Icewine: Frozen Gold
From a happy accident in 18th-century Germany to world-class winemaking in Niagara, Canada’s icewine story is one of innovation, endurance, and a little winter magic.
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…
Ailm intends to challenge Champagne with Okanagan sparkling wines
The newest sparkling wine producer in the Okanagan is Ailm Estate, a label that…
Why we’re drawn to wine country
A thoughtful reflection from Tony Aspler on the magic of the vineyard — and why its…
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…
Wine tourism now accounts for a quarter of global winery revenue
A new international study has found that wine tourism remains a profitable and…
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…
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…
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…
This Little-known Canadian Destination Has Long Been a Favorite Among Locals—With 40+ Wineries,…
Prince Edward County is emerging as one of Ontario’s most exciting wine regions. Its…
Ontario Chardonnay: Mastering the aging process
Ontario is one of the world’s most exciting Chardonnay-producing regions. But how…
A Few BC Wine Suggestions for Your Easter Dinner 2025
Easter dinner is a time for togetherness and tradition, often centred around…
Missing your Cali reds? Niagara’s Bella Terra has the answer you’re looking for
In these days of disruptive tariffs and boycotts of American wines, more and more…
A collaborative vision for Niagara’s Tawse and Redstone wineries
Jess Otting and Augusta Vanmuyen have formed an extraordinary tandem, bringing…
Hester Creek releases its Columbia Valley wines
Hester Creek Estate Winery near Oliver is one of the first Okanagan wineries to…
The Mavericks: ‘Visionary’ Trenholm brings Canadian wines and events to the people
A visionary, a maverick, a savvy businesswoman … all apt descriptors for…
Foxcroft and Wingfield: A tale of two vineyards
Sarah Marsh MW reports from the Twenty Mile Bench on the Niagara Peninsula, where two…
The dynamic transformation of Nova Scotia’s wines
A new wave of Nova Scotia wines from a new generation is redefining this…
Introducing you to Gnilseir, a new grape about to take Niagara wine country by storm
It’s a grape that’s fallen so far out of favour you can’t even whisper its name…
Shining a light on age-worthy Niagara Chardonnays from Stonebridge Vineyard
It was fascinating to get an up-close look at the aging process for Niagara…
Meyer's red wine inventory is abundant
Fans of Meyer Family Vineyards will be pleased to learn that this Okanagan Falls…
Global wine tourism to see growth of 13% by 2034
Wine tourism is expected to reach US$ 332.52 million over the next decade, having…
VineRoutes announces Ontario’s Top 20 Wineries of 2024
Congratulations to this year’s Top 20 Wineries – standouts from diverse regions…
Canada’s Niagara Icewine Festival 2025: Three Weekends Of Winter Fun
Discover the 2025 Niagara Icewine Festival Jan 10 to 26. Enjoy VQA Icewine, food…
Ontario Winemaker’s Harvest 2024 Interview
This is my seventh year interviewing winemakers or winery principals in Ontario…
Flat Rock cellar raid, Nyarai back in action, a unique Gris from Last House
A rare opportunity awaits Niagara wine lovers this weekend as Flat Rock Cellars…
6 Best Proseccos, Cavas and Sparkling Wines versus Champagne (Video)
On The Social, we chat about terrific sparkling wines for the holidays. Most people…
Interior BC Winemaker’s Harvest 2024 Interview
This year’s harvest in the BC interior was extremely different from past harvests…
Poplar Grove begins releasing library wines
Poplar Grove Estate Winery has begun to open its library of its best red wines both for…
Mayhem! Anarchy! and Robin Ridge Wines for the Holidays
I have two BC wines for you today. One is from Mayhem Wines in the Okanagan Valley and…
Wild Goose Vineyards had a vintage in 2024
Wild Goose Vineyards & Winery pioneered what is today the Okanagan Falls…
10 glorious years for Two Sisters, a local Gamay Nouveau released and Vintages picks
We walked into the unknown at the new Two Sisters Vineyards winery unannounced on…
Two Blue Mountain Vineyards and Cellars Pinot Noir Wines to Enjoy
I am a Pinot Noir lover, so when I received two bottles of Pinot Noir from the…
A deep dive into the wildly diverse portfolio from Niagara’s Leaning Post
Ilya and Nadia Senchuk, owners of Niagara’s Leaning Post Wines, have never been…
Iconic Wineries of British Columbia Holiday Preview
With the holiday season upon us, I was invited to the Iconic Wineries of…
For Niagara’s Mio Vineyard, their incredible journey is just beginning
Eight years ago, Corey Mio hadn’t even tried a glass of Niagara wine let alone…
Provence Marinaside and Fairview Cellars Winemaker's Dinner
Wineries change hands as the original owners decide to either retire or otherwise…
Surprises, hits and misses after digging deep in cellar for aged Niagara wines
There were a few surprises, a head-scratcher, and a revelation after…
Visiting the Naramata Bench 2024: Upper Bench Estate Winery & Creamery
Today’s visit on my Naramata Bench trip gave me a bonus. Besides tasting wine,…
Two Little Farm Winery Mulberry Tree Vineyard Chardonnays From the Similkameen Valley
Little Farm Winery is a small production winery located in the Similkameen…
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