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By Lidija Biro A visionary, a maverick, a savvy businesswoman … all apt descriptors for Debbie Trenholm, sommelier and founder of Savvy Company. Savvy Company is an online marketplace for wines, craft ciders, artisan cheeses and small-batch coffee made across Canada. Customers can order from Savvy’s online shop, become a club subscriber, attend a Savvy…

Jess Otting and Augusta Vanmuyen have formed an extraordinary tandem, bringing organic viticulture and exceptional winemaking to new heights at both Tawse and Redstone wineries, in Ontario It should go without saying that the relationship between the vineyard and the cellar is integral to crafting wines that truly reflect their place and time. At both…

Reading Time: 4 minutes This is a Guest Post by Mark Berry. The present time constitutes a noble period for BC wine production. The province sees continuous expansion of its winery industry with exceptional quality wine production and tourism that continues to grow throughout its vast regions. Wine prices have delicately increased as the only…

Tonight’s sparkling wine review is a lovely Blanquette de Limoux crafted in the traditional method using the Mauzac varietal. This bubbly was featured as part of the theme on Women in Wine in the recent March 1st LCBO VINTAGES New Release Collection and is widely available at LCBO outlets across Ontario. It is produced by…

Photo: Hester Creek’s Mark Sheridan Hester Creek Estate Winery near Oliver is one of the first Okanagan wineries to release 2024 vintage wines made with imported grapes. The quality of the wines should comfort all consumers who want to continue supporting their favourite wineries as they navigate the crisis caused by the almost total destruction…

Reading Time: 5 minutes Hester Creek Estate Winery has released four wines from the new Columbia Valley Collection: Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Gris, Viognier, and Cabernet Franc Rosé. Before going to the wine information and tasting notes, here is the background on the 2024 harvest and the “crafted in BC” program. 2024 Harvest Columbia Valley AVA…

2021 Entre-Deux-Mers Chateau Nicot Entre de Mers, France $22.99 Pale lemon yellow with medium-minus intensity.  An interwoven nose of citrus, melon, gooseberry, lanolin, and gunflint with a smoky back end.  Good balance with good mouthfeel.  Juicy on the palate with the fresh aromas reflected on the palate followed by a medium-plus finish with some flavours…

If you’ve never had the pleasure of trying a Nero d’Avola it’s worth a try. It’s a bit of a more rustic grape, less refined or elegant than some. This wine is dark in color with a mild red berry nose. On the mid palate the wine displays firm black cherries along with some mild…