Taste Magazine

Don’t let the winter blues get you down - there is so much to look forward to as we welcome 2019!

You’ll be California Dreamin’ as we look to the 2019 Vancouver International Wine Festival. Be prepared for Valentine’s Day with a cozy homemade steak dinner for two! For the sports fans we offer up tasty twists on game day nibbles, sure to impress. And we invite you to celebrate Lunar New Year with our pork-inspired dishes and top-tier gifting ideas! This issue is filled with many delicious cocktails, comfort foods and awesome pairings, perfect for a chilly winter’s night. So cozy up with us for a great start to a New Year!

Things to look for in this issue of TASTE:

• 2019 Vancouver International Wine Festival
• Game Day Bites
• 6 wines under $15
• Chinese New Year Recipes and Celebration pours
• Coffee Cocktails
• Winter Cabin Fare
• Cooking with Turmeric

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We hope you enjoy our special Holiday Edition of TASTE magazine. This issue, in stores only for the Christmas season, is jam-packed with holiday entertaining, recipes and gift-giving ideas. From planning holiday dinners, selecting gifts for that special someone, to New Years' celebrations, we've got you covered! Check out our bonus Holiday Gift Guide inside! Here you will find even more products, specially selected by our expert Category Managers. 
Things to look for in this issue of TASTE:

• Celebrate the holidays with BC wine
• Stocking up for any occasion
• Treats to give and share
• Lovely liqueur and New Year’s Eve cocktails
• Bragworthy bottles
• Holiday feasts
• And many more!

From the team at TASTE, to you and yours, we wish you an oh so jolly holiday!

And, look for our Winter Edition of TASTE in stores in January! 

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The cool, crisp days of fall present the perfect time to cozy up with friends and family over good food and great pairings. You won’t want to miss out on the fantastic seasonal recipes, local favourites and BC wine highlights, and our two big specialty releases coming this fall. Pick up an issue today and discover all the deliciousness the season has to offer! 

We hope you sip and savour every moment!

Things to look for in this issue of TASTE:

• Special interview with Ryan Reynolds on his new gin company!
• Local Harvest Thanksgiving Feast
• Wicked Wines for Comfort Food
• Fabulous Fall Recipes
• Preview of the 2015 Bordeaux Vintage Release
• Highlights from the Premium Spirit Release
• Spooktacular Halloween Cocktails

And much, much more! Just add friends and enjoy!

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This summer, TASTE celebrates all that BC has to offer! With a special “Buy Local” section we showcase the bounty of BC. As the days get longer, there’s more time to sit outside and relax with loved ones. We hope this issue inspires long, leisurely evenings on sun-drenched patios. Just add friends, good conversation and enjoy!

Things to look for in this issue of TASTE:

• A “Buy Local” section dedicated to BC food and wine pairings, wine tours, Ale Trails and more!
• Canada Day Caesar Bar
• Barbecue-pairing tips
• Suggestions for the perfect party pours
• Delicious recipes made for outdoor entertaining
• Fun and refreshing summer cocktails

And much, much more! Just add friends and enjoy!​

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TASTE celebrates spring this year with a refreshing new look!

We’ve redesigned our cover and revamped our layouts to include bigger and better recipe images and added a sprinkling of “Did You Know?” fun facts to peak your interest! We believe the new look and style changes will provide a more enjoyable reading and shopping experience for our customers.

Here are some feel good pieces and seasonal suggestions to look for this issue:

• A Toast to Earth Day with organic wines
• Feel Good Pours - companies doing great things for Mother Earth. 
• Raising the Bar – In honour of International Women’s Day, we feature some amazing women in the distilling industry.
• Support Local – Meet the BC Brewmasters and Get to Know the BC Bartier Bros.
• New products and recipes for Easter and Mothers’ Day
• Modern tea parties, garden burgers, spring bowls, floral flavours and more. 

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