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Tonight’s red wine review is a lovely Pinot Noir from Marlborough in New Zealand. While this particular wine is long sold out because it arrived in limited quantities as an Online & Flagship Exclusive in the March 30, 2024 LCBO VINTAGES New Release Collection, you can go up a notch and get your hands on…

Proposed 25% tariffs on wine and spirits threaten industry stability on both sides of the border The escalating trade dispute between the United States and Canada took a temporary turn when U.S. President Donald Trump agreed to a 30-day negotiation period, delaying his administration’s planned 25% tariffs on all Canadian goods. Originally set to take…

By Rick VanSickle Reaction to U.S. president Donald Trump’s misguided trade war with Canada has been swift and decisive with American wine and booze squarely in the crosshairs. Also in this Canadian Wine Report: How consumers can help during this trade war and how the industry can help consumers navigate their way around 100% Canadian…

Reading Time: 4 minutes Red wine is typically the most famous wine choice for Valentine’s Day, especially varietals such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir, and Merlot. These wines are considered romantic and are often paired with a special dinner or chocolate. However, Sparkling Rosé is also a popular choice for Valentine’s Day. The combination of…

Garnet in color with a nice red berry nose. On the mid palate the wine packs a punch with some vibrant sour cherry notes … On the medium length finish the wine has some strong white peppery notes, along with some nice acidity and tannins. Nice and dry. As pinots go, this is a flavourful,…

In addition to the weekly wine review and the various other, usually wine-related, articles I write for My Van City, I am going to include a new one that will appear from time to time.  I’m calling it, ‘From the Cellar’. It will be much like the wine reviews, except that it will feature wines…

Why am I tasting chicken soup instead of wine? I ask myself the same question. But the answer is that I have been diagnosed with a pinched nerve and have been prescribed anti-inflammatory and muscle-relaxant drugs. …And a warning not to drink alcohol while I’m taking them. So, in order to maintain my tasting abilities,…

Tonight’s white wine review is the latest Chardonnay in a line of recent excellent wines by Deux Roches, the Burgundy estate of Collovray & Terrier, that has come through the LCBO. This Mâcon-Villages arrived at the LCBO this weekend in the February 1 LCBO VINTAGES New Release Collection and is featured in the theme of…

Craftsmanship meets innovation with Kurt Josef Zalto’s revolutionary stemware For centuries, wine enthusiasts have debated the impact of stemware on wine’s flavour and aroma. Now, the Josephinenhütte collection, created by world-renowned glass designer Kurt Josef Zalto, is raising the bar in wine glass craftsmanship. Known for its elegant yet unconventional designs, this collection combines artistry…

Romance, a feeling of excitement and mystery associated with love. The post Celebrate Valentine’s Day with Moon Curser Wines first appeared on My VanCity. Read Celebrate Valentine’s Day with Moon Curser Wines at MyVanCity