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Tonight’s white wine review is a lovely, certified sustainable, and vegan-friendly white wine blend that is predominantly Grenache Blanc and Viognier that arrived at the LCBO a couple of weeks ago in the July 5th LCBO VINTAGES New Release Collection. Les Dauphins is one of several wine brands produced by Union des Vignerons des Côtes…

Monday, July 14th: A tasting at On Seven winery conducted by winemaker Peter Gamble and owner Vittorio De Stefano. On Seven Pursuit 2023 (not yet bottled; 22% new wood; 31 months in air-dried Damy French oak barrels, $48) Bright straw in colour with a greenish tint; toasty, creamy nose, apple custard with vanilla oak notes;…

The Canadian Wine Library at Brock University’s Cool Climate Oenology and Viticulture Institute is a collection of the finest VQA and domestic wines made in Canada. The goal of the library is to provide feedback to winemakers from scheduled tasting sessions regarding a wine’s ageability As the long-standing steward of the Canadian Wine Library (CWL),…

By Lidija Biro While discussing who could be the next ‘Maverick’ to profile, editor Rick VanSickle said, “Check out Ali Oppenlaender, she’s got something to say!” So, I reached out to Ali (Alison) who agreed to the interview and promptly took me on a whirlwind tour of the vineyards that the Oppenlaender family owns or…

Tonight’s white wine review is an excellent, high-altitude Torrontés from the Cafayate Valley in Salta, Argentina, that arrived at the LCBO earlier this month in the July 5 LCBO VINTAGES New Release Collection. Established in 2000 by the Romero Marcuzzi family, Bodega El Porvenir de Cafayate is one of the benchmark wineries in the high-altitude…

Photo: Janice Stevens and JAK Meyer: Photo by Noelle Starzynski The latest releases from Meyer Family Vineyards and Mayhem Wines include vintages from the Okanagan as well 2024 wines made with grapes grown in Washington State. The two wineries are linked by family ownership as well as by some shared facilities near Okanagan Falls. Meyer…

This is another of the wines from Nova Scotia, I bought this one with no research … Pale straw in color with a mild citrus nose. On the mid palate the wine displays some nice smooth citrus notes, lemon/lime. On the medium length finish the vibrant acidity and dominant citrus notes linger nicely in the…

If you happen to be in Kelowna sometime this season, including a Saturday, consider signing up for a free wine tasting at Franco’s Liquor Store, located near the University of BC Okanagan campus (UBCO) and just south of the airport.  These events are listed on their website: https://francosliquorstore.com/ Most tastings are free, though some premium…

Québec Rosé Wines Mineral Profile The Pomerantz Foundation’s 18th Annual Golf Tournament Why replace American wines? The disruption of trade relations with the United States is prompting many Canadian consumers to boycott American products. In response to this popular movement, the Société des Alcools du Québec (SAQ) has removed all American wines and spirits from…

Why Choose a Spanish Red Wine? The Main Spanish Grape Varieties Major Producing Regions 5 Notable Spanish Red Wines Food and Wine Pairings The Pomerantz Foundation’s 18th Annual Golf Tournament They are enchanting, rich and full bodied: Terry Pomerantz invites us to explore Spanish red wines. Why Choose a Spanish Red Wine? Spain produces red…