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  • November 16, 2024 LCBO VINTAGES Release Wine Picks: Giftable Wines

    Here are my top wine picks from the November 16, 2024 LCBO VINTAGES New Release Collection, which is titled “Enjoyful Gifts”, while the mini-theme spotlights the wines from Greece. This is a large release with more than 140 wines offered, and includes quite a few wines that are Online & Flagship Exclusives (OFE). Overall, it…

  • Discover “Colli dei Longobardi” – Italian Wine and Flavour Route 🍷🍇

    Colli dei Longobardi Wine Route is a historical and cultural food and wine trail. The post Discover “Colli dei Longobardi” – Italian Wine and Flavour Route 🍷🍇 first appeared on My VanCity. Read Discover “Colli dei Longobardi” – Italian Wine and Flavour Route 🍷🍇 at MyVanCity

  • #FavouriteThings Holiday Gift Suggestions | Terra Vista Vineyards | En Terre Wines

    Please note that quantities are very limited. The post #FavouriteThings Holiday Gift Suggestions | Terra Vista Vineyards | En Terre Wines first appeared on My VanCity. Read #FavouriteThings Holiday Gift Suggestions | Terra Vista Vineyards | En Terre Wines at MyVanCity

  • Tasting Meyer Gewürztraminer & Pinot Noir 2023

    Reading Time: 2 minutes Meyer Family Vineyards will release two excellent wines from the 2023 vintage in the next few months. Before going to the tasting notes, here are Chris Carson’s comments on the challenges of the 2023 growing season. 2023 Harvest The 2023 growing season was an interesting one that started in early November 2022…

  • Invasive Spotted Lanternfly Detected in Georgia

    From the Georgia Department of Agriculture: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:Thursday, November 14, 2024Office of Communications404-656-3689 Invasive Spotted Lanternfly Detected in Georgia  ATLANTA, GA — Today, the Georgia Department of Agriculture (GDA) has received confirmation from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) that the first detection of Spotted Lanternfly (Lycorma delicatula or SLF), an invasive planthopper that poses…

  • A-list Artisans: Dan Sullivan and the rise of Rosehall Run

    Leah Spooner sat with Dan Sullivan, whilst overlooking the original 2001 plantings of Rosehall Run, to discuss his winemaking journey and the impact he’s had on the wine scene in Prince Edward County, and Ontario as a whole Dan Sullivan is someone who is quite charismatic, but at the same time he’s one of the…

  • Wednesday Wine Reviews with @Sam_WineTeacher

    2022 CaSal di Serra Verdicchio Classico Superiore Umani Ronchi Castelli di Jesi, Italy $21.99 Lemon yellow with medium-minus intensity.  Aromas of Sweet peach, lemon cream, elderflower, Champagne table grapes, almond, and a hint of salinity.  Good balance with a slightly oily texture.  The flavours reflect the nose followed by a medium-plus finish.  A pleasant luncheon…

  • #FavouriteThings Holiday Gift Suggestions | Moët Hennessy

    The ultimate gift collection from Moët Hennessy. The post #FavouriteThings Holiday Gift Suggestions | Moët Hennessy first appeared on My VanCity. Read #FavouriteThings Holiday Gift Suggestions | Moët Hennessy at MyVanCity

  • Advance Tickets and Passes on Sale Now for VanWineFest 2025

    It’s the season for savings, and we’re pleased to offer festivalgoers a deal on all our tasting room events and passes. The post Advance Tickets and Passes on Sale Now for VanWineFest 2025 first appeared on My VanCity. Read Advance Tickets and Passes on Sale Now for VanWineFest 2025 at MyVanCity

  • Skouras Wild Ferment Assyrtiko 2023 (Greece) – Wine Review

    After enjoying the excellent 2022 Skouras Wild Ferment Assyrtiko last year, tonight’s white wine review is the latest vintage of this terrific wine that arrived at the LCBO recently in last month’s October 19 LCBO VINTAGES New Release Collection. This white wine is produced by Domaine Skouras, a well-known winery that was founded by George…