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Dark in color with a nice red berry nose. On the mid palate the wine displays some strong tomato notes. On the medium length finish the wine displays strong acidity and tannins. I would give it an 87-88. From the LCBO check stock: $16.50 VINTAGES#: 396382 Product Details Cardamom, black fruit and olive tapenade on…

Reading Time: 5 minutes This summer, Hester Creek bursts onto the scene with their Epic ’22 series—a quartet of red wines that uniquely express the vintage, the Golden Mile Bench, and the bold new style their winemaking team is crafting. Here’s a look at four Epic ’22 wines—Old Vine Cabernet Franc, Syrah, The Judge, and Garland—along with…

Limited to only 14 seats, this elegant brunch is priced at $500 per person and includes a luxurious seven-course brunch. The post Provence Marinaside Pops the Corks at Exclusive Grower Champagne Event first appeared on My VanCity. Read Provence Marinaside Pops the Corks at Exclusive Grower Champagne Event at MyVanCity

Yes, you read that right, you could win a car!  The post McGuigan Wines: ENTER TO WIN A CAR! first appeared on My VanCity. Read McGuigan Wines: ENTER TO WIN A CAR! at MyVanCity

By Rick VanSickle After 15 years of meticulous plotting and planting the vineyard and seven vintages under its belt, Niagara’s On Seven Estate Winery is about to unveil its finest expression of Chardonnay yet. A top tier wine beyond the already lofty Pursuit and Devotion levels “has been in the works since day one of…

More than just a warm-weather escape, the Cape offers rich culture, Michelin-starred dining, and wine tourism that rivals Europe—at a fraction of the cost When the wet, cold and dark days of late autumn and winter set in, most Canadians pine for warmer, sun-drenched climes. It is estimated that about one million Canadian ‘snowbirds’ escape…

Us in white Wednesday, July 30th: A tasting of Lakeview Wine Co. Wines. Lakeview whites and rosé EastDell Black Label Chardonnay Sur Lie 2022 (Niagara-on-the-Lake) Straw colour; toasty, apple and pear bouquet with a light floral note; medium-bodied, dry, peachy-lemony flavours with lively acidity and a long fresh finish. (90) Lakeview Wine Co. Barrel-Aged Chardonnay…

Reading Time: 3 minutes A retro pour of predictions — with a BC twist. In 2016, Dr. Liz Thach MW published a list of “Hot Wine Trends” that aimed to capture the future of wine consumer behaviour. The industry was bracing for a sparkling boom, boxed wine battles, and a love affair with Sauvignon Blanc.…

By Rick VanSickle Trying to buy a bottle of Ontario VQA wine in B.C. is about as easy as it is to buy a bottle of B.C. wine in Ontario. I just spent two weeks touring around B.C. from Vancouver to Whistler and on the island from Victoria to Nanaimo. We could not spot one…

Reading Time: 3 minutes “A vibrant showcase of “Crafted in BC” wines — produced with imported grapes but made entirely in British Columbia. From rosés and Rieslings to bold reds and elegant whites, these bottles represent the resilience of BC winemakers in the face of climate adversity.” Introduction In response to the devastating cold snap…