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By Rick VanSickle In the fall of 2021, Niagara grape growers were hit with a devastating blanket of grape-killing mildew that spread quickly and effectively from vineyard to vineyard. Winemakers did what they could to save the harvest, but in the end up to 5,000 tonnes of fruit — or in more relatable terms, five…

Reading Time: 3 minutes We have been fortunate to enjoy Noble Ridge Vineyard & Winery sparkling wines for four years now, and they are amazing in consistency. In April, Noble Ridge announced that it was the first Canadian winery to achieve certification through TOTA’s Biosphere Sustainable Commitment Program, demonstrating a commitment to sustainability. This certification…

Join A Perfect Tour for an unforgettable exploration of Greece’s treasures, combining luxury, culture, and the finest wines for a truly extraordinary experience This September 2024, embark on a once-in-a-lifetime 14-day luxury tour of Greece, meticulously curated by A Perfect Tour in conjunction with Riverdale Wines Inc. This exquisite journey begins on September 12th with…

Tonight’s red wine review is a beautiful Left Bank Bordeaux red wine from the Saint-Estèphe appellation that arrived at the LCBO as part of the recent May 11 LCBO VINTAGES New Release Collection. It is produced by Borie-Manoux, a wine merchant whose origins started as a wine trading company that was established in 1870 by…

Photo: Winemaker Scott Robinson Since opening in 2016, Little Engine Wines and its winemaker, Scott Robinson, have delivered top quality wines at prices commensurate with the quality. Now the owners, Steven and Nicole French, and their winemaker, have launched a series of wines – the Elevation Series – that are somewhat more affordable and more…

The primary focus at River Stone is on Bordeaux–style varieties. Read New Releases from River Stone at MyVanCity

Here’s my top wine picks from the May 25 LCBO VINTAGES New Release Collection. This is the first Online & Flagship Exclusives release of the year, of which we’ll see three more until the end of summer. While these wines can be ordered online as of today, I am pleased that the LCBO has also…

Over ninety BC wineries have submitted close to four hundred wines. Read BC Wine Awards- BC TOP 50 Competition at MyVanCity

There’s simply no substitute for great food and wine – especially when paired with such an astute attention to detail. So, what do you get when you combine a Michelin starred chef, five sumptuous plates, and arguably some of Italy’s most prized wines – served and enjoyed within the extraordinary and luxurious fine dining setting…

Tonight’s wine reviews are a pair of delicious wines by La Posta that arrived at the LCBO as part of recent LCBO VINTAGES New Release Collections and are widely available across Ontario right now. La Posta Vineyards was established at the turn of the century by Laura Catena, of the renowned Catena family, who have…