The Friday Files: Top Canadian Wine News of the Week by Ben MacPhee-Sigurdson
Hey hey! I’m in Penticton, BC, as you read this, judging at the 2015 B.C. Wine Awards. Apparently there were a record number of entries this year, which is certainly...
Top Wine Picks! – Fort Berens Estate Winery
There’s no one else doing quite what Fort Berens Estate Winery is doing right now. That’s because when it comes to making wine in Lillooet, they’re pretty much the only...
Wine 101: Cava
As I sip on a glass of Cava in the beautiful bay of Sitges in Catalonia, Spain, I am reminded how bubbles make me feel special. Yes, this setting is...
Top Wine Picks! Flat Rock Cellars
Over the last fifteen years, Flat Rock Cellars has been carving out a reputation on the Jordan Bench, primarily with the grapes Riesling, Chardonnay, and Pinot Noir. They've also managed...
Canadian Winery Spotlight: Wild Goose Vineyards
While most Canadians have heard of the Okanagan Valley and their famous vineyards, it's often hard to find these wines at local liquor stores across the country. Especially when it...
Pair it Up! Tomatoes, Fresh Fig, and Blue Cheese Salad
In Ontario, this hot September has kept the bounty of farm fresh tomatoes rolling in. Flavourful, perfectly ripened tomatoes are hard to beat, and are often at their best served...
Canadian Winery Spotlight: Fort Berens Estate Winery
The pioneering spirit of being first at something is cause for both great excitement and queasy uncertainty. Thankfully, the dedication and hard work that went into establishing Fort Berens Estate...
Wine 101: Decanting Young Reds
Face it – fall’s right around the corner! As the temps start to creep lower, my wine-drinking preferences shift from pink/white/bubbly wine, back to bigger, heartier reds to take the...