Summertime and the Living Ain't Easy.

By: Anthony Gismondi

The Week In Review

In a year filled with challenges for wine drinkers, summer offers a reprieve.

White wines have gained popularity, and rosés are now of higher quality than ever before. On Canada Day, domestic wineries aspire to earn the privilege of selling their wine nationwide. However, the 'Taco' tariffs continue to impact wine supply and demand globally, leading to increased prices and potentially reduced consumption if not addressed. The debate around alcohol's health effects persists, with various claims and data adding complexity to the discussion. A brief break with a glass of wine may be appreciated by many. For those on a budget, our search tool can help find quality wines at suitable prices. Additionally, subscribing to our free monthly newsletter will provide wine recommendations worth considering.

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Anthony Gismondi

Anthony Gismondi is a Canadian wine journalist and one of North America's most influential voices in wine. For over 37 years, he has been the wine columnist for The Vancouver Sun. The twice-weekly column is distributed across Canada through the Postmedia Network to millions of readers. He is also the host of the BC Food & Wine Radio Show, which is broadcast in 25 markets across B.C. and available globally as a podcast on all the major platforms. He launched Gismondionwine.com in 1997, which now attracts more than one million monthly users from 114 countries. It remains a valuable resource, offering tasting notes, insightful wine stories, and videos for the trade and consumers. His extensive collection of videos featuring wine personalities is available on the Gismondi on Wine YouTube Channel.