2025 National Wine Awards of Canada Results
The 2025 National Wine Awards of Canada took place in Penticton, B.C. from June 21 – 25, 2025.
Brock University unveils landmark cellar to preserve and pour Canadian wine history
The Canadian Wine Library at Brock University’s Cool Climate Oenology and…
In his own words: A veteran viticulturist’s take on the 2024 harvest in Niagara
Vintages are shaped by the weather and in 2024 a strong El Niño shaped the…
Clos du Soleil's new lower alcohol wines
The growing interest in lower-alcohol wines has led Michael Clark, the general…
A Few BC Wine Suggestions for Your Easter Dinner 2025
Easter dinner is a time for togetherness and tradition, often centred around…
Raise a Glass to Red, White and True North Strong Canadian Wines & Whiskies
American wines and spirits are off liquor store shelves due to the ongoing U.S.…
The Economic Pressures at Home: Why the Excise Taxes on Alcohol Should Evaporate
The removal of American made alcohol products from Canadian store shelves across…
Wine Growers BC announces new chief executive officer
This week, the Wine Growers British Columbia Board of Directors announced the…
Ontario VQA wines starting to centre stage at LCBO stores at long last
LCBO stores in Ontario are starting look more and more like a retail wine…
Why Cabernet Franc Thrives in Ontario
I see Cabernet Franc as a versatile and highly regarded grape variety, but in…
A collaborative vision for Niagara’s Tawse and Redstone wineries
Jess Otting and Augusta Vanmuyen have formed an extraordinary tandem, bringing…
The Mavericks: ‘Visionary’ Trenholm brings Canadian wines and events to the people
A visionary, a maverick, a savvy businesswoman … all apt descriptors for…
Canadian wine isn’t a substitute—it’s a standout
As tariffs shift consumer focus, it’s time to celebrate Canadian wine for what it…
The dynamic transformation of Nova Scotia’s wines
A new wave of Nova Scotia wines from a new generation is redefining this…
Ontario bans U.S. alcohol imports in retaliation to tariffs
As part of Ontario’s response strategy to U.S. tariffs, the government of Ontario…
Ontario rushes to fill empty LCBO shelves with local VQA wine, plus Vintage picks
As the LCBO acted swiftly to remove all U.S. booze from its store shelves last week,…
Ask for More Canada! Canadian Wine and Spirit Substitutes for US Brands
American wines are being pulled off the shelves across Canada, retaliation for the…
Canada DTC Miracle? The Devil is in the Details
Yesterday (March 5th), the federal government issued a first ministers’…
Tariff War’s Effect on U.S. Wine in Canada
This morning, the Trump administration announced that it will proceed with blanket…
Alberta Hikes Wine Markups – Prices to Increase April 1st.
Yesterday, the Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis Commission (AGLC) announced that…
VanWineFest 2025: Kick-Off Video
It is official. The Vancouver International Wine Festival 2025 has started.
Westcott a case study for the road to success in Niagara wine country
There’s an old saying in the wine business, build it and they will come. But nothing…
Alcohol and Mental Health in Business: Towards a Renewed Balance
In a rapidly evolving business world, alcohol consumption is being reassessed…
6 Sensational Wines to Toast National Drink Wine Day
Canada may have been built on beer and whisky, but on National Drink Wine Day, let’s…
DTC Canada: Let’s Relegate Comeau to the Trash Can
The last couple of weeks have been tumultuous for Canada with on again/off again…
Ontario’s boycott on US wine: A crisis paused but not averted
US winemakers selling to Canada have been on edge since 20 January, when Ontario…
This is our Place. Now is our Moment.
Something has changed in us. Tariffs or no tariffs, this is Canada’s moment. And, at…
Well played, Canada, well played … plus new Two Sisters 2020 red wines in review
That was one wild week in the world of Canadian wine, from tariffs to a ban on…
UPDATED: Wine on the frontline in nasty fight over Trump tariffs. Here’s how you can help.
Reaction to U.S. president Donald Trump’s misguided trade war with Canada has been…
Meyer's red wine inventory is abundant
Fans of Meyer Family Vineyards will be pleased to learn that this Okanagan Falls…
Oregon wines are collateral damage in on-again, off-again U.S.-Canada trade war
President Donald Trump declared a 25% tariff on Canadian imports on…
Ontario removes US alcohol from shelves in tariff retaliation
In response to President Trump’s 25% tariffs on Canadian imports, Ontario’s Liquor…
BNN Bloomberg: How is the wine industry responding to the Dry January trend?
As we kick off the new year, many Canadians are looking to make healthier choices.…
Rethinking Our Relationship with Alcohol: A Trend in Full Transformation
The “alcohol-free” movement is gaining momentum, reshaping consumption habits and…
Historic Elgin County Skye Chase winery getting ready for big reveal this spring
Southwestern Ontario’s oldest winery will now be its newest, with the Skye Chase…
The Mavericks: Bottle shop owner flies the flag for Ontario VQA wines
“Wine may be a consumable commodity, but it is also a luxury item. At…
How US Wineries Saved Canada’s Wine Industry After a Devastating Freeze
A “catastrophic” freeze devasted 90% of British Columbia’s grapes in…
Finding the Right Amount of Wine for You During Dry-ish January
As we kick off the new year, many of us are considering taking on healthier habits…
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