Pacific Breeze’s new labels may look familiar to New Westminster residents.
One of only two urban wineries in the Lower Mainland, the New West-based winery has just undertaken a slight rebrand.
“Proud of their roots and location, close to the banks of the Fraser River in New Westminster, the Pacific Breeze team retained New Westminster branding and marketing agency, InHouse Media + Marketing to provide a new look to their brand identity and create labels that pay homage to new Westminster,” said a press release. “The labels show the breeze from the Fraser River looking onto a timeless silhouette of the new West skyline.”
Since opening in New Westminster in 2007, Pacific Breeze Urban Winery has won more than 50 international medals and five Best of Class awards. Owned by Maurice Hamilton, the winery now produces 3,000 cases annually.
“Like many B.C. Wineries, Pacific Breeze Urban Winery is a family business with son Dylan Hamilton and fiancée Devon Stewart s wine makers,” said the press release. “The blend of traditional and modern is prevalent in the quality wines that they produce and reflected in the new brand.”
Along with the rebrand, Pacific Breeze recently launched its new 100 per cent B.C. VQA (Vinters Quality Alliance) wines – a Pinot Blanc, a Gewurztraminer and a rose. To produce B.C. VQA wines, wineries must purchase 100 per cent of their grapes from British Columbia.
The new wines can be found in the B.C. VQA section of local liquor stores and Save-On-Foods, while reserve wines can be tasted and purchased in its local tasting room at 6 – 320 Stewardson Way. More info is available at www.pacificbreezewinery.com.
Train for the circus
If you’ve dreamed of running away and joining the circus, here’s your chance.
The Vancouver Circus School is holding auditions for its Ring Master program on May 19 and Aug. 11 at its space on the second flor of River Merkt. Kids aged eight to 14 will audition at 3:30 p.m. and folks aged 15 and up audition staring at 6 p.m.
“The Vancouver Circus School’s Ring Master program is one that is committed to the creative and professional development of its students,” said a press release. “Led by a diverse group of seasoned performer’s and athletes, the program’s coaches are wholly dedicated to sharing their craft with Ring Master students.”
Applicants must have a training experience in a sport (such as dance, circus arts, gymnastics, theatre, etc.), must be capable of physically demanding training and be free of injury and must be motivated and available to dedicate themselves to obtaining a high skill and performance level. During auditions, people will undergo strength, flexibility, acrobatic, artistry and movement/dance testing.
For more information and to apply, visit www.vancouvercircusschool.ca.
