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Cold winters make it a risky grape to grow, but Ontario’s best examples reveal remarkable texture, freshness and terroir When one thinks of Ontario white wines, gewurztraminer isn’t exactly the first grape that comes to mind. In fact, the grape doesn’t even rank in the top five of the province’s top producing VQA whites. However,…

Guests will stroll through Manitou Beach Park, tasting wines from 23 Naramata Bench wineries. The post Tailgate returns to Naramata, September 13 first appeared on My VanCity.

2025 Fumé Blanc Clos du Soleil Keremeos, BC $28.49 This is a blend of 71% Sauvignon Blanc and 29% Semillon.  Pale lemon yellow with a tinge of green and medium-light intensity.  Aromas of cut grass, fresh peas, gooseberry, grapefruit, and a touch of tropical fruit on the nose.  Good balance.  Bright mouth-watering fruit on the…

Here are my top wine picks from the August 29, 2026 LCBO VINTAGES New Release Collection (digital edition here), where “Book Club” is the title and main theme of the release. With 92 products offered, this is on the smaller side of the spectrum. There are 40 red wines in the release, along with just…

Tonight’s white wine review is a lovely Assyrtiko from Greece that arrived at the LCBO a couple of weeks ago in the August 15 LCBO VINTAGES New Release Collection. It was included as part of the feature on “Great Wines for Takeout Night” and, per the magazine, is recommended for pairing with aromatic and mildly…

Too much tannin? No, just a ComicCon participant Monday, August 24th: I received the following samples from Palatine Hills to review: Palatine Hills whites and rosé Palatine Hills Savage Brut Sparkling (traditional method) Deep golden in colour; subdued mousse of fine bubbles; toasty, leesy bouquet of peaches; light to medium-bodied, dry; dried apricot flavour carried…

The architecturally-striking Red Rooster Winery, after taking a year off last year to replant its vineyard, is back with several well made wines. The winery has been a fixture on the Naramata Bench for more than a quarter of a century. It was opened in 1997 by Swiss immigrants Beat and Prudence Mahrer and operated…

From farmer and winemaker to importer and collaborator, Werner is carving out his own path through Niagara’s wine community By definition, an artisan producer is one who makes a high-quality or distinctive product in small quantities. An artisanal wine usually comes from a small producer with their own vineyards, produced in limited quantities using traditional…

Tonight’s red wine review is a lovely Côtes du Rhône blend of Grenache and Syrah that arrived at the LCBO at the beginning of the month in the August 1st LCBO VINTAGES New Release Collection. It is produced by Xavier Vins, a Rhône wine producer that was established in the late 20th century by Xavier…

The Visa Infinite Okanagan Wine Tasting Tour brought a small group together in Kelowna for a day. The post Visa Infinite Wine Tour: A Day in Okanagan Wine Country first appeared on My VanCity.