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Wine, the Vine, and the Wonder of Creation
Food and drink are among the most basic necessities of human life. Yet in an age where so much of our daily experience is mediated through screens, algorithms, and virtual interactions, wine remains one of the few tangible products that still connects us directly to the rhythms of the natural world. For me, wine is one of the rare "real" things left in modern life. Despite advances in technology, the essence of winemaking remains remarkably similar to what it was thousands of
Philip Wong
5 days ago3 min read


Discovering Hokkaido Wines at RBHK
This week at RBHK, the fair felt surprisingly quiet, with a sparse turnout of exhibitors. Only a few booths showcased wines, while others...
Philip Wong
Sep 5, 20254 min read


Okanagan Revisited: Chapter Ten — Nk'Mip: A Revisit to the Desert Soul
From Oliver’s golden benches, we ventured further south, inching ever closer to the invisible thread of the U.S. border. Here, in the...
Philip Wong
May 31, 20254 min read


Okanagan Revisited: Chapter Nine — Burrowing Owl Estate Winery: The Owl Spreads Its Wings
Our visit to Burrowing Owl was no mere coincidence. Before our Okanagan revisit, we had arranged two consecutive appointments with Chris...
Philip Wong
May 31, 20254 min read
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