Sicily, the largest Mediterranean island, has been producing wine for 3,000 years, with vinous influence from the Greeks, Phoenicians, Arabs, and Italians. Known in ancient times as Sicania and Trinacria for its triangular shape, it's instantly identifiable
A key part of the Sicily story is its indigenous varieties, many of which are distinct to the island. Red Varieties Nero d’Avola The heat-seeking Nero d’Avola thrives across Sicily, and is the island’s most planted red variety.
Grana Padano is made in the Po River Valley in Northern Italy. Raw cow's milk is used without being pasteurized and is partially skimmed before the cheese is made. The milk is heated in copper kettles during production, and as with most cheeses, there
The red wines of 2022 will determine their fate over the next few weeks as the harvest progresses. One thing is for sure the weather in September and October is something growers dream of and rarely, if ever, experience, so we are expecting the harvest,
British Columbia pinot noir continues to amaze us with the speed with which it is maturing and turning into a serious sector of the B.C. wine market. The latest statistics place pinot noir as the second most planted red grape by acres in the province,e
Dogs and babies are one way to characterize a welcomed merger, which is happening at Howling Bluff. Luke and Jennifer Smith, after much family consultation, have chosen to partner with Blair and Faith Gillingham, a nearby Naramata Bench family, to
France's Loire Valley has always been known for beautiful goat cheeses. There are a multitude of shapes and styles made and cheesemakers from all over the globe pay tribute to those traditional cheeses by making their own versions. One thing you will
At first, Westholme Tea Company may seem like an unusual subject for an online wine magazine, but serious wine drinkers will recognize the lexicon of the serious tea purveyor and their attention to soil, aspect, elevation, fermentation and harvest
Although harvest is a little late this year here in BC, Thanksgiving is right on time. Here are ten Canadian wines to pair with your dinner, whatever happens to find its way to the table. The key to unlocking the perfect pairing for Thanksgiving is to
Project' B.' is a David and Goliath collaboration involving south Okanagan wine grower Michael Bartier, co-owner of Bartier Bros., and acclaimed English négociant/winemaking force, Boutinot Wines. The Boutinot story is nearly 50 years old.
When we last visited Quails' Gate in the summer of 2021, one of B.C's original modern-day pioneers, the Stewart family management team was planning an orderly hand off to the third generation. The team identified innovation as essential to its survival
The interview below was taken from an hour-long BC Food & Wine Radio show hosted by Anthony Gismondi and recorded while on location at Corcelettes Estate Winery in the Similkameen Valley. It features Charlie Baessler, Corcelettes' General Manager,
The final results from the National Wine Awards of Canada are in, and British Columbia wineries excelled in 2022. As the summer closes, we look at the top 10 B.C. wineries that entered a minimum of five wines, not including Icewine, and made the coveted
On the first morning of judging at the 2022 National Wine Awards Canada (NWAC), my panel tasted two Chardonnay flights and awarded gold medal scores in both cases. It's indicative of the strength of the category, proven by an outstanding four Platinum
Gismondi on Wine is Western Canada's leading source of industry news, wine tasting notes and stories. When Anthony Gismondi decided to share his tasting notes online in 1997, his website instantly became a resource for industry professionals and wine
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