Golfer Mike Weir and broadcaster Bob McCown, two of the best-known names in Canadian sports, are in a court battle over Mike Weir Wine Inc., a failed winery. Mr. McCown, who hosts the afternoon drive-time radio show Prime Time Sports in Toronto, owns the winery - and the winery owes Mr. Weir $2.2-million. According to court documents, the winery also owes $4.3-million to Royal Bank of Canada.

Vineyards in Kelowna were hoping to harvest the Canadian classic in December, when some South Okanagan wineries began harvesting, however temperatures have not dropped to the required -8 C.

Minister Lawrence MacAulay of Canada and Secretary Victor Villalobos Arambula of Mexico will join U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue for the forum's keynote address on February 21. The plenary session will mark the first time the three ministers have spoken jointly at a public forum since the signing of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) in November 2018.

Event tickets are valid all four days of the event, which takes place 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays and noon to 5 p.m. Sundays. The self-guided wine pairings begin at the first location of your choice where each guest will receive their tasting ticket and a keepsake wine glass. Each ticket includes three tastes of wine and the sample pairing at each participating winery along the wine trail.

January 24, 2019 - Quini® today announced QUINI DATA™, the industry's first self-serve consumer sensory and attitude data, and analytics wine intelligence solution for wineries and wine retailers.

What I love about the best Cabernet Franc wines from Canada's Niagara region is how lush and dry they taste straight out of the bottle. These single-grape wines also have a complexity and finesse which makes them an absolute pleasure to drink now or over the next several years.

One of the world's most unique wines is eiswein from Germany; produced from frozen grapes, it is a rare and exotic treat. While eisewein can be made from a few different varieties, it is most famously produced from Riesling, and versions from the most renowned vineyards by the most celebrated producers cost upwards of $150 per half bottle on retail shelves in America.

Researcher discovers the 'two solitudes' among Canada's sommeliers, vintners and journalists

The '16 is the first single varietal Malbec made at Corcelettes and it's released under the Micro Lot Series.

A recent study, published in the Journal of Wine Research, revealed a group of Montreal wine experts experienced the same wines differently than experts in British Columbia. The same seven wines were served to both groups, but the Montreal tasters were more inclined than their Okanagan counterparts to describe the wines as vegetal, acidic, and smelling of oak and spices.

Montreal panel reflected 'European mindset,' while Okanagan experts trained 'to favour fruit-forward wines'

A new study suggests it's the origins of the wine expert - not just the wine - that can impact perceptions of wine quality. Researchers at Concordia University say they noted striking differences when they examined the opinions of wine experts from British Columbia's Okanagan Valley and those from Montreal.

A new study suggests it's the origins of the wine expert - not just the wine - that can impact perceptions of wine quality

Sass Jordan, whose hits include "Tell Somebody" and "Make You a Believer," has launched her own brand of red and white wine through Vineland Estates. They hit the shelves Jan. 1.

Many Canadians are aware that probiotics, "good bacteria" found in a variety of foods and natural health supplements, are an important part of a healthy lifestyle, but a recent survey conducted by Progressive Nutritional has revealed that consumers are confused about where probiotics come from, what their benefits are, and the amount they need to consume for optimal health.

When it comes to wine experts, some are more alike than others. Concordia researcher Bianca Grohmann found that geographic location is a factor affecting how Canadian wine experts rate quality, as well as some of wine's sensory attributes - things like balance and acidity.

Cannabis corporations in Canada are ramping up their drive to hire executives from the alcohol, tobacco and consumer packaged goods (CPG) sectors to help steer aggressive growth strategies

This cold climate-loving, easy-drinking red wine grape is spreading beyond its original German and Austrian home to the United States, Australia and Canada.

The Vancouver International Wine Festival celebrates its 41st year starting Feb. 23 as it offers the chance to taste more than 700 wines spanning 16 countries.

The Cool Climate Oenology and Viticulture Institute (CCOVI) Lecture Series is back for its 12th year, giving people from around the world access to Brock University's leading grape and wine research