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Photo: Leslie and Jim D’Andrea with debut sparkling wine in 2013 In April, Noble Ridge Vineyard & Winery became the first Canadian producer to achieve the Biosphere Sustainable Certification. The following month, this Okanagan Falls winery released three excellent sparkling wines that one should drink to celebrate the achievement. The Biosphere certification culminates a years-long…

Reading Time: 5 minutes Township 7 Vineyards and Winery is known for producing high-quality, award-winning wines focusing on traditional, handcrafted methods. Established in 2001, it has built a strong reputation in the Canadian wine industry. Here are some key points about what Township 7 Winery is known for: Quality Wines: They produce a range of…

Sue-Ann Staff white wines Sue-Ann Staff Estate Winery Riesling 2011 (Niagara Peninsula) Old gold in colour; citrus bouquet with that petrol note of aged Riesling; light-bodied, mature, just off-dry lime and grapefruit flavours with a honeyed note; well-balanced, with a long finish. Drinking well now but will age another 5+ years. (90) Sue-Ann Staff Estate…

Year and degree of graduationB.S. in Viticulture & Enology, 2003  Current job title/companyWinemaker, Far Niente Winery 

Student standing: Freshman/Sophomore/Junior/Senior/Graduate etc. 2nd-year master’s degree student  Degree/Focus/interest areas: Viticulture and Enology  Where are you from originally? Los Angeles, CA 

‘Hybrids have played a crucial role in some of Canada’s top wines’, writes Leah Spooner. Plus, 10 must-try bottles From coast to coast, Canada has witnessed natural devastation to its vineyards. Forest fires, cold snaps, and flooding have destroyed entire vineyards and even regions, specifically within the past couple of vintages. Some wineries have been…

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To celebrate Father’s Day, tonight’s red wine review is an excellent GSM-blend Côtes du Rhône-Villages that is a frequent visitor to the LCBO, with the latest vintage arriving on shelves across Ontario last weekend in the June 8 LCBO VINTAGES New Release Collection. It is produced by La Ferme du Mont, a notable winery situated…

Join us for a vineyard workshop: Effective Vineyard Spraying: Sprayer Calibration, Coverage, and Safety on Tuesday, June 25th for a day of learning, camaraderie, and pesticide credits! Registration required: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/effective-vineyard-spraying-sprayer-calibration-coverage-and-safety-tickets-925979388277?aff=oddtdtcreatorRead More

Reading Time: 7 minutes The All Canadian Wine Championships (ACWC)is an important national competition that highlights and promotes Canadian wines within the country. It is a key event for Canadian wineries seeking domestic recognition and prestige. In comparison, international wine competitions provide a platform for global recognition and can influence a winery’s international reputation and…