Italy's native grape varieties are its wine idustry's greatest strength. They are an important part of the cultural fabric, a fantastic point of differentiation against the monotony of international grapes, and a formidable tool in the fight against climate…
Low alcohol wine is becoming more popular as people strive to make healthier lifestyle choices. But…what actually are low alcohol wines? How is it made? What does lower alcohol wine taste like? Where can I find the best low…
Why are some wines aged in oak barrels? Wine ageing in oak can benefit certain wine styles; integrating flavours, softening tannins, and adding complexity. What is an oaked wine? How is wine aged? What is the difference between French…
Vinho Verde wines. The ultimate in light, bright, easy-drinking whites. Low in alcohol, refreshing, subtly sparkling, and with just a touch of fruity sweetness on the finish. An affordable option in a sea of increasingly expensive wine choices. This…
I have long been an enthusiast of Gulfi Nero d'Avola wines. Despite the arid summer heat of their vineyards in Sicily's southeast, Gulfi manages to coax freshness and finesse from the region's powerful red grape. I recently had the…
On Seven Estate Winery is among the finest producers of Canadian Chardonnay. Read on for an estate profile and 2020 vintage notes.…
A Tuscan wine producer in its prime! Le Ragnaie Brunello di Montalcino is incredibly elegant, balancing power and finesse. Check out my conversation with owner Riccardo Campinoti and tasting notes from the 2016 to 2018 wines.…
A few years ago, Santorini white wine flooded my local wine shops each summer. Now they are all gone. Where did all the Assyrtiko go?…
Elizabeth Gabay MW is one of the world’s foremost experts on rosé wines. She is the author of two major reference guides, Rosé: Understanding the Pink Wine Revolution and Rosés of Southern France. I recently had the pleasure of…
Three Loire winemakers gathered in a buzzy Montréal bar on Wednesday night. The event was fashionably informal. A pop-up tasting in a cool, low-key spot dripping with tuque-clad, tattooed ambiance. Retail staff from SAQ stores across the city had…