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VINTAGE WINE DINNER: Empress Hotel culinary team digs into historic cellar

Cinda Chavich

Nov 20, 2023

VINTAGE WINE DINNER: Empress Hotel culinary team digs into historic cellar

A dinner pairing fine wines from top world wineries showcases a new team of food and wine professionals at Victoria's iconic Empress Hotel.

Cinda Chavich

Apr 7, 2022

Beverage

WINE: A taste of Vancouver Island wines

Try fresh whites and beautiful bubbles, with unique hybrid grapes, plus island-grown Pinot Gris and Pinot Noir, emerging as top varietals.

Cinda Chavich

Jan 1, 2022

Beverage

ZERO PROOF IS IN THE PUDDING

I'm embarking on a project to taste and evaluate new non-alcoholic products on the market, from beer and dealcoholized wine to faux spirits

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