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The wines of Niagara’s 2027 Cellars: Inside the virtual reality of Kevin Panagapka’s ‘precious’ barrel room

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“We wants it, we needs it. Must have the precious.”

You say Shiraz, he says Syrah; the thrilling wines from Five Rows Craft Wine in Niagara

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It’s largely ceremonial, of course, but Wes Lowrey makes the point brilliantly as he pulls out a pen and deftly scratches out the word “Shiraz” and scribbles beside it “Syrah.”

Bring on summer! Niagara wine releases from Chateau des Charmes, Coyote’s Run and the Good Earth

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It’s nearly summer and the wineries of Niagara are pumping out the new releases at a feverish pace.

Spring in Niagara: Chard Day in Niagara plus New Vintage, Oysterfest and Surf & Turf War coming up

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By Mike Lowe Thus far, springtime in Niagara has meant no shortage of interesting events designed to lure the foodie and cork-dork in us all. The Niagara Food & Wine Expo kicked things off in April followed by Wine and Herb weekends in May, hosted by Wineries of Niagara-on-the-Lake,...

Summer’s new natural treat, the apple cider revolution in Ontario

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Oh, the signs were there all along: The extravagant apple cider-themed dinners at his tony restaurant on the waterfront in Burlington, Ontario. The British heritage and the fact that he was raised on the myriad ciders offered in the pubs of London. And his name on Twitter, of course:...