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Photo: Bordertown’s Mohan Gill The recent list of the 50 best wines in British Columbia included a 2025 Pinot Gris from Bordertown Vineyards and Estate Winery. I believe that this Osoyoos winery makes numerous wines that merit recognition as being among the best wines of the South Okanagan. The winery was opened in 2015 by…

Now in its seventh year, VineRoutes recognizes the producers setting the standard for excellence in Ontario wine Welcome to VineRoutes’ annual ranking of Ontario’s Top 20 Wineries. Now in its seventh year, the list continues to recognize the wineries that deliver the province’s most complete wine experiences, combining exceptional wine quality with memorable hospitality, strong…

Released ahead of Ontario’s peak wine tourism season, this year’s Top 20 Wineries list celebrates the producers offering the province’s best combination of wine quality, hospitality and visitor experience VineRoutes has officially unveiled its annual list of Ontario’s Top 20 Wineries for 2026, recognizing the province’s most outstanding winery experiences and wine producers. The 2026…

Monday, May 18th: Dinner: shrimp in cream sauce with rice. And a bottle of Riverlore Sauvignon Blanc 2025. Tuesday, May 19th: Dinner: chicken wings with a bottle of Stratus White 2010. Wednesday, May 20th: My choral practice, so I had a cheese when I got home with a half bottle that was in the fridge…

This is a really odd wine … a Rose made from Sangiovese, and a Sangiovese from Australia … I admit, I picked this up as a complete curiosity. Out of the bottle into the glass this is a very unusual colored Rose, more like a Tavel … Almost ruby in color. Mild on the nose…

Chill Reds, Cool Whites & Rosés : Why All Three Colours of Côtes du Rhône Belong in Your Summer Rotation As summer entertaining becomes more relaxed, spontaneous, and increasingly centred outdoors, the way we think about wine is evolving. The shift is clear: away from rigid rules and toward flexibility, occasion, and ease. It’s within…

Wines of BC wants this summer’s FIFA World Cup 2026™ crowds thinking beyond stadiums and sports bars and into some of the most breathtaking landscapes on earth. From vineyard patios overlooking sun-soaked valleys to lakeside watch parties and weekend wine country escapes, This Is Our BC is a province-wide celebration of everything that makes British…

This is your invitation to explore the new releases from Vasanti Estate Winery – where every bottle reflects their roots in the South Okanagan and their commitment to craftsmanship. Structured, cellar-worthy reds, each wine is estate-grown and thoughtfully made in small lots. Whether you are discovering Vasanti for the first time or returning for a…

Tonight’s white wine review is a lovely wine from the Abymes appellation in Savoie crafted with the Jacquère varietal. It made its debut at the LCBO as part of the feature on Summer-Worthy Wines in last weekend’s May 23 LCBO VINTAGES New Release Collection. It is produced by Jean Perrier & Fils, a family-run winery…

Bourgogne Prepares for an Early 2026 Vintage As canopy work intensifies and winegrowers struggle to keep pace with the rapid growth of the vines, Bourgogne is once again preparing for an August harvest. This year, the growing season is once again moving at an accelerated pace. Unseasonably warm, rainy weather in February triggered an early…