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Recent editorial shifts reflect VineRoutes’ evolving coverage priorities and support next phase of growth As VineRoutes continues to evolve its editorial focus, deepening its coverage of wine culture, collecting, and place, we’re pleased to announce several key editorial appointments and role expansions that reflect where the publication is headed next. Matt Steeves (officially) joins VineRoutes…

Tonight’s red wine review is a lovely blend of mainly Tempranillo with Garnacha in support from Rioja, Spain, that landed at the LCBO as a brand-new arrival in last month’s January 10 LCBO VINTAGES New Release Collection. It is produced by Marqués de la Concordia Family of Wines, a fairly influential Spanish wine group that…

Here are my top wine picks from the February 7, 2026 LCBO VINTAGES New Release Collection (digital edition here). Titled “Our Most Romantic Wines”, this is the annual Valentine’s release and also includes a new batch of Online & Flagship Exclusive (OFE) wines. A good-sized release with just over 90 products offered, all of which…

Tonight’s white wine review is a lovely, certified sustainable, and vegan Sauvignon Blanc from Waihopai Valley in Marlborough. It arrived at the LCBO as the Wine of the Month in the January 10 LCBO VINTAGES New Release Collection. It is produced by Spy Valley Wines, a family-owned winery located deep in the Waihopai Valley, within…

Dark in color with a dark, dried fruit nose. On the mid palate the wine shows some fruity dark dried plums that match the nose along with some mild oak and tobacco notes. The finish is on the lighter side with noticeable sugar, and fruit notes dominating. Acidity and tannins are mild at best. Personally,…

“In this series I am bringing you an exclusive list of wines for Valentine’s” Once you’ve passed the early stages of a relationship, the Romance, and when you’ve gotten to know each other, exploring your love of wine together may add a spark to your Passion for Valentine’s Day. Passion, a feeling of strong and…

By Rick VanSickle As we start cheering on our athletes participating in the 2026 Winter Olympics today, why not toast them with Canadian wine made just for the occasion? Niagara’s Pillitteri Estate Winery is the official partner of the Canadian Olympic team, a relationship that began in 2018 and was extended last year for a…

Reading Time: 2 minutes Haywire Lunar Red with dumplings, Peking duck and honey-glazed spare ribs In celebration of the 2026 Lunar New Year and the Year of the Horse, Haywire Winery releases the latest vintage of its limited-edition Haywire Lunar Red — a wine that has become one of British Columbia’s most meaningful annual traditions.…

2024 Splash (white blend) River Stone Oliver, BC $22.90 The 2024 wines are part of the Good Neighbours Series, made from Washington State grapes.  This vintage is a blend of Chenin Blanc, Chardonnay, and Sauvignon Blanc.  Pale lemon yellow with medium-minus intensity.  The nose shows aromas of lemon, grapefruit, tropical fruit, apricot, grass, white flowers,…