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RAISE A GLASS TO WINE THAT GIVES BACK TO THE EARTH: CELEBRATING NATIONAL WINE DAY WITH REWILD WINE Sustainably crafted and 100% vegan, Rewild Wine offers Canadians National Wine Day on May 25th. May 25th, 2026, marks National Wine Day, honouring the craft of one of the world’s oldest and most cherished beverages. With Canadians…

We are within a month or so of the anticipated initial emergence of grape root borer (GRB) adults here in North Georgia. We normally start to see adult emergence and activity in late June or early July. As such, if you are planning on managing for GRB, it is time to start considering your option…

Sunday, May 10th: London. Deborah and I are staying at the house of our friend Livia Prior in Hampstead. We took her to dinner at a local Lebanese restaurant, coincidentally named Oliviya. We started with Chateau Ksara Blanc de Blancs 2022 and moved on to Chateau Musar Hochar 2021. Back at the house we had…

2023 Domaine des Tourelles Vallé de la Bekka Lebannon White Wine Marquis Wine Cellars Currently on Sale for $22.99 from $28.74 1034 Davie Street Vancouver BC This past week, I wanted a wine to pair with my Chicken Musakhan, a classic Palestinian dish, and found myself drawn to Lebanon. The country’s winemaking history stretches back…

By Rick VanSickle When Wines in Niagara published its first post on March 24, 2010, it was with little fanfare; a simple story that originally ran in the print edition of the St. Catharines Standard. Also in this Ontario Wine Report: Our recommendations for Niagara wines being released at Vintages stores, including Wending Home Sauvignon…

Photo: Alan Dickinson The many fans of Synchromesh Wines, the Okanagan Falls Riesling specialist, will welcome the news that the winery’s vineyard has recovered after the freeze damage in 2023 and 2024. Synchromesh owner Alan Dickinson writes: “After some rough winters, we had a beautiful growing season in 2025. The hard work and difficult decisions…

#ThisWineThatDish Winemaker’s Cut Sauvignon Blanc | Broccoli Caesar“In this series, I will be sharing my take on which Wines pair well with some inspirational recipes” The wines from Winemaker’s Cut were so delicious I enjoyed them over a few days and of course had to pair them with a dish that made the perfect pairing.…

Last week I had the pleasure of attending three events celebrating wine, terroir, and the artisans who work their magic. May 11 Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG and Tuscan IGP/DOP Walk About On Monday afternoon, I attended a masterclass and walk-around tasting featuring select wines from Montepulciano’s renowned Vino Nobile di Montepulciano appellation. Montepulciano has…

LITTLE ENGINE WINES OPENS VINEYARD TERRACE FOR THE 2026 SEASON A New Evening Lakeside Lounge Experience Debuts on the Naramata Bench Little Engine Wines has officially opened its Vineyard Terrace for the season, introducing a new evening lounge experience where the lake, the vines, and golden hour come together on the Naramata Bench. The Vineyard…

In an era of rising costs, shifting tastes, and social media noise, some of Canada’s most enduring restaurants reveal the principles that continue to guide their success In the past few years, Canada’s restaurant news cycle has often sounded like a dismal broken record: struggles here, closures there. From unexpected rent hikes to forced early…