Premier Rachel Notley announced Tuesday that the Alberta government will immediately boycott all wines from British Columbia. The AGLC will halt shipments from BC and will attempt to control direct-to-consumer shipping as well. The move was in retaliation to the BC government’s call (stall?) for more research into the risk of spilling diluted bitumen on the West Coast.
We’re not quite sure what to think about this, but this is what Tony Stewart of Quails’ Gate Winery had to say: “Alberta is our second-largest market.” “We’ve got a very good network of customers in Alberta and if they felt this was necessary to get this point across to the B.C. government it could hurt us quite significantly.”
“What I should say is I think this whole matter could be resolved if the two premiers got together and had a glass of Quails’ Gate.”
Rachel Notley
cheese for valentines
Not a chocolate fan? Think cheese for Valentines, especially a bespoke Valentine’s Day gift box from the Cavern (10169-104 Street, 780-455-1336), filled with luscious cheeses and provisions, from $65.
are you a pinot lover?
Check out the Around the World with Pinot Noir Tasting at Aligra Wine & Spirits (Entrance 58, 8882 170 Street), Tuesday, February13; 6:30pm, $40/p. Register and pay online at http://aligrawineandspirits.com/Events.
beat the valentines rush
On Saturday, February 10, enjoy the Chocolate & Wine Dinner at Ernest’s at NAIT (10701-118 Avenue). TIX: $105/p, twright@nait.ca or call 780-471-8685.
take a cooking class at the ruby apron
We love the classes at the Ruby Apron, congenial, effective and fun. Here are a few that looked great: Fresh Pasta, 6pm, Thursday, February 15, $70/p+; Sweet Dough, 6pm, Friday, February 23, $75/p+. If you want to learn how to make sourdough, book now as the classes fill quickly — there is only one spot left in the Intro to Sourdough on March 29. Find the full schedule and descriptions at https://therubyapron.ca/cooking-classes.
