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Bubbles from the New World

Sparkling wine is an incredible and splendid kind of drink. Not only is it delicious, and versatile for food pairings, it transcends being a wine

Now that’s fortification

There’s so much to know about wine that it’s understandable that we tend to limit our awareness to what we know we like. However, these

You’ve come a long way, Canada. Cheers!

Canada has come a long way since the early 1800s when Johann Schiller, a retired German mercenary from the Rhine, settled near Toronto and developed

New Zealand rescues a storied grape

Over the last 40 years, New Zealand has done something amazing in the world of wine. It has redefined a grape varietal and, along the

Moving wine’s spotlight around

Many countries and cultures have developed successful wine industries. Some are very old and others are quite new, and many of them make wildly different

Venerable Viognier

A dog-eared book, an old sweater, or, even a glass of wine poured more out of habit than pleasure are all familiar things. Unfortunately, while

Off program: A summer ode to hops

Beer is the world’s most consumed alcoholic beverage. It is so prevalent and has such deep historical roots that it’s actually intertwined with the identities

Warning: This column contains sulphites

We often romanticize wine. We think of it as a product made when humans gently coax nature into making drinkable art. While true, that image

Wines to warm you

This time of year, it’s all about thick sweaters and good boots. The cold makes us search out warm company and hearty food. And we