Wine Flight Fridays Take Off at Marquis Wine Cellars
Posted by Sarah Kanakos on Jul 11, 2025
Vancouver, BC - June 5, 2025 - Get ready to take your taste buds on a journey - Wine Flight Fridays have landed at Marquis, offering a weekly passport to wine discovery right in the heart of Vancouver.At the tasting bar, on Fridays from 3-6PM, guests can enjoy a flight of expertly selected wines, each week featuring a fresh theme, region, or seasonal surprise. From bold reds, to crisp whites, the experience is designed to satisfy both casual sippers and seasoned connoisseurs.“We believe wi
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Vancouver celebrates Marquis Wine Cellars for traditions, stories, and connections to the community
Posted by Sarah Kanakos on Jul 11, 2025
Vancouver, BC - June 10, 2025- The winners of the Georgia Straight Golden Plate Awards, recognizing Vancouver’s finest, have recently been unveiled. Marquis Wine Cellars, a local landmark wine shop has won in the Best Liquor Store 3rd place category.
According to the Georgia Straight, in its 38th year, the Golden Plates Awards are not just about recognizing excellence, they’re a celebration of the stories, traditions, and connections purveyors bring to our tables.Marquis owner, John
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Smoke Taint in the Okanagan Valley: A Summary
Posted by The Team at Le Vieux Pin and LaStella Wineries on Apr 26, 2023
Smoke and its
influence on wine has become a trending topic, in the Okanagan Valley, and
around the world as forest fires become more and more prevalent. We have made
some notes on the research being done here in the Okanagan and abroad to help
you understand the not-so-basic way that smoke taint occurs; and to share our
own philosophies regarding our vintage-specific experiences.Direct smoke
on the grapes themselves is the main contributor to the smoke taint we
perceive. Conversely, smok
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