A world of wine returns to Vancouver this March
From Bordeaux and Beaujolais to Sake and rare Romanian debuts, the 47th Vancouver International Wine Festival delivers unmatched tasting access
U.S. Report Questions Integrity of Canadian Alcohol/Health Policy
Last week, the US federal government updated its dietary guidelines for Americans…
Reimagined drink menus to encourage informed choices: Éduc’alcool’s Alternalcool Grant returns
As the new year begins, Éduc’alcool reaffirms its mission to support Quebecers in…
The 50 standout Canadian wines of 2025
Welcome to the fifth edition of VineRoutes’ 50 Standout Canadian Wines — our…
Which 5 Cozy Wines Actually Taste Like Winter?
As winter settles in and temperatures drop, many of us reach for a cozy…
Canada stuck with millions in unsold US alcohol
A trade dispute triggered by US tariffs has left most Canadian provinces with…
Niagara’s Hidden Bench: Just quietly making some of the finest wines in Canada
As one of the most important wine monopoles in Canada, Niagara’s Hidden Bench Estate…
Vasanti wines: limited but impressive
Five of the six wines from Vasanti Estate Winery, reviewed here, will not be released…
Ontario’s Top 20 Wineries of 2025
Celebrating excellence across Niagara, Prince Edward County, and Lake Erie…
Icewine: Frozen Gold
From a happy accident in 18th-century Germany to world-class winemaking in…
How Climate Change is Affecting Icewine Production
As global temperatures shift and change, this Canadian wine staple is becoming…
Hybrids in Canada: Adapting to a warming world
While vitis vinifera varieties dominate most of Canada’s vineyard area, hybrids have…
As the holiday season approaches, Éduc’alcool launches its campaign: “Self-reflection is the first…
As we enter the most festive month of the year, Éduc’alcool is rolling out its campaign…
Nearly $2 million of U.S. alcohol pulled from LCBO shelves could expire over next six or seven…
Ontario’s finance minister has confirmed that there is approximately $80 million…
BC Winemaker’s Harvest 2025 Interview
The 2025 BC harvest was one of hope and a bounty of grapes. I travelled to…
Ontario Winemaker’s Harvest 2025 Interview
This is my eighth year interviewing winemakers or winery principals in Ontario…
Drea’s Wine shines a spotlight on her father Karl Kaiser’s rich legacy
Karl Kaiser’s legacy is already cemented in Canadian wine history, but his…
Ailm intends to challenge Champagne with Okanagan sparkling wines
The newest sparkling wine producer in the Okanagan is Ailm Estate, a label that…
Anthony Gismondi: Let's toast some of B.C.'s best sparkling wines
It’s hard to describe the significant progress made since the launch of Baby Duck in…
A walk on the wild side with new RR81 wines from the team at The Farm
While the wines from Niagara’s The Farm strut into this world with a big splash…
Rust Winery plans to winter-proof its vineyards
Rust Wine Co. is a sister winery to Mt. Boucherie Estate Winery but has…
In BC, Where Did the US Wine Customers Go?
The BCLDB (the government wholesale liquor monopoly) releases a quarterly…
Interprovincial alcohol trade barriers keep small businesses bottled up
Canada’s small and craft alcohol producers still face major roadblocks when trying…
Rhône varieties staking a claim in Niagara’s cool climate vineyards
I am delighted to report that the white wine varieties of France’s Rhône Valley are…
Mt. Boucherie plants Mondeuse and Trousseau vines
The current releases from Mt. Boucherie Estate Winery include an addition to the…
Canada’s food and drink sector responds to federal budget plans
Canada’s federal budget for 2025 has left its food and drink industry both…
Stone Eagle Winery: A new standard of excellence in Niagara
The team behind Two Sisters Vineyards unveils a new Niagara-on-the-Lake…
B.C. grape grower left with unsold fruit as wineries allowed to import U.S. grapes
Critics say a provincial import program meant to help wineries is now hurting…
OPINION: Warning labels on alcohol bottles devalue cultural heritage
Senator Patrick Brazeau is at it again. After his bill, which would add cancer…
Dobbin reaches milestone with 2022 vintage, plus new Flat Rock, Inniskillin wines
Beginning with the 2022 vintage, the wines from the exciting Dobbin Estate winery on…
A beauty of a harvest unfolding in Niagara, plus our picks from the Vintages release
With the 2025 grape harvest nearing completion, all signs are pointing to an…
Have you joined the Come Over October wine movement yet?
Come Over October is a new global movement founded by Karen MacNeil, author of…
Stone Eagle: A first look inside Niagara’s most exciting new estate winery
When Stone Eagle opens to guests in early November it will mark the most exciting and…
Air Canada Elevates Economy Experience With Free Alcohol Service
Air Canada’s latest announcement aims to enhance flyers’ travel experience with…
Fall is the perfect time for a road trip to this gorgeous Niagara winery
There’s no better time to head to Niagara than now — October — when the region hums…
This October, invite a friend to ‘come over’ for a glass of wine
Arterra Wines Canada wants to be a part of your celebrations and help you…
For this Niagara winemaker, the local terroir can stand on its own
Winemaker Gabriel Demarco has worked with Brock University to isolate six unique…
Off the Beaten Path: Vancouver Island’s Cowichan Valley
A wine region still undiscovered, offering diversity, innovation, and…
There’s a new Grape King crowned, and her name is Augusta Van Muyen
Tawse winery’s Augusta Van Muyen has been chosen by her peers as the 2025 – 2026…
650 Ontario VQA Wines in the LCBO This Fall: Fine a New Wine to Love
Forget pumpkin spice — fall’s real MVP is in your wine glass. Ontario VQA wines that…
Wine Growers Canada Brings Come Over October™ 2025 to Canada
National Campaign Builds on International Success of Wine’s Social Connection…
Niagara’s Westcott Vineyards making ‘wines that people want to drink’
It’s a pretty simple recipe for success at Niagara’s Westcott Vineyards:…
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