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Stoneboat wines Stoneboat Valley Commons Rosé Frizzante 2023 (Okanagan Valley) Gamay grapes. Coppery orange in colour with a light spritz; pink grapefruit and cherry bouquet; light-bodied, dry, raspberry and rhubarb flavours. Good length. Drink now. (89) Stoneboat Vineyards Cascadia Series Pinot Gris 2024 (Oliver, BC) Pale straw colour; peach pit nose with a light floral…

Situated in Hillier, Ontario, The Grange of Prince Edward Winery offers an enchanting setting where timeless romance meets the beauty of Ontario’s wine country. With 135 acres of rolling vineyards, lush fields and tranquil gardens, The Grange provides an idyllic backdrop for couples looking to celebrate their love in an unforgettable way. At the heart of…

By Rick VanSickle The release of Lode Star, Wending Home’s newest wine, says pretty much all you need to know about this unique Niagara winery and its maker. Also, in this Niagara tasting report: New Twisted wines from Flat Rock Cellars (and a look back) plus a smart-buy Viognier from MW Cellars. Co-owner Ron Giesbrecht…

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As the growing season kicks off, now’s the perfect time to make sure your vineyard sprayer is calibrated and ready to go. Proper calibration ensures you’re applying the right amount of product to your vines—maximizing effectiveness, minimizing waste, and protecting both your crop and the environment. Why calibrate?Over- or under-application can cost you—either in lost…

Reading Time: 5 minutes Jump into Spring as Township 7 releases four wines for BC Wine Month: Gewurztraminer, Viognier, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Reserve 7 red blend. Before going to the wine notes, here’s the background on the fabulous 2022 vintage. 2022 Vintage “The 2022 vintage was another year of extremes in British Columbia. The weather…

This release marks the return of the official digital version of the release catalogue, which for the first time includes a flipbook, as well as a pdf of the April 12, 2025 LCBO VINTAGES New Release Collection. There are 85 wines included in this release, while the feature story is titled “Perfect Pairings for Easter…

Ottawa’s leading restaurateur has built a brand on care, humility and creating memorable food-and-wine experiences With its classic mansard roof, the Second Empire architectural style of Grant House on Elgin Street sits resolutely next to a modern 21-storey glass office tower asserting its 150-year history as a residence in Ottawa’s Centretown neighbourhood. During interior renovations,…

by Jill Troyer Originally published in Niagara Now Wine lovers in Niagara-on-the-Lake will have a chance to taste small batch wines from several “virtual” wine brands at two pop-ups at Marynissen Estates Winery in April. The wines are all passion projects, products of collaboration among a group of people who work in the wine industry…

Tuesday, April 1st: Andrzej Lipinski invited me to Big Head to taste his 2023 wines. With Andrzej this is always something of a marathon and he proudly likes to show you everything he makes. He is an instinctive winemaker with a poet’s touch. His signature wine is Chenin Blanc. He usually makes six or seven…