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  • 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…

  • i4C 2024: Summer’s coolest event celebrates the diversity of chardonnay

    A summary of key events from this year’s International Cool Climate Chardonnay Celebration Scheduled over four summer days in the heart of Ontario’s wine country, the 2024 edition of the International Cool Climate Chardonnay Celebration (dubbed i4C by the trade) took place between July 18-21. The event kicked off on a Thursday morning with the…

  • 2021 Cecchi Storia Di Famiglia Chianti Classico

    “Back in the day” Billy’s best bottles use to go through the general list at the LCBO to find the hidden gems … I have been less than successful at finding good, general list, repeatable reds … until … Dark in color with a nice mild red berry nose. On the mid palate this is…

  • THE CONSORTIUM FOR THE PROTECTION OF MONTECUCCO WINES PRESENTS THE RESULTS OF THE NEW SURVEY CONDUCTED AMONG MEMBER COMPANIES

    The share of certified organic production among the sample companies stands at 95% for the DOC and 91.5% for the DOCG. The post THE CONSORTIUM FOR THE PROTECTION OF MONTECUCCO WINES PRESENTS THE RESULTS OF THE NEW SURVEY CONDUCTED AMONG MEMBER COMPANIES first appeared on My VanCity. Read THE CONSORTIUM FOR THE PROTECTION OF MONTECUCCO…

  • CAPS Ontario announces ‘Best Ontario Sommelier Competition 2024’ with call-for-entries

    A celebration of excellence in wine and hospitality, #BOSC2024 kicks off regional program of activity and provincial fundraiser gala to be held November 12th at Liberty Grand in Toronto The Ontario chapter of the Canadian Association of Professional Sommeliers (CAPS) has officially announced the highly anticipated return of the Best Ontario Sommelier Competition (BOSC), the…

  • Spotlight on Westcott Vineyards at the forefront of the Chardonnay evolution

    By Rick VanSickle There’s no question Ontario makes world-class Chardonnay, but just how far can the top wineries push it? I did not attend the recent International Cool Climate Chardonnay Celebration, but by all accounts, it shone another bright light on how Chardonnay has evolved into a signature variety in both Niagara, Prince Edward County…

  • Grand Vin de Glenelly Red 2009 (South Africa) – Wine Review

    After enjoying the lovely 2020 Glenelly Glass Collection Cabernet Sauvignon on Friday night to start the long weekend, I am ending the Civic Holiday long weekend with a beautiful Shiraz-Cabernet blend from the same producer for tonight’s wine review. I purchased this red wine from an LCBO VINTAGES Release in November 2015 and thought it…