Wine 101: Wine And Cheese
One of the most casual yet pleasurable social activities involves cheese and wine. It's a classic pairing that always delights. Although it can be quick and easy to organize, the...
Wine 101: Riesling Revolution
Dinner is calling for a white wine. Going for something new is in order and the choices are plenty. You’re standing in front of the Riesling section but like many...
Wine 101: Where is Wine Made?
Don’t worry — there’s no test, and no, you don’t need to list out every wine-producing region you can think of (and even if you do, there’s no prize). Let’s...
Wine 101: Tips on Touring Wine Country
Last week, My Wine Canada founder Jackie McLachlan and I traversed up and down the Okanagan and Similkameen Valleys visiting partner wineries. Almost every winery we went to was in...
Wine 101: Canadian Prohibition
While there’s widespread awareness of early-20th century Prohibition in the U.S., I always find it interesting that the Canadian version of it hardly ever gets a public mention. Long story...
Wine 101: Sparkling Wit & Wisdom
Well, we’ve almost arrived at New Year’s Eve when many of us will be popping the corks of Canadian sparkling wines, Spanish Cavas and French Champagnes (amongst others). I’ve assembled...
Wine 101: Where Does the Butter Come From?
I've had someone ask recently about 'buttery' wines and even though some readers may find the concept basic, this is, after all, Wine 101. When I hear of a wine...
Canadian Sparkling Wine
Canada is a big country with a myriad of climates and topographies. It’s often a surprise to people from elsewhere that we make any wine at all, mostly due to...