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Through their vegan, organic, and biodynamic approach, Querciabella creates wines that honour the harmony of nature The sound of cicadas humming in the trees, crickets chirping in the grass and birds twittering as they flit about. Those are the sounds of a healthy ecosystem, and those are some of the sounds you’ll hear if you…

Photo: Winemaker Grant Stanley Pinot Noir is now the second most widely planted grape variety in British Columbia and the fastest-growing red. Arguably, no winemaker has contributed more to the success of the varietal in BC than Grant Stanley. Grant was born in Vancouver in 1967 but started his winemaking career in New Zealand, including…

Inky dark in color with a vibrant black berry nose … On the mid palate the wine displays some lovely black plum flavors, quite rich … On the medium length finish the wine displays some lovely vibrant acidity and tannins that slightly overwhelm the fruit, and some noticeable pepper. Depending on how you prefer your…

Tonight’s red wine review is a lovely, vegan-friendly Australian Shiraz. It is a brand-new arrival at the LCBO that landed on shelves (and online) in Ontario as part of last month’s September 21 LCBO VINTAGES New Release Collection. Escapade Vineyards wines are produced by Shanahans Wines, a family-owned and operated winery situated in the hamlet…

2020 Gewürztraminer Rust Oliver, BC $18.70 Golden yellow/apricot in colour with medium-plus intensity.  The aromatic nose shows aromas of peach, apricot, limeade, mango, floral, and hints of spice.  Good balance and good body.  Dry on the palate with flavours of honey, melon, passion fruit, and mango followed by a medium-plus finish with just a touch…

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In March I reviewed a series of wines made by Allison Findlay and her students at Niagara College’s teaching winery. I have been doing this for many years, rating their wines for possible inclusion on the Dean’s List. The most impressive sample, not yet bottled then, was the Pinot Noir 2022. My note was as…

The top CAPS Ontario #BOSC24 regional sommeliers head to final provincials November 12th in Toronto The Canadian Association of Professional Sommeliers (CAPS) Ontario is excited to announce the four finalists who will be advancing to the 2024 Best Ontario Sommelier Competition (BOSC). Taking place on November 12th at the Liberty Grand Entertainment Complex in Toronto,…

Does the term “Chinese food” conjure visions of deep-fried wontons, sweet-and-sour chicken, and egg rolls accompanied by little plastic packets of plum sauce, hot mustard, and soy sauce? If so, it’s time to acquaint yourself with “authentic” Chinese food. Much like the notion of Italian food, French food, Spanish food, Mexican food, or any other…

By Rick VanSickle Riverview Cellars Winery is one of the lucky few in the region to enjoy a captive audience of tourists cruising up and down the Niagara Parkway in search of vinous treats. They come by car, by bike, by bus and even by foot from the picturesque tourist hot spot of Niagara-on-the-Lake in…