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Picks of the week

Given the shaky state of the world economy, the choice of Chile as theme region for next year's Playhouse wine festival (Feb. 27 to March 4 at the Vancouver Trade and Convention Centre) couldn't have come at a better time.

Picks of the week

Picks of the week

With one foot planted firmly in the old world and the other in the new, South Africa enjoys a unique advantage that blends contemporary styles with a traditional approach to making more food-friendly wines, which often over-deliver for the price.

Picks of the week

XFour Xoxolat chocolate martini. This holiday treat combines 100 per cent single plantation cocoa, honey, organic vanilla and XFour Vodka in a pour and drink concoction guaranteed to put the festive in season (12.5 per cent alcohol).

Picks of the week

Picks of the week

Smoked meat icon steams meat to perfection