WINE REGIONS

With over 5,500 hectares of vineyards, the Niagara Peninsula is the largest and oldest wine region in Canada. Located in Southern Ontario, it is bounded by Lake Ontario to the north, the Niagara River to the east, the Welland River to the south and the city of Hamilton to the west.  The local wine...

Côtes du Rhône wines have long been appreciated in Quebec. On the occasion of the SAQ’s 100th anniversary, the region’s producers wanted to show their attachment to Quebec. And the Quebecers are grateful. Many of them appreciate this French appellation that produces light, fruity and affordable red wines, as well as more tannic, long-aging...

Port is certainly one of the most famous wines in the world. Nevertheless, the diversity of Port wines is much less known and most of the wine lovers do not necessarily know the different categories and styles of Port wines and their characteristics. The purpose of my article is not only to introduce you...

With over 280 vineyards, 10 wine regions and seven American Viticultural Areas, Virginia has become a state that is increasingly recognized for the quality of its wines. After California, Oregon, Washington, New York and Texas, it is the 6th largest wine producing region in the United States by volume. Unfortunately, wine production remains on...

Chardonnay is with no doubt one of the best known and most planted grape varieties in the world. If Burgundy remains for the great majority of Chardonnay lovers THE reference, Chablis holds a place of choice with its unique wines characterized by a purity, a freshness and a minerality out of the common. The...

When we think of Prosecco, the famous Italian sparkling wine, we often forget that there is not one, but many Proseccos. To be sure you’re getting your hands on a quality prosecco, look carefully at the label and choose a wine with a designation (D.O.C. for Denomination of Controlled Origin or D.O.C.G. for Denomination...