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On Christmas Eve, tonight’s red wine review is an excellent Sangiovese from the Chianti Classico wine region that is a brand-new arrival at the LCBO and landed on shelves (and online) as part of the recent December 14th LCBO VINTAGES New Release Collection. It is produced by Vallepicciola, a family-run winery that was born from…

Every year, we’re privileged to taste hundreds of wines from across the globe, showcasing the depth and diversity of the wine world. The challenge, however, lies in selecting the most outstanding wines from such an impressive lineup. For our year-end consideration, we blind-tasted a curated selection of wines submitted by agents and wineries, ensuring a…

Reading Time: 5 minutes Top-shelf BC white wines are characterized by their exceptional quality, complexity, and expression of the region’s unique terroir. While individual wines may vary based on the grape variety, winemaking techniques, and specific vineyard conditions, here are some general characteristics that are associated with high-quality BC white wines: Crisp Acidity: BC’s cool…

By Wines in Niagara Wines in Niagara wishes all its readers and advertisers a Merry Christmas and the happiest of holidays, however you celebrate and wherever you are. It’s a Christmas where wineries in Ontario are enjoying a 13% HST tax holiday, thanks to the federal government under Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, that seems doomed…

Reading Time: 4 minutes Looking to elevate your holiday meals with the perfect wine pairings? Let these inspired combinations guide your festive menu: Church and State Gris de Noirs with succulent lobster River Stone Sparkling White Merlot paired with Mediterranean baked black cod (sablefish) Hester Creek Pinot Bianco complementing tender pork tenderloin Mayhem Anarchy Merlot…

As we settle in with family and friends this season, many of you might recall the holiday classic A Christmas Story and the legacy it has left us. Note: Martin Malivoire retells the story of the leg lamp in his own words below. The heart-warming American film was released on Nov. 18, 1983, and wasn’t…

Reading Time: 9 minutes Are you a member of the ABC (anything but Chardonnay) club? Why does the wine have a bad rep? The rise and fall of Chardonnay began in the nineties when Chardonnay’s production explosion occurred in Australia, California and, to a lesser degree, South America, used oak to emulate the high-end wines…

Photo: Township 7 winemaker Mary McDermott Like most Okanagan producers, Township 7 Vineyards & Winery made most of the wines for its 2024 vintage with Washington and California grapes. Look for them next year under a new tier: The Interlude Series. The devastation of the January 2024 freeze did not extend to the Fraser Valley…

After enjoying the excellent 2020 Kew Vineyards Marsanne a few months ago (and still widely available in stores today), tonight’s sparkling wine reviews a pair of wonderful bubblies from the same producer in Niagara that arrived at the LCBO as part of the feature story on Bubbles in the December 14 LCBO VINTAGES New Release…

Hello everyone, As part of the Southeastern Spotted Lanternfly Working Group, a colleague of mine at the University of Tennessee has developed a survey to help prioritize the research and Extension needs from our growers. With the spotted lanternfly recently discovered in Georgia, these priorities will help us focus our next steps to best help…