Improve your bottom line with wine A dismal economy has taken its toll on the extremely competitive and challenging restaurant trade in the last few years, and many establishments were forced...
Virtual wineries: the next wave in Canadian winemaking There’s a new buzzword for Canadian wine enthusiasts: “virtual winery”. This term is nothing new: virtual wineries have been active around the world for decades...
Canada's next wine region emerges in Creston Valley If one was asked to close their eyes and picture British Columbia Wine country, it is very unlikely that the images formed in their mind will be of the Creston...
New regulations for Nova Scotia wine industry The regulations establish a minimum Nova Scotia content of 85 per cent for grape wines and 100 per cent content for non-grape wines such as blueberry and maple...
California wines are golden in Canada The 2009 economic recession hit California wines like a two-by-four to the head. Sales plummeted in America, especially among high-end wines, and numerous wineries...
British Columbia's Newest Winery Opens its Doors in Creston Former Calgary couple Bob Johnson and Petra Flaa found the draw to start their own winery in Creston too strong to resist because of the area's unique microclimate...
Greek wine makes its way into the spotlight Upon telling many a person that I was off to Greece to experience the country's wines, more often than not I was met with confused looks and often violent exclamations...
Australia: The state of the nation Australia, for many a year, has been the vanguard of modern wine production, making some truly world-class bottlings that have been judged and scored highly in both the blind and...
Ontario wines: An early look at the 2009 vintage Currently in the midst of my 27th year, I’ve noticed that time is quickly flying by. It seems like just yesterday we were complaining about the dire summer of 2009, only to be rescued...
Primitivo to Zinfandel…“I am your father!" In a Maury Povich-esque finding a few years ago, it turns out that “Primitivo is…The Father!” For years, Zinfandel was...
From grapes to great A closer look at the wine regions of Ontario – home to some of the world’s best wines and winemakers...
Meaty, beaty, big and bouncy: The crowd rocking sound of GSM Grenache, Syrah and Mourvedre almost never play solo, and if they do, it ain’t acoustic....
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