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Here are my top wine picks from the March 1, 2025 LCBO VINTAGES New Release Collection, which features Women in Wine as the theme of the release. There are 85 wines in this release, with nearly 70% of the wines red, and save for a dozen wines, nearly everything comes in at under $40. All…

From blending grape to star player, here’s why cabernet franc is the new darling of cool-climate wines While cabernet sauvignon plays the role of all-star athlete as the world of wine’s most widely grown – and consumed grape in the world – it is in fact its parent grape, cabernet franc, that has earned its…

This past weekend, Stacey and I, along with our good friends Pete and Sharon, had the pleasure of visiting Unsworth Vineyards for a Collector Tasting. Pete and Sharon were our generous hosts during our stay on Vancouver Island, and after a short Saturday hike at the breathtaking Kinsol Trestle, we realized we were just a…

The media launch event was held again at JOEY Restaurant at Bentall Centre, just 2 short blocks from the home of the Vancouver International Wine Festival. The event kicks off the week of programming and the tasting venues, usually bringing wines from the year’s theme region. For the 46th VIWF the theme region is the…

By Rick VanSickle There’s an old saying in the wine business, build it and they will come. But nothing is further from the truth, especially in Ontario wine country. You can build it, all right, and you can make the finest wines in the world, but if you can’t attract customers to your winery or…

The heavy snowfall this past week has had the same effect as the Covid lockdown. We don’t go out unless we have to and the cold saps our energy. Deborah and I did venture out, though, for a Port Dalhousie Underground event held at Creekside Winery. Took a while to find the place, as the…

Tonight’s red wine review is a delicious Tinta de Toro (aka Tempranillo) from Spain that is a brand new arrival that landed at the LCBO in the recent February 15 LCBO VINTAGES New Release Collection. It is produced by Bodegas Coral Duero, a winery that was founded in 2003 by Jesús Fernández, a native of…

Reading Time: 3 minutes Tinhorn Creek Winery on the Golden Mile Bench is celebrated for its Cabernet Franc. Their Merlot also enjoys a strong reputation among wine enthusiasts. The Merlot is consistently praised for its quality, structure, and expression of the South Okanagan terroir. If you can visit the winery, allow time to dine in…

Applications are now open for Canadian restaurants looking to showcase their exceptional food and wine programs, with winners to be announced in early fall VineRoutes, Canada’s premier online wine lifestyle publication, is thrilled to announce the launch of its inaugural Restaurant Awards program, celebrating excellence in the Canadian culinary scene. This initiative aims to recognize…