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<a Photo: Winemaker Mary McDermott The recent releases from Township 7 Vineyards & Winery consisted of three wines made with American grapes and one from the splendid 2022 Okanagan vintage. Winemaker Mary McDermott also included an encouraging note about the 2025 vintage after her account of earlier vintages. “In past years, particularly 2021 and 2023,”…

Holland Marsh whites Thursday, January 1st: Started the new year off with a couple of tastings. Holland March Wineries describes itself on its website this way: Nestled in Canada’s premier historical farming community, The Holland Marsh – The Nersisyan Family strives to harmoniously infuse the Tradition of Old World winemaking with some New World flare.…

Tonight’s red wine review is a lovely Xinomavro (ksee-NOH-mah-vroh) from Naoussa in northern Greece. A perennial favourite, this latest vintage arrived at the LCBO in the November 22 LCBO VINTAGES New Release Collection, with plenty of bottles still available for purchase across Ontario. It is produced by one of Greece’s most historic and influential wineries…

Reading Time: < 1 minute Sky Chase is a new winery emerging near St. Thomas, ON. It is NOT recognizable from its former ownership and promises to offer new experiences. Go. See. Find. Enjoy. The photos are from a family visit to the winery in the summer of 2025. Sky Chase Official Opening The post…

Seeking sophisticated alcohol-free alternatives. The post Beyond Dry January: Alcohol moderation trends first appeared on My VanCity.

Tickets are currently on sale for four International Festival Tastings (IFT) and the Bacchanalia Gala Dinner + Auction, The post Vancouver International Wine Festival Ticket On-Sale Dates first appeared on My VanCity.

A year defined by restaurants, relationships, and the art of the table, these were readers’ favourites in food and wine The year 2025 marked a defining moment for VineRoutes’ food and wine coverage, led by the launch of our inaugural Restaurant Awards, which recognized 22 restaurants across Canada for delivering exceptional food and wine experiences.…

Happy New Year! To start off 2026, tonight’s white wine review is an excellent Semillon from the Barossa Valley in Australia. It arrived at the LCBO – along with its companion Shiraz – late last year in the November 22nd LCBO VINTAGES New Release Collection, and both are readily available for purchase today. It is…

By Rick VanSickle Canadian wine visionary Donald Triggs was appointed Wednesday as an Officer of the Order of Canada, recognizing outstanding achievement and merit of the highest degree. Triggs was one of 80 Canadians appointed to the Order of Canada — a list that includes Olympians, journalists, Indigenous leaders and doctors. Triggs, known for starting…

Jackson-Triggs is Canada’s #1 wine brand*, proudly Canadian-owned and operated for more than 30 years. The post Canadians embrace Dry January with Jackson-Triggs first appeared on My VanCity.