Rick VanSickle, Author at Wines In Niagara

January 17, 20220

The big push to make Canadian icewine cool again

By Rick VanSickle Canada did not discover icewine, but it has most certainly become known as the world’s benchmark for this sweet and exotic treat. (

January 12, 20220

A new year brings new hope in the B.C. wine industry

By Rick VanSickle No one is happier to see the year 2021 in the rear-view mirror than winemakers in British Columbia. (more…)

January 10, 20220

Winemaker’s long-held dream comes true with the release of Mason Vineyard wines

By Rick VanSickle You would think making wine at multiple Niagara wineries would be enough for one person, but, no, you would be wrong. Dead wrong. (

January 5, 20221

A roundup of Niagara wines, our picks from Vintages and news

By Rick VanSickle In this Niagara Wine Report from year-end tastings, we visit Two Sisters and Vineland Estates plus taste new wines from Malivoire, H

January 3, 20220

It’s all red, white and orange at Southbrook Vineyards in Niagara

By Rick VanSickle The year 2021 ended (for me) with a flurry of tastings either in person or otherwise as if winemakers were predicting another painfu