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Reading Time: 6 minutes River Stone Estate Winery is well-regarded for its Rosé wines, consistently earning high marks from critics and winning several awards. The 2022 Rosé, a Cabernet Franc and Syrah blend, has received praise for its elegant colour and flavours of strawberries, raspberries, and rose petals. It has been awarded silver medals at…

Reading Time: < 1 minute When Jay Drysdale of Bella Wines called to let us know that he and his partner Wendy were selling, we selfishly wanted to know it was going into capable hands—someone who would respect and carry on the incredible work that they had poured into for well over a decade. Here…

Many years ago, I gave a presentation on rosé wines to the BC Guild of Wine Judges.  I titled it, Rosé: The Rodney Dangerfield of Wines – “I don’t get no respect”.  But a lot has changed since then and changed for the better, especially in BC. In BC we are blessed to have a…

These limited-edition wines are a result of our team’s resilience and creativity. The post Celebrate International Rosé Day with River Stone Estate Winery first appeared on My VanCity. Read Celebrate International Rosé Day with River Stone Estate Winery at MyVanCity

Photo: Don and Michael Bartier (courtesy of the winery) For the second year in a row, Bartier Bros. winery’s annual releases have included cans of a 4.2% alcohol product called Piquette. There is both a white and a rosé. Unlike last year, I am scoring these products, which are pleasantly refreshing. And given the damage…

Vancouver Island winemakers are very grateful to have escaped the devastating conditions that have hit the interior regions. The post A visit to Alderlea Vineyards with @Sam_WineTeacher first appeared on My VanCity. Read A visit to Alderlea Vineyards with @Sam_WineTeacher at MyVanCity

In 2016, the Holler family launched the Pinot Noir Program with winemaker, Dan Marshall. The post Poplar Grove Launches Inaugural Vintage of Pinot Noir first appeared on My VanCity. Read Poplar Grove Launches Inaugural Vintage of Pinot Noir at MyVanCity

By Rick VanSickle One of Ontario’s most historic and important wineries — Niagara’s Chateau des Charmes — has been sold to a Canadian investment group, Wines in Niagara has learned. The late Paul Bosc Sr., above, and his family have been true pioneers in the Ontario wine industry and leave an important legacy that will…

The premium Ontario VQA wine brand establishes roots in the heart of the Niagara Peninsula In a celebration that’s been two decades in the making, Le Clos Jordanne has finally opened its first estate winery, aptly named Domaine Le Clos Jordanne, on the Beamsville Bench – a renowned sub-appellation in the Niagara Peninsula. Continuing on…

Here’s my top wine picks from the June 22, 2024 LCBO VINTAGES New Release Collection, which is an Online & Flagship Exclusives release. There are forty-two wines in this release, with thirteen included among my top wine picks. As noted by the title of the release, all the wines will be available for purchase only…