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Here’s my top wine picks from the April 13, 2024 LCBO VINTAGES New Release Collection, in which the theme focuses on “Perfect Pairings for Spring Celebrations”. It is a good-sized release with 95 products on offer, all of which should be available at LCBO outlets across Ontario by this Saturday. We’ll begin with the theme…

Penn State Extension is offering a virtual webinar on April 29 from 11:00 AM to 12:30 AM on the topic of climate change and dynamic weather patterns’ impact on management of vineyards. This webinar is one of a series of free events involving several Extension programs around the U. S., including the University of Georgia.…

Photo: Ruffino brand ambassador Beppe d’Andrea It would be hard to think of a Tuscan winery more strongly identified with Chianti than Ruffino. No doubt, that is one reason why it was among the large contingent of Italian wineries at the recent Vancouver International Wine Festival. Ruffino was represented by its veteran brand ambassador, Beppe…

Get the first opportunity to try the delicious newly released wines. Read Naramata Bench Spring Release – Friday, May 3rd at MyVanCity

For some wine enthusiasts, the topic of sustainability is not top of mind, but for others a wine’s sustainability story – or lack of one – helps them choose one bottle over another. Sustainability often comes across as a complex conversation, but it doesn’t have to be that way. According to a 2021 Kerry Group…

2021 Chardonnay (McLean Creek Vineyard) Meyer Family Vineyards Okanagan Falls, BC $32.26 Lemon yellow with medium intensity.  The nose is fresh and appealing with aromas of lemon, lime, Golden Delicious apples, butter, toast, and honeydew.  Well balanced with a creamy texture.  The flavours mirror the nose followed by a medium-long lingering finish.  An absolute delight…

Tonight’s red wine review is an excellent Hawke’s Bay Syrah that arrived at the LCBO last month as an Online & Flagship Exclusive in the March 2nd LCBO VINTAGES New Release Collection – with bottles now available at quite a few stores across Ontario. It is produced by Babich Wines, one of New Zealand’s most…

Reading Time: 7 minutes In March, I had the opportunity to visit Hester Creek Estate Winery and participate in a media event for a new wine to be launched in June. I also tasted some of the new wines. Before going to the tasting notes, here is the background information on the 2023 Harvest. The…

Friday, April 5th: Had a wisdom tooth extracted this morning. I think my IQ has dropped ten points. The dentist says no alcohol for “a few days.” Trying to parse what “a few days” means. Does it mean I can’t toast the eclipse on Monday? No chance. Henry of Pelham’s new sparkling wine Henry of…

Register for a presentation this Thursday, April 11th to hear about opportunities with drip irrigation in the vineyard.Read More