Nicole Campbell and Krysta Oben are on a mission to make their favourite wines more accessible. The industry veterans launched their business back in 2016 with the shared goal of bringing the ...
The judge gave 44-year-old Ian Leighton seven months in jail followed by two years of probation after he pleaded guilty to twsecretly observing or recording nudity in a public place and one count of trying to obstruct justice.
The British Columbia Wine Institute (BCWI), the voice of the B.C. wine industry, is proud to announce that we have changed our name to Wine Growers British Columbia (WGBC) to better reflect the value-add agriculture, agri-food and growth opportunities of this dynamic industry.
Wine entrepreneur Jackie Fast gives this on the ground report from one of Canada's most respected and premium wine regions - the Okanagan Valley - examining how its producers have not just responded to Covid-19, but are actually coming out of the pandemic stronger than before. She talks to a number of its key producers about the steps they have taken and the innovations they have made which she believes could act as an inspiration for other wineries and wine regions around the world.
Scarcity alone will make 2020 ice wines a standout for connoisseurs-this will be the region's smallest winter harvest in two decades. Peller Estates pared its winter crop to from 25 per cent to 30 per cent of a typical yield, as did other Niagara producers.
Niagara growers reserve fewest grapes for ice wine in 20 years, but what does get made-especially Rieslings and Cabernet Francs-will be worth seeking out.
It feels good to support local businesses - including wineries - during these trying times. And it feels even better to do so while keeping your budget in check. So, read on to discover which Ontario wine styles overdeliver, with bottle recommendations for each, starting with oh-so-seasonally-appropriate bubbly.
Canada will not agree to lifting a ban on non-essential travel with the United States until the coronavirus outbreak is significantly under control around the world, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said on Tuesday.
"Every year, the winemakers in this province create outstanding wines that successfully compete on a national and international level," said Lt.-Gov. Arthur J. LeBlanc. "Over time, the wineries in Nova Scotia have advanced significantly. They can all be very proud of their wines and how they contribute to the wine and tourism industries."
Toronto hospitality company, King Street Restaurant Group (KSF Group), has recently filed for creditor protection after owing more than $34 million to creditors.