Coming out party for The Crush’s Rennie Estate and 2027 Cellars wine
The first few perfect rows of Cabernet Sauvignon, planted on a rare west-facing shelf at Rennie Estate’s Heron Pond Vineyard, is reserved for the crème de la crème.
Blue Mountain releases premium wines from 2022
During a recent trip to the Okanagan, I drove past the picturesque Blue…
The League of Farmers has a home of their own, plus our picks from LCBO releases
With a group clinking of glasses to welcome the grape harvest in Niagara, the…
Agriculture industry proud of positive changes to its TFW programs
There have been many government announcements lately regarding changes to the…
River Stone is counting on its strong red wines
There is good news and bad news at River Stone Estate Winery in Oliver. The good news…
The revival of The Grange of Prince Edward
Winery President and CEO Michael Leskovec shares the journey of revitalizing one…
Niagara bubbles best in the Americas, plus LCBO picks, B.C.’s River Stone reviews
Three Niagara sparkling wines bested all the others in a blind tasting of 131…
Mission Hill releases 2020 Oculus
John Simes, the legendary winemaker at Mission Hill Family Estate, retired in 2015…
How British Columbia Wineries Are Recovering and Why You Should Visit Them
This year, British Columbia’s wine country faced a devastating frost that…
As harvest begins another huge grape surplus looms in Niagara
With harvest underway in Niagara, there’s a more concerning issue on the minds…
A tasty wine journey to Ottawa’s KIN Vineyards and the County’s Last House
It just isn’t easy making wine on the margins in Ontario but when winemakers get it…
Sustainability: How green is your wine?
As we prepare to introduce a new, regular Decanter column on making ethical…
Where wine meets cider, the bucolic world of Stoss Lee and Stock and Row
It has been said that the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree, and maybe that is true…
Fort Berens partners with Washington winery
It is not surprising to learn that the Lillooet viticultural sub-appellation did…
A Wine Lover’s Diary, part 936: Big Head’s Amazing Wines and My Choral Debut
Andrzej Lipinski of Big Head invited me to the winery to see his new tasting room,…
Château des Charmes winemaker welcomes next chapter at historic winery
As one chapter closes on the historic Château des Charmes winery in Niagara,…
On the Road With Township 7 and Narrative Wines
It’s time for a short vacation to visit my family in Alberta. I decided…
Chardonnay shines at 13th Street Winery’s seafood and wine pairing lunch
Who says chardonnay is a head-scratcher of a wine to pair with food? Prepare…
Winemaker Q&A: Kalem Magny on Vancouver Island’s 40 Knots
Canada has wine regions that literally span coast to coast, and while the Okanagan…
LCBO Find: Noema Eruption Xinomavro Rose 2022
I am that wine drinker who promotes a good rosé wine all year round and truly does…
AIDV Webinar – Importing Grapes/Juice
In mid-September, AIDV Canada will be holding a webinar that focuses on the…
4 Wines for Your Bored Taste Buds: Uncork the Unexpected
Are you stuck in a wine rut, buying the same bottle over and over? Well, it’s time…
Township 7 is thankful for its sparkling wine portfolio
After winemaker Mary McDermott joined Township 7 Vineyards & Winery…
Cloudsley’s stunning ‘happy accident’ Pinot Noir, plus new wines reviewed
I had resisted the temptation to open that Pinot Noir that stared back at me in our…
What is a Virtual Winery
In the world of wine, a growing trend is revolutionizing the traditional…
Hester Creek has a good inventory of wine - and a strategy to get through the 2024 vintage
Like nearly all Okanagan wineries, Hester Creek Estate Winery will be making wines…
Kirby, On Seven play a big role in the Ontario Chardonnay crusade
Staying on the Chardonnay bandwagon, there’s a new wave of producers who have…
Glorious Ontario Wines and the Stubborn, Pathological Optimists Who Make Them with Matthew Gaughan
Why do Ontario winemakers need to be exceptionally unreasonable, stubborn, and…
Spotlight on Westcott Vineyards at the forefront of the Chardonnay evolution
There’s no question Ontario makes world-class Chardonnay, but just how far can the top…
R&R on the BC Day Long Weekend with Okanagan Crush Pad
We all deserve R&R on a long weekend. On BC Day, my R&R was a bottle…
2021 Cecchi Storia Di Famiglia Chianti Classico
“Back in the day” Billy’s best bottles use to go through the general list at the LCBO…
i4C 2024: Summer’s coolest event celebrates the diversity of chardonnay
A summary of key events from this year’s International Cool Climate Chardonnay…
CAPS Ontario announces ‘Best Ontario Sommelier Competition 2024’ with call-for-entries
A celebration of excellence in wine and hospitality, #BOSC2024 kicks off…
LCBO Find: Bailly Lapierre Réserve Brut Crémant de Bourgogne
There is nothing more titillating than adult breakfast beverages, things like…
Hillside is optimist about Naramata vineyards bouncing back
The latest releases from Hillside Winery & Bistro also included…
Quality BC Wines for BC Day
BC Day is celebrated to honour the history, culture, and achievements of the…
Top wineries (and more) to explore in Nova Scotia: A travel guide
Alana Lapierre recently visited the Annapolis Valley, Gaspereau Valley, and…
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