Road 13 & Me
I have so many connections to the Okanagan Valley’s Road 13 Vineyards that I hardly know where to start. The connections actually go so far back that they weren’t even...
Wine 101: Sur Lie Waiter Recommendations
Sur lie is one of those wine-speak labeling terms that I can't explain to someone without heading down a rabbit hole. People love to think of wine as romantic and...
A Summertime Ode to Pink Wine and Watermelon
Since I’ve already espoused the virtues of dry rosé on this site, it should come as no surprise that I’ve been trying my fair share this summer. And while it’s...
Z103.5 Loves a Little Sparkling
This morning, we were delighted to spark some witty on-air conversation between Scott Fox and Kat Callaghan on Z103.5 Toronto's Hit Music station! Fueled by our provision of Sparkling Chardonnay...
Top Wine Picks for Your Summer Party
Depending on where you live, Canadian winters can be quite harsh. Nature’s unrelenting icy grip for up to six months a year has borne in us the need to compensate...
A Mid-August BC Vintage Report
Summer is a glorious time to be in wine country. The vines are full and green, berries are just starting véraison (colour change) and we’re still on friendly terms with...
From Nottingham to Nova Scotia
In the four years since setting up shop in Nova Scotia’s Gaspereau Valley, Pete and Sue Luckett have expanded gradually their lineup of fruit and grape wines based on what...
The Friday Files: Award-Winning Canadian Wines & Industry Updates
WineAlign announced all the medal winners at the 2014 National Wine Awards of Canada this week. Of the 1,300+ wines entered in the competition, 11 earned the elusive platinum award,...