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After enjoying the lovely 2019 El Goru Gold Monastrell / Syrah / Cabernet Sauvignon last year, we go up a notch for tonight’s red wine review with another vegan and organic Monastrell-based blend from the same producer that is a brand-new arrival at the LCBO, landing on shelves across Ontario as part of this weekend’s…

A celebration of culinary innovation, immersive dining, and exceptional wine programs across Canada, these were readers’ favourite restaurant stories of the past year From the vibrant food and wine culture of Montreal to the cutting-edge culinary experiences found in Halifax, Toronto, and Quebec City, 2024 has been an extraordinary year for gastronomic exploration. This selection…

Join us at one of the available locations for an interactive workshop that will focus on navigating the many available resources to Southeastern grape growers on building an effective pest and disease management spray program. Be prepared to work in group settings to design spray programs within specific examples. This program will highlight their critical…

Reading Time: 4 minutes Step into the world of Vasanti Wines, where every bottle tells a story of craftsmanship and passion. From the robust elegance of the 2021 Syrah to the enchanting complexity of the 2022 Cabernet Franc and Merlot, these wines showcase bold flavours that linger on the palate and captivate the senses. Since…

By Rick VanSickle No wine before its time is a credo that Niagara’s 16 Mile Cellar winemaker Morgan Juniper lives by. Note, also in this Niagara Wine Report: A small LCBO release on Jan. 4 features a lovely red blend from Black Bank Hill. The small, boutique winery, which making a clear statement for the…

Photo: Mark Hopley in Hester Creek cellar with Brooke Jesus Hester Creek Estate Winery is, in my judgement, one of the leading wineries in the Okanagan. The quartet of current releases simply confirms that for me. Why is Hester Creek so good? Wine quality always begins in the vineyard. The Hester Creek site was established…

Happy New Year! For tonight’s red wine review, I’m starting off the new year with this terrific Smart Buy from Greece that is a brand-new arrival in this Saturday’s LCBO VINTAGES New Release Collection on January 4th – and already widely available for purchase across Ontario. Like the excellent 2023 Skouras Wild Ferment Assyrtiko that…

We all know that Terry Pomerantz is a great enthusiast of good wine. However, his passion for Bordeaux, Italian reds, and Californian wines doesn’t prevent him from enjoying a well-chilled rosé, whether it’s pure or in sangria. Hence, Terry offers you a range of tips to store your bottles of rosé wine, even when one…

Happy New Year! Here’s my top wine picks from the first release of the year, which is always the annual Smart Buys Release, where most of the wines are priced at under $20. In this release, 52 of the 74 wines are less than $20. Interestingly, the average price of a bottle is just north…

As you may have noticed, I don’t buy a lot of Shirazs … A lot of them are just too jammy … I’ve had this one, a long time ago, and liked it, so I went off my usual script and bought this one … Inky dark in color with a nice mild black berry…