By Rick VanSickle Believe the hype about the 2016 vintage in Ontario — climatic conditions were simply perfect for those luscious reds and fuller-b
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New poll overwhelmingly supports modernization of alcohol sales in Ontario, including private stores
A new independent poll of Ontario residents shows wide-ranging support for the modernization of alcohol sales in Ontario. (more…)
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The Canadian wine industry ‘has lost a great friend’ with the passing of Lloyd Schmidt
By Rick VanSickle If you are enjoying a nice glass of Canadian Riesling right now, you just might owe a debt of a gratitude to Lloyd Schmidt. (more
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Enter the Dragan, more beer/wine for Niagara; plus the bizarre hypocrisy of LCBO’s social responsibility policy
By Rick VanSickle As Niagara continues to diversify with more and more layers of deliciousness from wine to cider to beer and spirits to a growing
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UPDATED: Why wine competitions just don’t impress me much: A winemaker’s perspective
By Brian Schmidt Some time ago I posted this statement on Twitter (or maybe it was Facebook): “When blessed with recognition or distinction one can
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