, 2012 by Rachelle

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!

Posted on December 25, 2011 by Rachelle

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

Posted on December 16, 2011 by Rachelle

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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