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Tonight’s red wine review is a lovely organic Valpolicella Ripasso Superiore from the Valpantena Valley in Veneto that arrived at the LCBO today in the August 24th LCBO VINTAGES New Release Collection. It is produced by Azienda Agricola Tezza, a winery that was established by the Tezza family in 1960. Since the beginning, the family…

This is the first release since the end of the LCBO strike, and features wines that were originally supposed to be released on Aug. 10th, but are now part of the August 24, 2024 LCBO VINTAGES New Release Collection. It’s a big release with more than 140 wines offered, while the theme of the release…

Tod Stewart’s second instalment of his series of “gin-nettes” that highlight notable gins and the events staged to promote them A sultry twilight haze blanketed Toronto’s historic Casa Loma as the summer’s first “heat event” enveloped the city. I had originally planned to avail myself of public transit to make it to the venue (I…

Amelia Lyons walking between vines during her time as a UGA Winegrower Intern at Stonewall Creek in 2023. Photo by Chamberlain Smith Read More

By Rick VanSickle An Ontario wine writer, who I am not naming here, reached out to PECWine recently to see if they would send a letter to its members in Prince Edward County pitching a pay-for-play package for wine reviews and other features. This is the letter (with subtle editing to hide the identity of…

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Who says chardonnay is a head-scratcher of a wine to pair with food? Prepare to have that myth dispelled During this summer’s International Cool Climate Chardonnay Celebration (i4C) in Niagara, 13th Street Winery provided a memorable culinary experience, hosting an exclusive lunch that perfectly paired the elegance of chardonnay with the rich flavours of seafood.…

2022 Siegerrebe Gray Monk Okanagan Centre, BC $22.00 This grape, developed in Germany in 1929 is a cross of Madeleine Angevine and Gewürztraminer.  This example has a big nose of fresh fruit salad including peach, tangerine, lychee, honeydew melon, and tropical fruit.  Good balance, medium-dry with good body.  Pleasing aromas are reflected on the palate…

An incredible event that spans two days of Music, Wine, Food and Fun in the Walla Walla Valley. The post “Garnacha is my life… ” – Fernando Mora first appeared on My VanCity. Read “Garnacha is my life… ” – Fernando Mora at MyVanCity