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It has been cold in GA! Sudden temperature drops and late-spring frosts are generally the most damaging, it can be difficult to assess how ‘cold hardy’ our vines are at any given point. And while grapevines are generally more cold hardy than I am (because I am a wimp), there are certain ways you can…

Tonight’s white wine review is an excellent, sustainably crafted, and dry Pinot Gris from New Zealand. It is a brand-new arrival at the LCBO that is landing on shelves across Ontario as part of the upcoming February 1st LCBO VINTAGES New Release Collection. Like the excellent 2017 Babich Winemakers’ Reserve Syrah I enjoyed last spring,…

From February 27 to March 9, this year’s edition will feature world-class gastronomy from 64 participating restaurants, including 15 Michelin stars, 2 Green stars, and over 90 guest chefs, sommeliers, and winemakers from eight different countries—a festival record! Returning for its 26th edition, Canada’s largest gourmet festival, and Montreal’s largest winter festival, once again showcases the city’s top-notch…

Garnet in color with mild rustic nose. On the mid palate the wine displays some nice vibrant rustic notes, dried raspberries and the like, all red fruits. On the medium length finish the wine is nice and dry with smooth tannins that coat the palate nicely. The wine really punches above it’s price point. It’s…

Tonight’s red wine review is a delicious Primitivo from Manduria in Puglia that returned to the LCBO last weekend as part of the January 18 LCBO VINTAGES New Release Collection. It is produced by Cantine San Marzano, a co-operative winery that was established in 1962 by winegrowers chasing a dream. Named after the small town…

Gillian Marks, PhD. explores the AVAs, small towns, and winemakers shaping Sonoma’s enduring legacy It has been years since my last visit. When I lived in the San Francisco Bay Area I took it for granted. In the intervening years, I have developed an interest in wine, and Sonoma County, which was a stone’s throw…

Reading Time: 3 minutes This is a guest post by Mark Berry. Come on, you all knew how to put wine into a wine glass and serve it properly, didn’t you? Wrong. The concept underpinning the presentation of wine culture is how to pour wine properly. There are important things any server should learn on…

Reading Time: 3 minutes Named One of Wine’s Most Inspiring People 2025  [Healdsburg, CA, USA] Tanya Martin, Director of Operations at Blasted Church Vineyards in Okanagan Falls, British Columbia, Canada, has been recognized as one of Wine’s Most Inspiring People 2025 by the Wine Industry Advisor. This prestigious recognition celebrates individuals making significant contributions to the wine industry, with…

Karen Block, Greg Pennyroyal, Carmen Gispert & Megan Bartlett The UC Davis V & E Extension Team organized and presented a

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