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contentsREFRESHING WATERMELON ........ 76New ways to enjoy the juiciest of fruits.THE LURE AND ALLURE OF GIN. ..... 82Raise a glass to this fresh and everevolvingspirit.CELEBRITY PROFILE: HOWARD SOONTHE TAO OF TERROIR............. 86The BC winemaking legend talksphilosophy, biochemistry and wine.AN INTERNATIONAL AFFAIR ........ 90Four deliciously diverse dishes fromaround the globe.BRIX RESTAURANT. ............. 94Rediscover this gem of Vancouver’sYaletown.CRASH COURSE IN SPARKLING WINE. 100It’s all about the effervescence.INSIDER PICKS: HAIL CAESARS!. .... 104Category Manager Adele Shaw shakesup a Canadian classic.SIMPLE SALAD SUPPERS.......... 106Perfect for that upcoming heat wave.THE COCKTAIL MENU: VODKA...... 110Bar Stars Brad Stanton and Robyn Graywork magic with the clearest spirit.NARAMATA BOUND. ........... 114The unique aura and pioneering spiritof this famous BC wine region.ALL DECKED OUT: A MAKE-AHEADDECK PARTY.................. 118Cook ahead and join the party.AGAVE A-GO-GO!. ............. 122Highland and lowland tequilas are theperfect base for these summer cocktails.HUNTING FOR BERRY TREASURES ... 128Berries grace our summer tables frompizzas to pies.MINERALITY IN WINE ........... 134Join the oenological debate.CONSULTANT’S CHOICE. ......... 139Six favourites from our experts.VERY SPECIAL EVENTS. . . . . . . . . . . .140RECIPE INDEX................. 142from the cover…ABSOLUT APEACH VODKASweden $22.89 200923Made through Absolut’s continuousdistillation process, with onlypeach essence and no additionalsugar, Apeach vodka is a refreshingburst of flavour in your glass.ABSOLUT VODKASweden $22.99 110056The original Absolut, crafted todeliver a pure, grain-based spiritthat is unique to Åhus, Sweden.The nose is clean with a hintof wheat, leading to a smooth,mellow palate with shots of licoriceand dried fruit on the finish.941221282