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Here are my top wine picks from the May 9, 2026 LCBO VINTAGES New Release Collection (digital edition here), which is titled “Good Vibes & Sustainable Wines”. There are 92 products included in this release, and while this is not an expensive release, the number of wines priced below $20 continues to dwindle with less than…

To start off my weekend, tonight’s wine review is this beautiful, Pinot-based vintage sparkling wine from Niagara that was crafted in the traditional method. It arrived at the LCBO a couple of weeks ago in the recent LCBO VINTAGES New Release Collection on April 25th. It is produced by Kew Vineyards, a boutique winery situated…

Kim Uncorked: Welcome to my weekly wine recommendation. Hi, I’m Kim, a passionate lover of wine, food, and any experience that brings the two together! In this weekly blog post, I share my thoughts on a wine that I’ve recently purchased from one of our local independent wine merchants. If you’d like to know more…

Une rencontre de vignerons en pleine tempête Nils Face aux épisodes climatiques extrêmes de février, des vignerons se sont réunis à Trilla autour de la viticulture régénérative et de la résilience climatique. Justin Howard-Sneyd, de la Regenerative Viticulture Foundation, a ouvert la journée avec un appel au collectif et au partage d’expériences. Sa lettre ouverte…

Jessica Villat nous parle de vitipastoralisme Jessica Villat de la Datamars Foundation met en avant le vitipastoralisme comme levier de résilience en viticulture : réintégrer les animaux dans les vignes permet de restaurer les cycles naturels, enrichir les sols et transformer le domaine en véritable écosystème vivant. L’interview complète est à lire ici. Le reste…

B.C. Back in Balance Earlier this week I joined others in the B.C. Wine industry to experience the first spring releases. Hosted by Wines of British Columbia and moderated by This is Wine School with a panel of winery people.Grant Stanley from SpearHead Winery, Stacy Hornemann from Blue Grouse Wines, Laurent Fadanni from Whispering Horse…

Red Rooster Winery Reintroduces Its Iconic Rooster as Naramata Bench Estate Readies for 2026 Visitor Season Red Rooster Winery is back on the Naramata Bench. After a period of closure, vineyard loss, and rebuilding, one of the region’s original and most recognizable wineries has reopened its doors, replanted its vineyards, and entered a new chapter…

Half a century later, its legacy endures; not just as a historic upset, but as the moment that gave the wine world permission to believe On May 24, 1976, a quiet tasting in Paris did something the wine world wasn’t prepared for. It challenged hierarchy, disrupted tradition, and, perhaps most importantly, gave emerging wine regions…

Reading Time: 3 minutes Red Rooster Winery Reintroduces Its Iconic Rooster as Naramata Bench Estate Readies for 2026 Visitor Season [Naramata Bench, BC] May 6, 2026 Red Rooster Winery is back on the Naramata Bench. After a period of closure, vineyard loss, and rebuilding, one of the region’s original and most recognizable wineries has reopened…

Reading Time: 4 minutes From custom wine labels and virtual tastings to team dinners, retreats, and overnight stays, Kismet and Manzil offer a distinctive way to gather All photo credits: Tiffany Heinrichs  Oliver, B.C. –  Kismet Estate Winery is expanding its corporate hospitality offering for 2026, bringing together custom wine labels for client gifting and events,…