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2023 Domaine des Tourelles Vallé de la Bekka Lebannon White Wine Marquis Wine Cellars Currently on Sale for $22.99 from $28.74 1034 Davie Street Vancouver BC This past week, I wanted a wine to pair with my Chicken Musakhan, a classic Palestinian dish, and found myself drawn to Lebanon. The country’s winemaking history stretches back…

By Rick VanSickle When Wines in Niagara published its first post on March 24, 2010, it was with little fanfare; a simple story that originally ran in the print edition of the St. Catharines Standard. Also in this Ontario Wine Report: Our recommendations for Niagara wines being released at Vintages stores, including Wending Home Sauvignon…

Photo: Alan Dickinson The many fans of Synchromesh Wines, the Okanagan Falls Riesling specialist, will welcome the news that the winery’s vineyard has recovered after the freeze damage in 2023 and 2024. Synchromesh owner Alan Dickinson writes: “After some rough winters, we had a beautiful growing season in 2025. The hard work and difficult decisions…

#ThisWineThatDish Winemaker’s Cut Sauvignon Blanc | Broccoli Caesar“In this series, I will be sharing my take on which Wines pair well with some inspirational recipes” The wines from Winemaker’s Cut were so delicious I enjoyed them over a few days and of course had to pair them with a dish that made the perfect pairing.…

Last week I had the pleasure of attending three events celebrating wine, terroir, and the artisans who work their magic. May 11 Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG and Tuscan IGP/DOP Walk About On Monday afternoon, I attended a masterclass and walk-around tasting featuring select wines from Montepulciano’s renowned Vino Nobile di Montepulciano appellation. Montepulciano has…

LITTLE ENGINE WINES OPENS VINEYARD TERRACE FOR THE 2026 SEASON A New Evening Lakeside Lounge Experience Debuts on the Naramata Bench Little Engine Wines has officially opened its Vineyard Terrace for the season, introducing a new evening lounge experience where the lake, the vines, and golden hour come together on the Naramata Bench. The Vineyard…

In an era of rising costs, shifting tastes, and social media noise, some of Canada’s most enduring restaurants reveal the principles that continue to guide their success In the past few years, Canada’s restaurant news cycle has often sounded like a dismal broken record: struggles here, closures there. From unexpected rent hikes to forced early…

What does that mean for the vintage? Budbreak came early to California this year, which by itself isn’t that strange. There are years when we’ve seen buds start to push by the end of February. But then what started as a warm February gave way to abnormally warm temperatures in March and early April. This…

Mother’s Day weekend was an opportunity to celebrate with an elegant evening of wine, food, and conversation at The Arbutus Room at Brentwood Bay Resort. Esteemed guests included Bernard Duseigneur, Domaine Duseigneur; Camille Giai, Château Roquefort and Dr John Volpe, Ecogastronomy/University of Victoria. The Arbutus Room is beautiful with it’s fireplace anchoring one end and…

After enjoying the lovely 2023 Yalumba Galway Vintage Shiraz back in March, we go up a notch with tonight’s red wine review from the same producer. This lovely, vegan, and certified sustainable Barossa Shiraz from Australia arrived at the LCBO as part of the Good Partners feature on Sustainable Winegrowing Australia in last weekend’s LCBO…