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By Rick VanSickle It wasn’t long after the first wines from the 2001 vintage were released that they began causing a big stink in Niagara. As wine critics of the day, a far larger and more critical group of journalists than what exists today, began reviewing the wines, the taste of cooked spinach and rancid…

Wednesday Wine Reviews with @Sam_WineTeacher 2022 Viognier (The Y Series) Yalumba South Australia, Australia $17.99 Yalumba is a family run winery that has been in operation since 1849.  This vegan wine was made with minimal intervention and wild yeast fermentation. Lemon yellow with medium-minus intensity.  The nose is fresh and fruity with aromas of lime,…

Renowned Vancouver artist awarded three-month creative residency in Scotland, valued at over $26,000 Glenfiddich, the world’s most awarded single malt Scotch whisky, proudly names Alex Morrison of Vancouver, British Columbia, as the 2025 Canadian recipient of its prestigious Artists in Residence program. Now in its 19th year in Canada, the program offers one exceptional artist…

Bid on rare wines, exclusive dinners, and music memorabilia only until April 22 Grapes for Humanity Canada celebrates its 25th anniversary with the return of the country’s premier charity wine auction (which launched April 12) running through April 22. The auction features over 2,390 bottles of wine—including 400 rated 90+ points—plus once-in-a-lifetime experiences, autographed memorabilia,…

Reading Time: 3 minutes Oliver, BC – 11.05.2025 – Winemaker’s CUT is thrilled to announce the launch of their new range of no- and low-alcohol wines and ciders, which honour the owners’ Slovakian heritage and the artistry and craft of winemaking. A dedicated tasting room, The Opera Room, is now open at District Wine Village…

In addition to the weekly wine review and the various other, usually wine-related, articles I write for My Van City, I am going to include a new one that will appear from time to time.  I’m calling it, ‘From the Cellar’. It will be similar to the wine reviews, except that it will feature wines…

Tonight’s red wine review is an excellent Cru Bourgeois Cab-Merlot from the Pauillac appellation on the Left Bank of Bordeaux. It made its debut at the LCBO and was featured as part of the theme exploring France’s top wine regions in the February 1st LCBO VINTAGES New Release Collection. Château Plantey is situated in the…

Stoneboat wines Stoneboat Valley Commons Rosé Frizzante 2023 (Okanagan Valley) Gamay grapes. Coppery orange in colour with a light spritz; pink grapefruit and cherry bouquet; light-bodied, dry, raspberry and rhubarb flavours. Good length. Drink now. (89) Stoneboat Vineyards Cascadia Series Pinot Gris 2024 (Oliver, BC) Pale straw colour; peach pit nose with a light floral…

Situated in Hillier, Ontario, The Grange of Prince Edward Winery offers an enchanting setting where timeless romance meets the beauty of Ontario’s wine country. With 135 acres of rolling vineyards, lush fields and tranquil gardens, The Grange provides an idyllic backdrop for couples looking to celebrate their love in an unforgettable way. At the heart of…