This summer we suggest you choose more local wines for your table and you don’t need to stop there. Add in Canadian cheese since there’s nothing quite like a glass of Ontario wine and a little fromage to make a gathering special. Here are four foolproof Love Local Pairings.
Did you know Canada’s wines win International Awards? In the wine world, the preeminent wine periodical is Decanter magazine published in the United Kingdom. Every year, they host a prestigious international wine competition, and despite the relatively small size of Canada’s wine industry on a global scale, we were well represented. In 2024, we sent 385 wines from Ontario, British Columbia, and Nova Scotia to compete.
Last Minute Christmas Gifts for Your Wine Lover ‘Tis the season for gift ideas for the wine lover in your life—or perhaps you’re hoping Santa leaves a few bottles under the tree! Don’t forget to stock up on wines for your holiday party, too. No need to worry— Wine Journeys has fantastic suggestions to suit all your needs. This month,…
The recent sale of two of Niagara’s celebrated wineries, Featherstone and Chateau des Charmes, has caused reflection on how far the industry has come in the last four decades. Ontario has transformed from a fledgling region, which made lower quality wines from native and hybrid grapes, into a globally respected player making wines from noble Vinefera vines.
When dining in a restaurant, it’s hard to find anything that invokes more panic than the wine list. It is passed around like a live grenade with the faint hope that someone who knows something will take the risky mission of choosing the wine.
A common question from wine lovers is “aren’t legs the sign of a good wine?” The short answer is no, but they do give you useful information about the wine in your glass.