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Poplar Grove Winery Celebrating the 30th Vintage ✨
The last 18 years have been a journey of transformation. The post Poplar Grove Winery Celebrating the 30th Vintage ✨ first appeared on My VanCity. Read Poplar Grove Winery Celebrating the 30th Vintage ✨ at MyVanCity
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There’s a new Grape King crowned, and her name is Augusta Van Muyen
By Rick VanSickle Tawse winery’s Augusta Van Muyen has been chosen by her peers as the 2025-2026 Ontario Grape King, becoming only the fourth female “king” since 1956 to be awarded the honour. Newly crowned Grape King Augusta Van Muyen. Photo by Denis Cahill (as well as top photo). “Augusta has accomplished an enormous amount…
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Rhône Valley Vineyards Share Highlights from the 2025 Harvest
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…
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CAPS Cup challenge returns across Ontario this September
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…
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Atlantis White 2024 (Santorini) – Wine Review
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…
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Victoria International Wine Festival October 3rd and 4th
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
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You’re Invited 2022 Bordeaux Release
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
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New wines from KIN Vineyards, KiMu and our picks from a robust Niagara release at Vintages
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…
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Top 5 Best Red Wines from Portugal
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…
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A Wine Lover’s Diary, part 991: Niagara College Teaching Winery
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.…