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Tonight’s white wine review is a lovely, dry Pinot Gris from the Awatere Valley in Marlborough that was featured as part of the thematic on wines from the Southern Hemisphere in last weekend’s February 21 LCBO VINTAGES New Release Collection. It is produced by Eradus Wines, a small, family-owned winery that was established by Har…

Our recipe for a weeknight classic made for red wine There’s something timeless about a baked pasta dish. It’s unfussy, deeply comforting and built for sharing. This Rotini Bake layers tender pasta with lean ground beef, spicy red pepper sauce and a creamy blend of mozzarella and cottage cheese that melts into a rich, satisfying…

Kim Uncorked: Welcome to my weekly wine recommendation. Hi, I’m Kim, a passionate lover of wine, food, and any experience that brings the two together! In this weekly blog post, I share my thoughts on a wine that I’ve recently purchased from one of our local independent wine merchants. If you’d like to know more…

Photo: Winemaker Dick Lancaster in the Black Widow cellar The wines from the Naramata Bench’s Black Widow Winery hold a special interest for me because the winery’s co-founder, Dick Lancaster, and I once belonged to the same amateur winemaking club. I reached a certain level of proficiency before conceding that commercial producers were way ahead…

Reading Time: 2 minutes The sales numbers are in, and for the first time in more than seven years, BC Rosé wholesale sales appear to have stalled. After a remarkable multi-year run, rosé sales in 2024 and 2025 have flattened following wildfire-impacted tourism in 2023. The question now isn’t whether rosé had a great run,…

Germany is a cool-climate wine country built on freshness, high acidity, and aromatic clarity. Vineyards often cling to steep river slopes along the Mosel and Rhine, where reflected sunlight aids ripening and cool nights preserve acidity. While Germany sits far north by wine-growing standards, its varied soils and exposures produce wines prized for precision and…

Tonight’s red wine review is a beautiful red from Bolgheri that is mainly Cabernet Sauvignon. It arrived at the LCBO just over two weeks ago in the February 7 LCBO VINTAGES New Release Collection. It is produced by the renowned San Felice, a winery with roots dating back to the times of the Etruscan civilization…

Pale straw in color with a nice citrus and minerally nose. On the mid palate the wine packs a punch with strong zesty lime notes that eased a bit as it breathed. On opening it had a touch of effervescence that passed as it opened up. On the medium length finish the citrus/lime notes live…

Domaines Ott* Featured in Next Cellar Series Dinner at Provence Marinaside Join Provence Marinaside on Sunday April 5th for a rare opportunity to explore the exceptional wines of France’s Domaines Ott* in the restaurant’s second Cellar Series Dinner of 2026 featuring special guest Global Brand Ambassador Christophe Coppola Renard. Since 1896, four generations of the…

By Rick VanSickle Two of the rarest icewines ever made are adding to Canada’s reputation as the world leader with this sweet treat. Also in this Niagara Wine Report: Top bubbles and Pinot Noir from Henry of Pelham, plus smart buys coming to the LCBO from Peninsular Ridge. Niagara’s Pillitteri Estates Winery is the world’s…