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Sip a Scenic Spring Route Through the Fraser Valley’s Orchards, Vineyards, and Fields The Fraser Valley Wine Passport Returns for a Season of Tastings from April 1 to May 31 Spring visitors to one of BC’s most bountiful regions will find plenty to sip thanks to the return of the popular Fraser Valley Wine Passport.…

BC GOVERNMENT PROCLAIMS APRIL AS BC WINE MONTH – TIME TO SIP, EXPLORE & DISCOVER LOCAL Province-wide celebration invites British Columbians to sip local, explore wine country, and support BC’s wineries. The Government of British Columbia has officially proclaimed April as BC Wine Month, recognizing the industry’s vital contribution to the province’s economy, tourism, and…

Tonight’s sparkling wine review is a lovely, vegan, and organic Vintage Brut Cava. It is brand-new to the LCBO, arriving in-store and online in the recent March 7 LCBO VINTAGES New Release Collection, and was also featured in the release as part of the thematic on Women in Wine. It is produced by Parés Baltà,…

By Rick VanSickle If most winemakers who provided insight into our 2025 Ontario harvest report are an indication, make room in your cellar the next great vintage. The 2025 harvest season didn’t begin on a positive note, with a cool start putting everything a little behind the eight ball. But that was followed by a…

Fresh from the floor of the Restaurants Canada Show, VineRoutes’ Nicola Brown breaks down six standout trends shaping a more dynamic, inclusive and experimental drinks culture In a vast complex of connected halls peppered with stalls, stages and swarms of attendees, this year’s Restaurants Canada Show (March 8-10, 2026) brought together over 25,000 people across…

Beaujolais: Dig into Diversity Beaujolais Brings Depth, Diversity, and Storytelling Power to the Vancouver International Wine Festival At the 2026 Vancouver International Wine Festival I had the opportunity to attend the seminar Beaujolais: Dig into Diversity moderated by Iain Philip. Truth be told I targeted this seminar strictly because of the moderator. Iain Phllip is…

Tonight’s red wine review is a lovely Rasteau from the Southern Rhône that made its debut at the LCBO a couple of weeks ago in the March 7 LCBO VINTAGES New Release Collection and was part of the feature on Women in Wine. Domaine les Evigneaux is owned by Maison LAVAU, a well-respected producer situated…

Here are my top wine picks from the March 21, 2026 LCBO VINTAGES New Release Collection (digital edition here), where Wines & Recipes for Easter is the feature story of the release. In all, there are nearly 100 products offered in this release, with about 60% priced less than $25. While just over half the…

When most people think of Australian wine, they picture sun-drenched vineyards and powerful reds. There’s truth in that image, but it’s incomplete. The country’s most important wine regions are clustered in the cooler southern half of the continent, often close to the ocean or at higher elevations. Those moderating influences help preserve acidity and aromatic…

There’s something about the Vancouver International Wine Festival that keeps us coming back year after year. Maybe it’s the wines. Maybe it’s the people. Most likely, it’s both. Stacey and Mike had the chance to attend three separate sessions this year — from the Festival Toast through to a final Saturday afternoon tasting — and…