Ontario’s Top 20 Wineries of 2025
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World’s First On-Farm Robotics Hub for Viticulture Launches in Sonoma
Sonoma County Winegrowers and Reservoir today announced the launch of Reservoir…
Gen Z and Millennials Are Here to Save the Wine Industry—If It’s Willing to Listen
It’s been a tumultuous year for the wine and spirits industry. Beyond the havoc…
Could Gen Z be giving up on abstinence?
Participating in abstain campaigns like Dry January and Sober October is now…
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…
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…
The Backlash to the Alcohol Recommendations of the U.S. Dietary Guidelines is coming
Strap in…the alcohol recommendations will bring out the loonies.
Why regenerative viticulture could be key to fine wine’s future
In an exclusive interview, Joseph Phelps CEO David Pearson tells db why he is leading…
What Does the Wine Industry Actually Need Right Now? 9 Experts Weigh In.
The wine industry has taken more than its fair share of hard knocks lately. Every day…
Thanksgiving and the Folly of Wine Pairing (and Turkey)
Why I abandoned the Thanksgiving Turkey and any concern with wine pairings
Interprovincial alcohol trade barriers keep small businesses bottled up
Canada’s small and craft alcohol producers still face major roadblocks when trying…
Below-average world wine production to ease stock pressure, says OIV
The International Organisation of Vine and Wine (OIV) has published its annual…
Momentum continues for fine wine market in October
The latest figures show that confidence in the fine wine market continued to build…
Wine is facing a cyclical adjustment, not crisis, argues MW
Master of Wine Matthew Deller – CEO at Australia’s Wirra Wirra Vineyards – tackles…
Lower Consumption = Lower Liquor Tax Revenue?
My recent review of alcohol sales and government liquor tax revenue reveals some…
Wine’s existential crisis: what the data really says
While some commentators see the current downturn as a temporary blip, the…
Global wine production climbs 3% in 2025
In 2025, global wine output is inching towards recovery – up 3% from 2024 – where…
Fine wine market sentiment has improved, so will prices follow?
Rigorous statistical analysis of bid:offer ratios – harbingers of future market…
Fine Wine's Bleak Political Outlook
As if economic hardship wasn’t already weighing heavily enough on fine wine,…
How a (very) Few Number of Humans Can Stay Employed As Wine Writers in the Age of AI
It means identifyig and celebrating and uplifting the gifted among us
Cracking down on fraud: Using tech to battle counterfeit wine
Fraud is a longstanding problem in the fine wine market. Could AI and blockchain…
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…
Climate intervention may not be enough to save coffee, chocolate and wine
A new study published in Environmental Research Letters reveals that even advanced…
What Happens At Harvest Time In Wine
Harvest time in the vineyard, also known as vintage, is one of the most exciting and…
SCOTUS Gets to Grips with Wine Tariffs
The Supreme Court will consider whether wine tariffs are enforceable, but it could be…
The Ugly Truth—Wineries and Wine Sellers Should Ignore 70-80% of Consumers.
The vast majority of consumers can’t afford and won’t buy most wines.
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…
Wine tourism now accounts for a quarter of global winery revenue
A new international study has found that wine tourism remains a profitable and…
Why Wine Content With "The Best" and "The Biggest" Gets Read More Often
…and how you can use this to your advantage in your marketing.
Can fine wine and professional sport be a perfect pairing?
While it’s widely held that binge drinking is detrimental to a fitness régime,…
Which 5 Wines Taste Like the Harvest Around the World This Fall?
Welcome back! As the seasons change, so do our palettes. And with the cooler weather…
Have you joined the Come Over October wine movement yet?
Come Over October is a new global movement founded by Karen MacNeil, author of…
SHOP SMALL!...A Plea To Keep the Wine Ecosystem In Place
Current circumstances require wine enthusiasts to help save the system.
What’s winning in a losing wine market
The decline in wine demand is well documented, but even in a down market there…
Air Canada Elevates Economy Experience With Free Alcohol Service
Air Canada’s latest announcement aims to enhance flyers’ travel experience with…
How Wine and Spirits Got Stuck in the Middle of a Global Trade War
Over the last seven years, the alcohol industry has faced chaos and cost increases at…
Why it’s not over for wine just yet
Despite much hand-wringing by those in the wine trade right now, tech expert and Wine…
Wine Growers Canada Brings Come Over October™ 2025 to Canada
National Campaign Builds on International Success of Wine’s Social Connection…
Winery Pollinator Programs Are Bringing Biodiversity Back to the Vineyard
Benefits include better soil health, improved grape quality, and pest and disease…
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