Spain captures sunshine in a glass, and in the case of whites, reflects it back via bright, fruity wines. Though predominantly a red-wine country, Spanish white wines offer intriguging flavours (exotic peach, herbal stone fruits, pithy spicing) and amazing
What, another list? It's true, though we review wines for a living and taste everyday of the year so the passing of one year to the next is a perfect time for reflection. This year Treve and I decided to each select our twenty-five most memorable wines,
We all know them – we’ve even been one ourselves. That person, come January, who swears off alcohol in a New Year, fresh start, liver cleansing, clean living kick. Yes – post-holiday restraint and moderation is a smart and healthy move.
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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
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