Vancouver Magazine

The Maestro

How does a band geek from the London suburbs become the VSO’s conductor, taskmaster, and psychiatrist—and win a Grammy in the process?

By Bill Richardson

Best Rich White Wine

Special-occasion showstoppers: Sunday roast chicken, grilled halibut, or luxurious shellfish dishes

By The Editors

Best Light Red Wine

If your light red is Pinot Noir, pray for sockeye salmon. Otherwise, go to town, and don’t be afraid to chill slightly

By The Editors

Best Medium Red Wines

This is lamb territory: lamb kebabs, grilled lamb popsicles, braised lamb shoulder, roast leg of lamb. Or, if you prefer, grilled lamb sausages

By The Editors

Best Rich Red Wines

The perfect antidote to a rainy Vancouver winter night. Try the Italian recipe: a big-bowled, aroma-harbouring glass and a well-aged piece of cheese

By The Editors

Best Dessert / Fortified Wines

For ice wine, simple fruit (peach, apricot) and nut (hazelnut, almond) pairings work best. For fortified, stick to tradition: olives and toasted almonds for sherry, aged Cheddar or Stilton for port

By The Editors

Best Sparkling Wine

Great early in the day; great with fruit, especially fresh strawberries; particularly great with Dungeness crab

Best Light White Wine

These wines are perfect for the Asian/Latin flavours we enjoy on the West Coast. Think prawn curry, pad Thai, or fish tacos

By The Editors