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START OF THE GRAPE HARVEST IN THE RHÔNE VALLEY: AN EARLY VINTAGE, MARKED BY CLIMATIC CONTRASTS AND PROMISING QUALITY Early, promising and concentrated, the 2025 harvest of France’s second largest AOC vineyard has officially begun, more than ten days earlier than in 2024. The harvest is being driven by favorable health conditions, particularly well preserved…

The Canadian Association of Professional Sommeliers (CAPS) Ontario chapter is once again inviting sommeliers, wine professionals and enthusiasts alike to put their blind tasting skills to the test in the 2025 CAPS Cup Challenge. Taking place simultaneously across three cities—Toronto, Ottawa, and Niagara—on Tuesday, September 23 at 1:00 PM, this annual competition celebrates the art…

Tonight’s white wine review is a lovely white wine from Santorini that is primarily crafted with Assyrtiko. It arrived at the LCBO in last month’s August 16th LCBO VINTAGES New Release Collection. It is produced by Estate Argyros, the premier and largest private vineyard owner on the island of Santorini, Greece. While Estate Argyros was…

Ticket sales are at record levels and all Saturday tasting segments are on track to sell out in the coming weeks. The post Victoria International Wine Festival October 3rd and 4th first appeared on My VanCity. Read Victoria International Wine Festival October 3rd and 4th at MyVanCity

We are pleased to announce the release of the distinguished 2022 Bordeaux wines at BCLIQUOR. The post You’re Invited 2022 Bordeaux Release first appeared on My VanCity. Read You’re Invited 2022 Bordeaux Release at MyVanCity

By Rick VanSickle KIN Vineyards has made the most of crafting expressive Pinot Noirs and Chardonnays from the marginal climate in the Ottawa Valley. Also in this Ontario Wine Report: First Pinot Noir from new Niagara brand KiMu Wines, plus our picks from a robust Ontario release at Vintage stores Saturday, including Westcott Vineyards, Domaine…

Sommaire Portuguese Wine Regions Portuguese Grape Varieties Key Characteristics of Red Wines from Portugal Top 5 Portuguese Red Wines The Pomerantz Foundation Portuguese Wine Regions Portuguese Grape Varieties Key Characteristics of Red Wines from Portugal Top 5 Portuguese Red Wines The Pomerantz Foundation Because Terry Pomerantz loves dry red wines, it was high time he…

Monday, September 8th: Tasted a case of Niagara College wines this morning: NCTW Balance Brut (N/V) A blend of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. Pale straw colour; active mousse of tiny bubbles; toasty. Leesy, apple and lemon zest bouquet; light-bodied, crisply dry, elegant, apple and lemon flavours. Lives up to its name on balance. Great length.…

Overlooking the Okanagan Lake in West Kelowna is Mt. Boucherie Estate Winery. Established as a grape growing business in 1968 and founded as a winery in 1999, Mt. Boucherie operated a modest tasting room until 2020, when it opened the 15,000-square-foot facility my husband and I visited last week. The modern but classic tasting room…

Tonight’s red wine review is an excellent, vegan-certified Single Vineyard Xinomavro that made its debut at the LCBO as part of the feature on Greek wines in last month’s LCBO VINTAGES New Release Collection on August 16th. It is produced by Kir-Yianni, a renowned Greek winery that was founded in 1997 by Yiannis Boutaris (1942-2024),…