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Monday, June 9th: Township 7 Interlude Pinot Gris 2024 (Washington fruit) Bronze-pink in colour; peach pit nose with a light floral note; medium-bodied, dry, white peach and apple flavours with lively acidity; long, fresh finish. (89) Township 7 Interlude Sauvignon Blanc 2024 (Washington fruit) Pale straw colour; grassy, green plum bouquet; medium-bodied, crisply dry, gooseberry…

From rooftop dinners to Champagne tastings and private yacht soirées, this Toronto landmark invites guests into a season of unforgettable experiences Toronto’s iconic Fairmont Royal York is redefining the summer getaway with a bold and immersive lineup of elevated programming. Located steps from the waterfront, entertainment, and cultural hubs, the hotel is offering more than…

The asparagus was the perfect match for the Cabernet Sauvignon Syrah. The post #ThisWineThatDish | Bench 1775 Cabernet Sauvignon Syrah 2019 | Asparagus first appeared on My VanCity. Read #ThisWineThatDish | Bench 1775 Cabernet Sauvignon Syrah 2019 | Asparagus at MyVanCity

Reading Time: 4 minutes Introducing The Interlude Series by Township 7 Born from challenge, defined by creativity. In 2024, extreme cold weather devastated local vineyards, but the winemaking team didn’t back down. Instead, they adapted, sourcing premium grapes from sustainably farmed vineyards in Washington and California. The Interlude Series is a bold new chapter for…

For Father’s Day, tonight’s white wine review is a lovely Aligoté from Burgundy that arrives in Ontario about every three years, with the most recent vintage landing on shelves last weekend in the June 7th LCBO VINTAGES New Release Collection. It is produced by Blason de Bourgogne, a collective of more than 200 families of…

The increasingly absolutist tone in anti-alcohol messaging from public health institutions in both Canada and the U.S. is a turnoff and just misleading Public health guidance should help people make informed decisions — not guilt them into fear. But lately, that balance feels off. In recent years, we’ve seen an intensifying campaign against alcohol use…

Reading Time: 6 minutes The All Canadian Wine Championships (ACWC)is an important national competition that highlights and promotes Canadian wines within the country. It is a key event for Canadian wineries seeking domestic recognition and prestige. Another successful ACWC was completed this month. Congratulations to all the medal winners, including Time Family of Wines for Best Sparkling Wine of the Year…

Photo: River Stone’s Ted Cane Few small wineries were as hard hit by the January 2024 freeze as River Stone Estate Winery, just north of Oliver. “After months of observation and analysis,” co-proprietor and winemaker Ted Kane wrote recently, “we concluded that not only did the freeze impact our entire crop from 2024, but there…

A brewery quietly redefining what it means to drink local – blending craft beer and sustainability on a restored heritage farmstead The small local beermakers that we classify as craft breweries can be discovered in a wide range of settings and locations. Their brewhouses and taprooms might be tucked away in industrial malls and mundane…

Photo: Tinhorn Creek’s Leandro Nossal Like most wineries in the Okanagan and Similkameen, the five B.C. wineries owned by Andrew Peller Ltd. had to source grapes from elsewhere. The hard freeze in January 2024 reduced the production from the interior vineyards to between 1% and 3% of normal. The Peller wineries that traditionally make VQA…