A proud South Okanagan local, Sheila grew up surrounded by vineyards and has watched the area evolve into a world-class wine destination. Her thirst for discovery took her to Ottawa for a bachelor's degree in journalism, which launched several adventures spanning Japan, Greece, Ireland, Scotland, Montreal and Vancouver.

The new VQA varieties will expand options for vinyards, especially those outside of Niagara.

Ontario is consulting on allowing so-called 'private label' alcohol products

Missing Thorn, the acclaimed Napa Valley-based non-alcoholic wine brand co-founded by award-winning winemaker Aaron Pott and innovative vintner Stephanie Honig, today announced its official launch and expanded availability across Canada, partnering with Scott Merwin and Ravenna Wine Imports. Starting this month in Ontario, the brand's full lineup of alcohol-removed wines will be available.

Genome British Columbia (Genome BC) funded researchers are using genomic techniques to explore the impacts on heat stress on grapevines and to find solutions for the industry. This is a partnership between Genome BC, the University of British Columbia's (UBC) Wine Research Centre, the Canadian Grapevine Certification Network, the BC Wine Grape Council and Andrew Peller Limited.

Corby Spirit and Wine Limited announced today that it will report its 2025 fourth quarter and year-end results after market close on Wednesday, August 20, 2025.

The analysis shows that since March 5, when Canadian provinces announced they would no longer carry U.S. spirits products on their store shelves, through the end of April, sales of U.S. spirits in Canada fell by more than 66%, and total spirits sales in Canada declined by more than 12%.

"We are thrilled to welcome Guillaume Bouchard as Cellart's new CEO," said Jonathan Primeau, Founder and President of Cellart. "As I continue to focus on the creative vision and design innovation that define our brand, Guillaume's expertise and leadership will be instrumental in elevating our worldwide curation services and client experience initiatives ."

The 37th annual event taking over Exhibition Place in downtown Toronto, July 18-20, 2025. Curtis Fielding, President of Fielding Estate Winery and a former NASCAR PINTY'S SERIES driver began racing at the age of 18 in his hometown of Minden, Ont. He is happy to bring Fielding Estate Winery's Traditional Method Sparkling Brut back to the Toronto Honda Indy Winner's Circle for the fourth consecutive year.

Sales of Ontario wines have increased by more than 60 per cent since the Liquor Control Board of Ontario (LCBO) pulled U.S. products from its shelves in March, amid the ongoing trade war.