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Here are my top wine picks from the October 5, 2024 LCBO VINTAGES New Release Collection, where the theme is titled “Fall Favourites”. There are 107 wines offered in this release, with more than 70 wines coloured red, and about two-thirds of the wines priced at more than $20. Overall, it is a very good…

Rewild wines are crafted as a tribute to their home, the vineyards in the Southern Murray Darling. The post REWILD sustainably made in Australia now available in BC and Alberta first appeared on My VanCity. Read REWILD sustainably made in Australia now available in BC and Alberta at MyVanCity

Explore West Coast U.S. Wines at VanWineFest 2025 Featuring 122 Wineries from 15 Countries The Vancouver International Wine Festival is proud to welcome 122 wineries representing 15 countries to the 46th annual festival, which takes place February 22-March 2, 2025. This end-of-winter celebration of the grape features the Wines of USA, with an exciting West…

Pale salmon in color with a nice citrus nose … On the mid palate the wine displays some lively citrus and some mild strawberry notes. On the mid palate the citrus notes linger nicely gripping the tongue. If this was only a pinot grigio it would be a lively complex one, but they left it…

Tonight’s red wine review is a lovely Gamay from Beaujolais that arrived at the LCBO last month in the September 21 LCBO VINTAGES New Release Collection. It is produced by Maison Trénel, a winery that was created in Burgundy in 1928 by Henri Claudius Trénel. Since the beginning, Maison Trénel’s philosophy has been driven by…

Reading Time: 2 minutes VinVoyage is a high-quality crystal wine glass with a specially engineered protective case. It allows wine lovers to savour their wine’s full flavour and aroma without the risks of traditional glasses or plastic cups. It is perfect for picnics, beach outings, camping, boat trips, and more. If you are a wine…

Tonight’s red wine review is a delicious Pinot Noir from the Upper Aude Valley in the Languedoc region. It is a brand-new arrival at the LCBO that landed on shelves across Ontario as part of the September 21st LCBO VINTAGES New Release Collection. Domaine Altugnac is the Languedoc wine estate of two winegrowing families –…

Photo: Hillside winemaker Kathy Malone The Naramata Bench’s vineyards survived the January freeze better that most Okanagan vineyards, due perhaps to the climate moderation from the vast and deep lake bordering the bench. There may not be much fruit on the vines this fall; but most of the vines are alive and should produce fruit…

By Rick VanSickle A glass of wine never tasted as good as the Dam Chardonnay I enjoyed after picking about a million grapes the other day in Niagara. Note, also in this Ontario Wine Report: There are rules to follow if you pay an influencer for wine content (and those who get paid), ch-ch-changes at…

A refined dining experience blending local ingredients with global techniques, is now open Having officially opened on September 27, Mystic made its highly anticipated debut in Halifax’s Queen’s Marque District, marking the final addition to what is a dynamic and iconic neighbourhood. Read Also: Saint John, New Brunswick: A food and drink destination guide With…