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Summer is the season of effortless entertaining, and we’re so excited it’s here! From backyard dinners to impromptu get-togethers, Canadians are embracing the season of warmer days and longer evenings hosting casual gatherings, backyard barbecues, and more. For those looking to elevate their summer menus in a tasteful yet approachable way, Rewild Wines offers pairing…

An exploration of Armenia’s ancient wine history, focusing on indigenous varieties, evolving producers, and the landscapes behind them I’m a pretty good traveler. Armenia is the 70th country I’ve visited, although I have to admit not knowing its capital city, Yerevan. This past May, Armenia hosted the prestigious CMB (Concours Mondial de Bruxelles) Red and White…

A NEW CHAPTER FOR CANADA’S LONGEST RUNNING NATIONAL WINE COMPETITION The All Canadian Wine Championship (ACWC), Canada’s longest running national wine championship has entered an exciting new chapter with new leadership, renewed momentum, and an overwhelming support from wineries across the country.  Led by the new Director Tanya Sammut, this years championship welcomed more than…

Monday, June 30th: My British passport arrived – after weeks of agonising back-and-forth over documents with His Majesty’s Passport Office. Other arrivals today: our friend Zoltan from Bucharest and his travelling companion Dr. Enno Lippold, whom I knew from his days as a winemaker with Deinhard. They arrived from the Finger Lakes, where they had…

When company comes and you want to share just the right wine, a wine of quality and, of course, an Italian wine. Look no further than to Vulkà Etna Rosso. A rich and delicious red wine that won’t break the budget. The wine was paired with a Broccolini Caesar which can be served warm or…

Reading Time: 3 minutes There are impressive inaugural releases, and then there are wines that immediately announce a winery has arrived. Seven Directions Wine’s 2025 Estate Grenache Rosé belongs firmly in the latter category. Produced entirely from estate-grown Grenache at Solum Rosa Estate Vineyard in British Columbia’s Similkameen Valley, this is the winery’s first estate…

Kim Uncorked: Welcome to my weekly wine recommendation. Hi, I’m Kim, a passionate lover of wine, food, and any experience that brings the two together! In this weekly blog post, I share my thoughts on a wine that I’ve recently purchased from one of our local independent wine merchants. If you’d like to know more…

Reading Time: 3 minutes Hester Creek’s 2024 Petit Verdot Malbec with BBQ Ribs and Cowboy Beans When British Columbia’s devastating January 2024 freeze forced many wineries to look beyond provincial borders for fruit, Hester Creek Estate Winery responded with a clear philosophy: source grapes from vineyards that closely mirror the South Okanagan’s climate and terroir…

Photo: Hester Creek president Mark Sheridan The release of these wines – all 2025 VQA wines except one 2024 Washington red – has almost been overshadowed by the announcement that Mark Sheridan, the winery’s president, will retire at the end of this year. An Australian-born and trained viticulturist, he was recruited to the Okanagan in…

Check out the new 100% Champagne summer activity book ! This summer, we invite you to explore Champagne in an engaging and playful way with our new activity book. Designed to combine learning and enjoyment, this resource helps you deepen your knowledge of Champagne through a variety of interactive content: • educational games and quizzes…