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There's enough to think about during the holiday season. Scheduling, shopping, decorating, decoding, gifting, gathering, friends, family, feasting... As the clock counts down to Christmas Day, let us take away one thing to think about: wine for the holiday
For all who have asked, here is a quick list of holiday picks in one space. Top 10: Holiday Party Wines - For anyone planning a large party this holiday season, especially if you are hoping to save a few bucks on the wine and not give in on quality. Top
Though we happily drink Port wine year round, Port and winter make a perfect match. It's chilly and dark outside, so seek comfort and warmth from the inside. Warming, rich and complexed, Port is an ideal wine for taking by the fireplace, preferably with
Yes, we drink Champagne year-round at GOW, but it feels like the fizz flows much more freely during the festive season. Celebrations just go better with bubble, and while there is a sea to choose from outside of Champagne, there is no denying that
Garnet Valley is 320-acres of magic uncovered by the Okanagan Crush Pad team, who have been chasing the dream of making wine that shouts the Okanagan for years. Ten minutes north of Summerland, British Columbia, off a non-descript dirt road, on a hillside
There's no shortage of wine gifts out there. But what do wine people actually want? I have a drawer full of useless stoppers, openers, aerators, glassware, thermometers, pens, cloths and other gimmicky paraphenalia. Yes, it's the thought that counts (thank
[Ottawa, ON] Five small BC wineries, intervening on behalf of a coalition of more than 100 BC wineries, had their day in court on Thursday, December 7, during a rare two-day hearing at the Supreme Court of Canada. The wineries were represented by Coulson
It’s true that Champagne is the gold standard for all wines that sparkle. Tradition, time, tenure, terroir: Champagne reigns supreme. But it’s no longer necessary to fill your flute with gold, and pay that price, to enjoy a spectacular sparkling
Though the cooler weather conjures up thoughts of warming with a glass, or few, of red wine, white wines are equally welcome. In fact, many flavours of the season - like cream, cheeses, cloves, cinnamon, chestnuts, winter squash, pear - are suited to
Breaking News: Naramata-based Laughing Stock Vineyards cashes out at the top of the market selling to Arterra Wines Canada. It’s the fourth winery sold to an Ontario company this year and joins a large group of wineries and wine enterprises owned
Montreal, November 28, 2017 – Canadians are unequivocal: 89% think they should be allowed to bring any legally purchased product from one province to another, according to an Ipsos poll commissioned by the MEI, the Canadian Constitution Foundation
Hillside made a brilliant tactical decision to focus on Naramata fruit about seven or eight years ago, long before anyone in the Okanagan was seriously talking about sub-regions. Winemaker Kathy Malone proposed the idea after experiencing the commonality
Very sad news today about the death of Karl Kaiser, a founding father of Icewine. Our thoughts go out to his family. Remembering a Canadian Wine Icon Here at Arterra Wines Canada, we are deeply saddened by the news of the recent passing of Karl
Of course, it's the thought that counts. When it comes to wine, however, a little thinking goes a long way. Here'a a handy guide to help you become a wine pairing (to people) expert this holiday season. For the locavore : They eat local, shop