Winemaking in the Okanagan Valley has blossomed in recent years, and the region's vintners have been taking advantage of the area's many favorable characteristics.

The Daily Meal visits the Mission Hill Family Estate Winery to see Okanagan Valley's innovative winemaking

Designations are sought-after because they give wines a brand, tells consumers where the grapes were grown and what kind of distinct, unique flavour to expect.

The great thing about the wines from Gehringer Brothers Estate Winery is the fact that not only are all in the extensive portfolio very good, they're priced most reasonably. This isn't all that common with B.C. wines, especially those from smaller wineries.

Two experts linked to Brock University's Cool Climate Oneology and Viticulture Institute say this year's grape crops in the Niagara area are looking superb. And if weather conditions hold, this year could match the stellar harvest of 2010, thought to be possibly the best ever Ontario harvest.

For the past two decades or more, Hillebrand Winery has lived a double life. The Niagara-on-the-Lake estate was home to wines made under the Hillebrand label as well as those produced and bottled under the Trius brand.

As B.C.'s industry continues to mature, more winemakers are exploring different paths, often with varietals and blends that, while perhaps not that common here, are indeed well-proven in other parts of the wine world.

If there were a wine Olympics, our offerings would bring home medals

West Coast families hope acquisition of Sonoma vineyard to be first of many

The first year of the BC Sustainable Winegrowing Program is complete, and the progress report is impressive with seven Okanagan vineyards and wineries already on board.

The first year of the BC Sustainable Winegrowing Program is complete, and the progress report is impressive with seven Okanagan vineyards and wineries already on board.

The Little Grape That Could is a small Toronto wine company with a big heart.

They own neither land nor vines, but these vintners prove pedigree is not tied to property

Toronto's best wine bars reflect the city's diversity. While some specialize in the wines of a specific country or region, others offer the great wines grown right here in Ontario.

They own neither land nor vines, but these vintners prove pedigree is not tied to property

Canadians who buy wine in New York and other U.S. states face high taxes when they cross the border, and U.S. Rep. Bill Owens, D-Plattsburgh, wants to fix that.

We were quite surprised to read claims in the Aug. 2 article suggesting the LCBO is not supporting small Ontario wineries. This is simply not the case

The opposition party wants Ontario to allow the sales of beer and wine in convenience stores, but Premier Dalton McGuinty is rejecting the idea.

The Conservatives called on the Liberal government Wednesday to halt a planned expansion of Liquor Control Board of Ontario outlets and let convenience stores start selling beer and wine, ideas Premier Dalton McGuinty flatly rejected.

The opposition party wants Ontario to allow the sales of beer and wine in convenience stores, but Premier Dalton McGuinty is rejecting the idea.