Robert Moyes

WINE NOTES: From offshore stars to Okanagan class

WINE NOTES: From offshore stars to Okanagan class

Robert Moyes dishes on reds from Italy, Spain and Argentina, and a solid-value B.C. chardonnay

 

FILM REVIEW: Portrait of a love that burns

FILM REVIEW: Portrait of a love that burns

Film Fest hit Portrait of a Lady on Fire is directed with a poet’s soul, a painter’s eye: Moyes

 

Fairview Winery’s Goats Do Roam red blend: a clever play on Cotes du Rhone, the southern France region that inspired this wine’s style, or a shout out to the herd of goats that produce cheese for the winery? Maybe both, writes Robert Moyes. Photo fairview.co.za

WINE NOTES: This blended red won’t get your goat

Robert Moyes takes us from South Africa to Spain, Chile to the Okanagan for his latest wine musings

 

FILM REVIEW: ‘1917’ portrays war on the run

FILM REVIEW: ‘1917’ portrays war on the run

Ordinary soldiers take on a seemingly impossible mission in Best Picture Oscar front runner

FILM REVIEW: ‘1917’ portrays war on the run
The classic California cab, Josh Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon, features luscious fruit flavours, writes Robert Moyes. joshcellars.com

PERFECTLY POTABLE: Bold reds that make you stand up and take notice

Monday wine columnist Robert Moyes weighs in on a trio of fine reds and a yummy late harvest white

The classic California cab, Josh Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon, features luscious fruit flavours, writes Robert Moyes. joshcellars.com
Black Sage offers upscale wine experiences for those with slightly more discriminating tastes. Twitter

WINE NOTES: Sumac Ridge offshoot a favourite discovery for 2019

Black Sage’s 2016 Cabernet Franc offers good value, plenty of flavour for medium bodied red: Moyes

Black Sage offers upscale wine experiences for those with slightly more discriminating tastes. Twitter
FILM REVIEW: Luck of the Irish for Cinecenta

FILM REVIEW: Luck of the Irish for Cinecenta

The Irishman enjoys a brief run at UVic theatre, moves to Netflix from here

  • Nov 25, 2019
FILM REVIEW: Luck of the Irish for Cinecenta
FILM REVIEW: Black and Blue honest portrayal of cop’s struggle to do the right thing

FILM REVIEW: Black and Blue honest portrayal of cop’s struggle to do the right thing

This is no art film, but you’ll see a great performance from Naomie Harris, writes Robert Moyes

  • Oct 28, 2019
FILM REVIEW: Black and Blue honest portrayal of cop’s struggle to do the right thing
WINE NOTES: Discovering valuable Spanish gems

WINE NOTES: Discovering valuable Spanish gems

Check out the Spain section of your local wine store, recommends Monday expert Robert Moyes

  • Oct 15, 2019
WINE NOTES: Discovering valuable Spanish gems
FILM REVIEW: Downton Abbey series an endless banquet; film version is a sumptuous brunch

FILM REVIEW: Downton Abbey series an endless banquet; film version is a sumptuous brunch

Royal visit with the Crawleys, Mr. Carson, Mrs. Patmore and others proves amusing: Robert Moyes

  • Oct 1, 2019
FILM REVIEW: Downton Abbey series an endless banquet; film version is a sumptuous brunch
Hester Creek’s 2018 Chardonnay is a winner that you can order direct from the Okanagan winery, writes Robert Moyes. hestercreek.com

WINE NOTES: Hester Creek uncorks a delicious surprise

Summer whites may be waning, but this 2018 Chardonnay is worth ordering, writes Robert Moyes

  • Sep 17, 2019
Hester Creek’s 2018 Chardonnay is a winner that you can order direct from the Okanagan winery, writes Robert Moyes. hestercreek.com
Film Review: Anxieties about race in polite society percolate in Luce

Film Review: Anxieties about race in polite society percolate in Luce

Robert Moyes offers his take on the new movie from director Julius Onah and writer J.C. Lee

  • Aug 26, 2019
Film Review: Anxieties about race in polite society percolate in Luce
WINE NOTES: Going gaga over B.C. Gewürztraminer

WINE NOTES: Going gaga over B.C. Gewürztraminer

Robert Moyes offers up some interesting late-summer vino choices

  • Aug 16, 2019
WINE NOTES: Going gaga over B.C. Gewürztraminer
MOVIE REVIEW: Docu-portrait of Cohen offers some surprises

MOVIE REVIEW: Docu-portrait of Cohen offers some surprises

Unlike recent biopics on rock stars, documentary offers behind-the-scenes realities

  • Jul 25, 2019
MOVIE REVIEW: Docu-portrait of Cohen offers some surprises
WINE NOTES: Rosés are the real thing this summer

WINE NOTES: Rosés are the real thing this summer

Robert Moyes looks at both domestic and international offerings for August

  • Jul 25, 2019
WINE NOTES: Rosés are the real thing this summer
REVIEW: Anna doesn’t quite know what it wants to be

REVIEW: Anna doesn’t quite know what it wants to be

Monday film reviewer Robert Moyes not impressed with the latest Russian femme fatale flick

  • Jun 24, 2019
REVIEW: Anna doesn’t quite know what it wants to be
WINE NOTES: Wild about the whites

WINE NOTES: Wild about the whites

Plenty of reason to try out these affordable whites, writes Monday wine columnist Robert Moyes

  • Jun 13, 2019
WINE NOTES: Wild about the whites
Honor Swinton-Byrne and Tom Burke star in The Souvenir, the latest drama from acclaimed filmmaker Joanna Hogg. YouTube

REVIEW: The Souvenir well crafted, but leaves viewer to do the work

Art and heartbreak combo makes for rollercoaster of emotions in coming-of-age film: Robert Moyes

  • May 24, 2019
Honor Swinton-Byrne and Tom Burke star in The Souvenir, the latest drama from acclaimed filmmaker Joanna Hogg. YouTube
WINE NOTES: 2018 a stellar vintage for many B.C. wines, consultant says

WINE NOTES: 2018 a stellar vintage for many B.C. wines, consultant says

Monday wine columnist Robert Moyes offers up the VQA highlights from the Bloom show

  • May 23, 2019
WINE NOTES: 2018 a stellar vintage for many B.C. wines, consultant says
FILM REVIEW: Wild creatures help tame prisoners

FILM REVIEW: Wild creatures help tame prisoners

Robert Moyes offers up his take on The Mustang, screening at local theatres now

  • Apr 24, 2019
FILM REVIEW: Wild creatures help tame prisoners