My my my…it’s that twinkle twinkle little star time of year again when red-nosed reindeer and sybaratic suited sorts team up for a bit of intoxicating if not intellent conversation. About what you may ask, well how about some fermented fruit that can only be found at a grapestomping gathering place — in James Bay (Victoria’s oldest neighborhood)!

So, if you’re looking for some rather fine finger food and some fetching full-bodied wines to whet your whistle and your appetite, then mark these superb sipping occasions down on your holiday calendar — all courtesy of Sips Artisan Bistro, 425 Simcoe Street (in James Bay Square), telephone: 250.590.3519.