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Tonight’s red wine review is the latest vintage of a vegan-friendly and terrific Merlot-based red wine from Bordeaux that arrived at the LCBO earlier this month in the February 7th LCBO VINTAGES New Release Collection. It is produced by Cap Royal, a wine brand that is owned by wine merchant Compagnie Médocaine des Grands Crus.…

A closer look at Brunello and Rosso di Montalcino, and how both wines shape a more open, modern understanding of the region If Brunello di Montalcino feels like one of those wines you admire from afar — lofty, austere, maybe a little intimidating — it might be time to rethink the story. For decades, this…

By Rick VanSickle In the early days of appassimento-style Niagara wines, only a few brave souls attempted to make these big, high alcohol expressions from red grapes. Also in this Niagara Wine Report: Our picks of the Niagara wines being released Saturday at LCBO Vintages stores, including, a Riesling from Thirty Bench, Wending Home Pinot…

Beaujolais Brings Depth, Diversity, and Storytelling Power to the Vancouver International Wine Festival Beaujolais will be a region to watch, taste, and talk about at the upcoming Vancouver International Wine Festival, offering British Columbia wine lovers the opportunity to explore one of France’s most dynamic and evolving wine regions through both the International Festival Tastings…

Wine with goulash (see Sunday) Monday, February 9th: Dinner: pasta in tomato sauce with crispy bacon and JP Azeitao Syrah Castelao Aragonez 2024 (Portugal). Tuesday, February 10th: Dinner: Stuffed peppers with Cono Sur Organic Pinot Noir 2023. Wednesday, February 11th: Chorus rehearsal night so an early dinner – a repeat of last night’s dinner with…

From neighbourhood favourites to big-city destinations, VineRoutes invites restaurants across Canada to apply for our Restaurant Awards program Following the successful launch of the VineRoutes Restaurant Awards in 2025 — and the recognition of 22 standout winners across the country — applications are now open for the 2026 awards. To apply for a 2026 Restaurant…

Tuesday, February 17, marks the start of the Chinese Lunar New Year, and this year is extra special! The year of the Fire Horse happens once only every 60 years, symbolizing rapid transformation, fierce independence, and bold action. That spirit will ignite across Metro Vancouver as it celebrates the Lunar New Year with parades, cultural…

By Rick VanSickle It was June 21 of 2024 when Wines in Niagara broke the stunning news that the historic Château des Charmes was sold. It sent shockwaves through the Ontario wine industry. A pioneering winery that helped shaped the modern wine industry in Canada, led by founder Paul Bosc Sr. in 1978 and continued…

Tonight’s white wine review is a delicious, unoaked Chardonnay from Argentina that landed at the LCBO as a brand-new arrival in last month’s January 24 LCBO VINTAGES New Release Collection. Atrevida, which translates to “daring” in English, is a range of wines from Argentina produced by Manos Negras for the export market. Manos Negras is…

May 2025 Wine Selection This month’s curated collection from WineCollective White Wines Brightwater Sauvignon Blanc Brightwater Vineyards  |  2023  |  Sauvignon Blanc  |  Nelson, New Zealand Located just outside of picturesque Nelson, which is known as the sunshine capital of New Zealand, Brightwater Vineyards is named after the local village of the same name. The…