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  • Cloudsley’s stunning ‘happy accident’ Pinot Noir, plus new wines reviewed

    By Rick VanSickle I had resisted the temptation to open that Pinot Noir that stared back at me in our cellar for months; it was all too much. Resistance was futile. Note, also in this Ontario Wine Report: new wines from the Lake Erie North Shore winery Sprucewood Shores, a trio of wines from Henry…

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  • Join ‘The Sipping Society’ by Dillon’s Small Batch Distillers

    Elevate your sipping experience. Celebrate life, one sip at a time, with The Sipping Society by Dillon’s Small Batch Distillers Imagine a place where every toast tells a story, every sip is an adventure, and every gathering creates memories. Welcome to The Sipping Society, a unique community for those who celebrate life through action, exploration,…

  • A Wine Lover’s Diary, part 935: Grapes for Humanity and a 90th Birthday

    Geddy and Deborah Wednesday, August 7th: Geddy Lee, a director of Grapes for Humanity, graciously lent us his garden in Rosedale for a cheque presentation ceremony to Tree Canada, Nature Conservancy and The Halo Trust from funds raised by our annual fine wine auction. Geddy’s champagne Steven Campbell presents a cheque to Tree Canada Geddy…

  • Lighter rain this week with some dry periods

    The latest 7-day QPF map shows that rainfall across the state should be lighter this week and next, although there will be periods of scattered rain. The driest part of next week will be today through Tuesday, with showers returning to northern GA overnight Tuesday into Wednesday morning. Those showers will spread south later in…

  • Clos du Soleil Winemaker’s Series Syrah

    Reading Time: 2 minutes We have been fortunate to enjoy Clos du Soleil wines since the 2019 vintage. Clos du Soleil Winery, located in the Similkameen Valley, is best known for its Bordeaux-style wines. The winery crafts complex, age-worthy red blends, particularly from Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Cabernet Franc varieties. Their wines are celebrated for…

  • 7 all-Canadian craft beers to drink this summer

    Andrew Coppolino has gone cross-country with this year’s summer inspired beer selections that are bound to beat the heat In the post-pandemic era, consumer habits continue to evolve in the food-and-beverage sector. When it comes to beer, changing customer lifestyles have forced brewers to adapt and respond – and that has perhaps meant a more…

  • Kirby, On Seven play a big role in the Ontario Chardonnay crusade

    By Rick VanSickle Staying on the Chardonnay bandwagon, there’s a new wave of producers who have planted their hopes and dreams in the dirt of Niagara. Four that come readily to mind are Kirby Estate Wines, On Seven Estate Winery, Stonebridge Estate Vineyard and Dobbin Estate Winery. I have written about Dobbin’s current portfolio here…

  • Best Cocktails with Rosé Wine

    “When it gets hot in the summer, there is nothing more refreshing than a cocktail made with rosé wine.” Terry Pomerantz has already shared with us a delicious recipe for sangria made with rosé wine. Today, he suggests 5 more cocktail recipes made from rosé.  How to choose a good rosé?  Strawberry Rosé Cocktail   Ingredients …

  • Meet eVineyard at AGRA 2024 and discover our latest innovations

    We are thrilled to announce that eVineyard will participate in the 62nd International Fair of Agriculture and Food— AGRA 2024. Visit us in Hall A on Monday, August 26th. On Monday 26th August, 2024, from 10:30 AM onward, visit us in the central exhibition area of ZKŽP in Hall A. Our team will demonstrate how…