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Since rosé season is upon us, and it’s the long weekend, tonight’s rosé wine review is a lovely, certified sustainable rosé crafted locally in Niagara with 100% Pinot Noir. It arrived at the LCBO in last weekend’s May 10th LCBO VINTAGES New Release Collection. It is produced by Malivoire Wine Company, a pioneering wine producer…

Photo of Mike Klassen by Chung Chow, BIV A reflection on the transformative work of the BC Wine Appellation Task Group 10 years on Ten years ago, I received a call that would take me deep into the vineyards and valleys of British Columbia—and even deeper into one of the most transformative moments in our…

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When life hands you lemons, source your grapes elsewhere. Faced with the challenging conditions affecting many B.C. vineyards, Clos du Soleil turned to Washington State growers to help craft its 2024 vintage. After thorough inspections and close collaboration, the team identified the ideal fruit for their needs. Not only did they select the grapes themselves,…

We recently gathered at Sweet Thea Bakery on Main Street for an intimate tasting hosted by Terravista Vineyards. It was a warm and welcome evening among fellow wine club members — including Stacey and me — as we caught up with familiar faces, picked up our club shipment, and raised a glass to creativity and…

Step into Enigma’s Macallan Lounge and raise a glass to whisky done differently There’s no better excuse to raise a glass of something exceptional than World Whisky Day—and this year, Toronto has just the place to do it in style. Tucked within the refined setting of Enigma Yorkville, The Macallan Lounge is the city’s first…

Reading Time: 4 minutes River Stone Estate Winery in Oliver, BC, is a small, family-owned boutique winery known for its hand-tended 7-acre vineyard on rocky, gravelly soils, producing premium Bordeaux varietals (Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Malbec, Petit Verdot) and whites (Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Gris, Gewurztraminer). Its unique features include a full-bodied Malbec Rosé, a…

Photo: Blue Grouse winery in the Cowichan Valley With 13 wineries, the Cowichan Valley on Vancouver Island has emerged as a serious viticultural area and a destination for wine tourism. It is hardly an overnight success. I recounted the history in my 2011 book, John Schreiner’s BC Coastal Wine Tour Guide, long since out of…

Tonight’s white wine review is a lovely white made with the Jacquère varietal that was grown in the Savoie Cru of Chignin. It is a brand-new arrival at the LCBO, landing on shelves across Ontario in last weekend’s May 10 LCBO VINTAGES New Release Collection. It is produced by Jean Perrier & Fils, an historic,…

Winemakers are nothing if not resilient.  Being farmers at heart, they understand that every year brings its own challenges and the brutal winter of 2024 was a stark reminder.  Vine damage and even vine death became a harsh reality that many in the Okanagan had to grapple with.  But growers are optimists by necessity: always…