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For years I’d been reading about the growing popularity of Greek wines in New York. The unfamiliar grape names and descriptions of their distinctive flavours intrigued me, so when Franco’s Liquor Store advertised a Saturday tasting of Greek wines, I booked us in immediately. When we arrived, Luigi was outside grilling fragrant lamb kebabs to…

Reading Time: 3 minutes The winery earns Canada’s top sparkling wine honour for a second time, highlighting the exceptional quality of Okanagan Falls as a premier sparkling wine region.  Okanagan Falls, BC [July 7, 2026]  Noble Ridge Vineyard & Winery is proud to announce that its flagship traditional-method sparkling wine, Noble Ridge 2019 The One,…

Reading Time: 4 minutes Introduction The 2025 vintage marks an important milestone for Blasted Church Vineyards. After the devastating January 2024 cold event dramatically reduced British Columbia’s grape crop, the Okanagan winery is once again crafting wines entirely from BC-grown fruit, a welcome return that many wine lovers have been waiting for. The first four…

Photo: Mt. Boucherie Winemaker Jeff Hundertmark The latest releases from sister wineries Mount Boucherie and Rust Wine Company confirm that both are recovering well from the vineyard damage in the 2024 vintage. “The harvest of 2025 was a bit of a shocker for us,” writes Jeff Hundertmark, the general manager and director of winemaking at…

Friday, Aug. 14, 2026.  10:00-2:30 UGA Tifton Campus View and taste existing and potential new cultivars of fresh market muscadine grapes. Where: Meet at the UGA Tifton Campus Muscadine Vineyard (see picture and directions below). Visitors may taste test any variety but taking cuttings is not allowed.  We have most released cultivars available, and we…

Summer is the season of effortless entertaining, and we’re so excited it’s here! From backyard dinners to impromptu get-togethers, Canadians are embracing the season of warmer days and longer evenings hosting casual gatherings, backyard barbecues, and more. For those looking to elevate their summer menus in a tasteful yet approachable way, Rewild Wines offers pairing…

An exploration of Armenia’s ancient wine history, focusing on indigenous varieties, evolving producers, and the landscapes behind them I’m a pretty good traveler. Armenia is the 70th country I’ve visited, although I have to admit not knowing its capital city, Yerevan. This past May, Armenia hosted the prestigious CMB (Concours Mondial de Bruxelles) Red and White…

A NEW CHAPTER FOR CANADA’S LONGEST RUNNING NATIONAL WINE COMPETITION The All Canadian Wine Championship (ACWC), Canada’s longest running national wine championship has entered an exciting new chapter with new leadership, renewed momentum, and an overwhelming support from wineries across the country.  Led by the new Director Tanya Sammut, this years championship welcomed more than…

Monday, June 30th: My British passport arrived – after weeks of agonising back-and-forth over documents with His Majesty’s Passport Office. Other arrivals today: our friend Zoltan from Bucharest and his travelling companion Dr. Enno Lippold, whom I knew from his days as a winemaker with Deinhard. They arrived from the Finger Lakes, where they had…

When company comes and you want to share just the right wine, a wine of quality and, of course, an Italian wine. Look no further than to Vulkà Etna Rosso. A rich and delicious red wine that won’t break the budget. The wine was paired with a Broccolini Caesar which can be served warm or…