This good-value red from South Africa’s warm Swartland region has returned to the LCBO shelves after a bit of an absence and that’s good news for Rhône style wine lovers.
Have you heard the story of the discovery of Champagne? Dom Pérignon, a French Benedictine monk, finds fizzy wine in 17th-century cellar and declares, “I am tasting stars.” Unfortunately, it’s also entirely fictional.
Few things divide wine drinkers faster than certain familiar names. Mention Chardonnay, Merlot, or Pinot Grigio and you’ll hear someone comment how much they dislike that wine; they’re the wine we love to hate.
January brings resolutions that lean toward abstinence, such as dry January, but there’s a better path. Instead of giving wine up entirely, why not enjoy a few less, but higher quality bottles more mindfully?
The holidays should be about laughter and clinking glasses, not worrying if the Chardonnay is at the perfect temperature.
October ushers in the changing season. Warm days can still linger, but evenings are cool. As menus shift to heartier fare, our wine choices follow. The light whites and patio rosés of summer give way to reds and fuller-bodied whites. If one grape feels tailor-made for this season, it’s Pinot Noir. Ontario excels at it thanks to cool climate and…
Discover the essentials of BBQ wine pairing and summer BBQ wine selection. Learn how to choose crowd-pleasing wines that elevate food flavors and delight every wine and food lover.
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.