Wine 101: The Lesser-Known Regions
Last week, Ben asked the question where is wine made? Today I'm picking a few regions you may never have suspected of producing great wine. We all have the standby...
Wine 101: Bottle Formats
Walking into most wine shops, the pickings are slim for wine that doesn't come in a 750 mL bottle. In the days of a less global market, the sizes and...
Wine 101: What’s The Deal With Lillooet?
Last week, my phone buzzed with a text from Jake Skakun, my pal and editorial colleague here at My Wine Canada. “Whoa! Stoked to see Fort Berens on MWC!’ It...
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...