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Assess winemaking practices and support producers in building wine longevity. The post Bourgogne Wines Invest in the Future first appeared on My VanCity. Read Bourgogne Wines Invest in the Future at MyVanCity

Photo: Winemaker Lynzee Schatz (courtesy of Evolve Winery) The spirit of the late Harry McWatters may have been lurking in the ether at this summer’s opening of Evolve Sparking House, a Penticton winery dedicated to making bubbly wine. In his day, no one in the Okanagan was more passionate about sparkling wine than Harry. At…

An optimal vintage for whoever is buying If this year is defined by a singular emotion, it’s anxiety. That’s nothing new in farming, however I’m talking about anxiety over the abysmal grape market rather than any natural phenomenon. Many of us were so busy scrambling for buyers, we may have forgotten to notice just how…

By Rick VanSickle The “dream team” winemaking couple of Peter Gamble and Ann Sperling base themselves in Niagara, but their very own passion project is 10,600 km away. The couple has etched their legacy in stone on the Canadian wine landscape from the vineyards of B.C., through Ontario and all the way to the tranquil…

Monday, September 29th: Dinner at John Nadeau’s. He prepared shrimps in a curry sauce and for the meal, baked trout. I brought over a bottle of Demazet Côtes du Rhône Armoiries 2022. Wednesday, October 1st: Visited York Vineyards, Marty Werner’s sparkling wine facility on the St. David’s Bench – the only Ontario winery that produces…

With six VineRoutes Restaurant Awards, the duo’s Liberty Entertainment Group sets a new benchmark for excellence — blending heritage, innovation, and world-class wine programs You wouldn’t expect Nadia and Nick Di Donato to know stillness. Over the last 40 years, the creative minds behind Liberty Entertainment Group built and bloomed an entertainment empire, which spans…

A toast to a pioneer, a builder, and a lasting inspiration whose work elevated Canadian wine to the world stage Few figures have left as indelible a mark on Canadian wine as Allan Jackson, co-founder of Jackson-Triggs and one of the most influential vintners in this country’s history. His recent passing marks the loss of…

By Rick VanSickle A visionary and giant of the Canadian wine industry, Allan Jackson, has passed away. “Few people have shaped the Canadian wine industry as profoundly as Allan Jackson,” Arterra Canada wrote on LinkedIn today. “As one of the founders of Jackson-Triggs (along with Donald Triggs), and an instrumental force behind what would become…

Wine Growers Canada is bringing the award-winning international movement to Canada for the first time. The post Introducing Come Over October: A new way to gather over wine in Canada first appeared on My VanCity. Read Introducing Come Over October: A new way to gather over wine in Canada at MyVanCity

VineRoutes recognizes 22 dining destinations across Canada with its top honours for outstanding food and wine experiences Exceptional food and wine experiences are a testament to the dedication of chefs, wine directors, sommeliers, and restaurateurs. Delivering a memorable evening requires far more than great cooking—it’s about balance: thoughtful pairings, refined service, atmosphere, and a wine…