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By Rick VanSickle There is a weathered swath of red duct tape haphazardly marking the brink of terroir in one of Niagara’s most famed vineyards. It’s more than a demarcation, more than the line that divides the Wismer-Foxcroft Vineyard on the Twenty Mile Bench into north and south in Thomas Bachelder’s relentless exploration into the…

Meet the winner of the #McGuiganWinACar contest. The post McGuigan #WinaCar – We’ve got a Winner! first appeared on My VanCity. Read McGuigan #WinaCar – We’ve got a Winner! at MyVanCity

Mancozeb Meeting – Tuesday, Nov 4th, in Ellijay, GA: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/uga-grape-meeting-ellijay-tickets-1716936686849?aff=oddtdtcreator Join us to discuss recent research updates on grapes along with some discussion on recent proposed regulations on mancozeb use, focused on commercial grape producers. Topics include best practices for shoot thinning, the latest information on spotted lanternfly management, and key regulatory changes involving Mancozeb…

The 2022 Bordeaux Release is Coming This Saturday We are pleased to announce the 2022 Bordeaux Release, arriving at BCLIQUOR will be taking place on Saturday, November 1st. This year marks the 40th anniversary of this celebrated event, honouring four decades of Bordeaux excellence at BCLIQUOR. CLICK HERE TO VIEW ONLINE BROCHURE The 2022 collection offers…

Capturing the essence of west coast dining with a refined and regionally driven experience Coal Harbour, the magnificent North Shore Mountains, yachts and seaplanes, cyclists, joggers and people walking their dogs along the multi-use trail: the view from the large windows and expansive patio of H Tasting Lounge – a Vine Award winning restaurant for…

Fort Berens Estate Winery, nestled in the rugged beauty of Lillooet, British Columbia, continues to elevate its reputation as one of the province’s premier wine producers. Overlooking the scenic Fraser River, this pioneering winery has made its mark with a diverse portfolio of wines—offering nearly two dozen unique bottlings—but it’s their red wines that always…

Terroir expression defines the winning pairings at Black + Blue, with both sommeliers delivering thoughtful and memorable tableside performances Black + Blue Steakhouse once again set the stage for the latest round of the Fine Vintage Sommelier Showdown in Toronto, bringing together thoughtful wine strategy, tableside charisma, and a packed dining room eager to witness…

By Rick VanSickle Beginning with the 2022 vintage, the wines from the exciting Dobbin Estate winery on Twenty Mile Bench have reached an important milestone. Also in this Niagara Wine Report: We taste the new single-vineyard wines from Inniskillin, and “Monolith” tier expressions from the creative winemakers at Flat Rock Cellars. What started as a…

Gehringer’s Australian-trained Brendon Gehringer ‘ The latest newsletter from Gehringer Brothers Winery started off with this teaser: “We have some news that we are excited to share. Although we can’t let the ‘cat out of the bag’ just yet, we would be happy to say that there’s a new product that will be joining our…

What if your holiday toast could change a life? The post Elephant Island’s Little King Sparkling Wine Turns Heartbreak into Hope and Help for New Parents first appeared on My VanCity. Read Elephant Island’s Little King Sparkling Wine Turns Heartbreak into Hope and Help for New Parents at MyVanCity