Penticton to Host 2013 Wine Bloggers Conference

The first Canadian city to hold the event

It was recently announced that Penticton, British Columbia will be the first city in Canada to host the 2013 Wine Bloggers Conference from June 6-8, 2013.

Fifty Shades of Wine Part Two

A few select wine references in Fifty Shades Darker by E.L. James

fifty shades of wine

Earlier this month, we wrote about wine references in the bestselling novel, Fifty Shades of Grey. Here is part two of the series, a look at wine references in the second book in the series, Fifty Shades Darker.

Novel Giveaway

Enter to win a copy of Vertical, the sequel to Rex Pickett's iconic book Sideways

Vertical Rex Pickett

We're giving away a copy of author Rex Pickett's Vertical! To enter, please send your name and address, with the subject line 'Vertical', to contests@wineaccess.ca by September 4, 2012 at 4 p.m. MST.

Book Giveaway

Enter to win a copy of Easy to Like by Edward Riche

Easy to Like

We're giving away a copy of Canadian author Edward Riche's novel Easy to Like! To enter, please send your name and address, with the subject line Edward, to contests@wineaccess.ca by September 4 at 4 p.m. MST.

Penticton & Wine Country Tourism to Host

Wine Access 2012 Canadian Wine Awards

Penticton Lakeside

The Wine Access 2012 Canadian Wine Awards will be held for the fourth time in Penticton, B.C., Aug. 13 through 16 at the Lakeside Resort, Conference Centre & Casino.

Best Camping Wines

12 wines perfect for the great outdoors

Camping Wines

Everything tastes better outdoors, especially value-priced wine.

The Wine War of 2012

200 years later — can Canada beat the US again?

War of 1812

Although the Americans aren’t taught that there was a War of 1812, and few know that they lost said war to “Canada” (we weren’t actually Canada, yet, to be fair), they do know that Canada makes great wine, right? No?

Fifty Shades of Wine

Best-selling erotic novel filled with wine references

fifty shades of wine

If you stay in touch with literary trends, you have probably heard — or read — about the Fifty Shades phenomenon.

Travelling With Booze

The BYOB rules for planes, trains and boats

travelling with booze

Go to the FAQ section of any airline, cruise line or train company and you’re bound to find a question about alcohol consumption. Specifically, many query something along the lines of, “Can I bring/drink my own alcohol onboard?”

Canadian Wines at London Olympics

Celebrating Canada's best at the Summer Games

Canadian wine poured during London Olympics

To celebrate Canadian athletes and promote Canadian excellence, the Government of Canada and High Commission in London will be holding a series of receptions, dinners and official events during the 2012 Olympics in London.