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Visitors and locals alike are encouraged to Sip, Smile and Stay Awhile. Read EXPERIENCE NEW DIVERSE OFFERINGS FROM BC’S WINE REGIONS THIS SEASON at MyVanCity

By Rick VanSickle There seems to be no end to the innovations that Niagara’s Stratus Vineyards won’t tackle to make its winery — and wines — more sustainable. The benchmark Niagara-on-the-Lake winery is certified sustainable by Sustainable Winegrowing Ontario and attained LEED certification for its full facility years ago. On Earth Day it released a…

Tonight’s white wine review is a lovely, organic Grillo from Sicily that arrived at the LCBO on the weekend in the May 11th LCBO VINTAGES New Release Collection. It is also featured in the theme of the release: The Wine Pantheon – Classic Euro Regions, and is widely available across Ontario today. It is produced…

Photo: Hillside winemaker Kathy Malone Hillside Winery’s Mosaic is one of the oldest Bordeaux blend Icon wines in the Okanagan. The first vintage was created in 2003 by Eric von Krosigk, then the winemaker. Hillside had just come under new management and wanted a flagship wine that could make a statement. I included Mosaic in…

Tod Stewart shares his thoughts after experiencing a whisky tasting for the ages, courtesy of Glenfarclas Older the better when it comes to scotch, right? Sure. Common wisdom; but the truth is, most single malts have a “sweet spot” for maturation. Distillers know this. For Laphroaig, 10 years might be where it sits best. For…

To celebrate Mother’s Day, tonight’s white wine review is a lovely Niagara Riesling that I purchased at the winery while visiting Niagara during the Icewine Festival back in January 2020. Of course, this vintage has long sold out, while newer vintages are currently available for purchase from the winery. Tasting Note: KACABA RESERVE RIESLING 2017…

We have always seen and felt the support from you, our customers. Read Sam’s State of the Okanagan Valley Address at MyVanCity

Here’s my top wine picks from the May 11, 2024 LCBO VINTAGES New Release Collection. It’s a big release with 111 wines on offer, with the theme of the release focusing on the Classic Euro Regions. If you can get your hands on the magazine, also included in this release is a sneak preview of…

Tonight’s red wine review is a fully and completely delicious Bordeaux-varietal red blend from Niagara that returned to the LCBO last month in the April 27 LCBO VINTAGES New Release Collection. It is produced by Stoney Ridge Estate Winery, a producer that was established in December 1986 as Stoney Ridge Cellars and was the 14th…

Please join us online tomorrow 11:30est. for announcements of this years conference. If you’ve never been to the conference you should check this out. Click the link in the document below to register.Read More