The first figures for the 2025 harvest in Italy have been released by the three official Italian bodies: Assoenologi, Unione Italiana Vini, and the Istituto di Servizi per il Mercato Agricolo Alimentare. Although the harvest is still underway, these estimates
Alfred le Fermier is a mountain-style cheese made from raw, organic milk by Fromagerie la Station in Compton, Quebec. The large farm has been in the Bolduc family for four generations, dating back to 1928. They have 600 acres of land, and 400 of that
"The older I get, the better I was." I never would have thought that a roadside sign would prompt me to reflect on my life and career, or help reveal profound truths about what truly matters. For those who don't know me, I've spent over 40 glorious years
Sparkling wine has never shone brighter. Around the world, producers are redefining the concept of quality bubbles beyond Champagne. While Champagne remains the benchmark, global demand and rising prices have opened the door for new regions to develop
British Columbia's system of wine regions based on geographical indications was launched in 2018 with the creation of nine Geographic Indications (GIs) and one sub-GI. GIs are similar to the appellation systems used in other wine-producing regions. Each
Merlot doesn’t always get the spotlight it deserves. For years, it’s been overshadowed by other reds: the so-called king of grapes, cabernet sauvignon; the elegant pinot noir; or trendier picks like gamay and cabernet franc. Merlot is often
I think it's going to be an interesting winter season at les amis. With winter comes the season of raclette and fondue, as well as the craziness of the busy Christmas months. It's a hectic time here with pallets of cheese arriving almost faster than we
After visiting numerous wineries over the past two weeks, we've started to get a feel for the 2025 vintage in the Okanagan and Similkameen. It's far too early to make any bold proclamations or conclusions, though that won't stop others. There's still
British Columbia wine regions are currently divided into nine Geographical Indications similar to appellations used in other wine-producing countries. These G.I.s are determined by analyzing similar soils, climate, annual weather, etc.. The Okanagan Valley
During the 2025 WineAlign National Wine Awards of Canada, the 24 judges took the time to taste through more than 80 so-called replacement wines made by BC wineries using imported grapes. The wines were considered in isolation – they did not receive
This week, we take a look back at Allison's personal favourite, especially in the summer, when it works so well with fresh, hand-picked tomatoes. Cheese Name: Mozzarella di Bufala Origin: Campania, Italy, originally, although other versions are
The title of this year’s Best Performing Small Winery went to Laughing Stock Vineyards, with standout results: two Platinum, three Gold, one Silver, and two Bronze medals. Perched on the coveted Naramata Bench, Laughing Stock was founded in 2003
The Okanagan hilltop winery with the stunning vistas has returned to the top of the heap once again at the 2025 WineAlign National Wine Awards of Canada. It first happened when Mission Hill Family Estate took Winery of the Year honours at the
It's prime time to think pink and drink pink season. Just as pink is the halfway hue between white and red on the colour spectrum, drinking pink offers up the best of both in the wine world. You get the freshness and acidity of white wines, plus the structure,
After posting 20 consecutive years of growth, the sparkling wine category took a step back in 2023 and 2024 in the US and Canada. However, at least north of the border, it can hardly be considered bad news, given that sales were up more than 25 per cent
It's almost British Columbia Day, so I thought it would be a good time to talk about some of our favourite local cheeses and cheese makers. Our cheese industry isn't as old as in some other areas of Canada, but there are still some terrific cheesemakers
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