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Photo: Burrowing Owl founder Jim Wyse Rosé is hardly the first wine that comes to mind when thinking of Burrowing Owl Estate Winery. This has been the house of big red wines for the last 25 years and, judging from the current releases, it still is. One of those wines is the 2020 vintage of…

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By Rick VanSickle If history is any indication, a threatened LCBO strike in Ontario starting at midnight this Friday will never happen. Also in this Ontario wine report: A release of wines is scheduled for Saturday at Vintages stores, but it will depend on if there is an LCBO strike or not. Regardless, we have…

Tonight’s red wine review is a delicious Refosco dal Peduncolo Rosso from the region of Friuli Venezia Giulia in northeast Italy. It is a brand-new arrival at the LCBO as a Destination Collection product which you purchase online or at the Italy Destination Collection store in Woodbridge. It is produced by Terre di Ger, a…

There is something special on Wildhorse Road, just off Garnet Valley Road. The post Solvero first appeared on My VanCity. Read Solvero at MyVanCity

With summer’s heat comes the perfect opportunity to indulge in the delicious charm of rosé wine. Whether you’re planning a leisurely afternoon on the patio or a sophisticated evening gathering, rosé offers a versatile and refreshing option that can elevate even the simplest occasion. From vibrant, fruit-forward expressions to elegant, dry finishes, there’s a ‘crushable’…

By Rick VanSickle For a glimpse of what Niagara can be (and will be) in 10, 20, 100 years from now, you need look no further than the beacon of goodness on the Beamsville Bench that is the Hidden Bench Estate Winery. Harald Thiel, left, and Alex Baines. No disrespect meant, but owners, winemakers and…

Tonight’s post features a trio of lovely wines from Greece. All three wines are new arrivals as Destination Collection products at the LCBO and can be purchased online or by visiting the LCBO Destination Collection stores on Danforth (Toronto) or Erin Mills Parkway (Mississauga). All three of these wines are produced by Dionysos Winery S.A.,…