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June 17, 20251

Ontario approves new VQA grape varieties in support grape growers

The Ontario government is supporting grape growers and wineries by adding 24 new grape varieties to Vintners Quality Alliance (VQA) certified wine. (m

June 11, 20250

How to shop like a pro for VQA wines at LCBO stores, and our Vintages wine picks

By Rick VanSickle It can be a daunting task to keep on top of what wines are coming to LCBO Vintages stores, one of the largest retailers of booze

June 4, 20250

The King and Vic story began long ago in the vineyard, plus new VQA grapes approved

By Rick VanSickle It might be hard to believe that Niagara’s King and Victoria Winery only opened its doors is 2023 … after all, the groundwork was

June 2, 20250

A first look at grown in Washington, made in B.C. white wines

By Rick VanSickle Like many wineries in B.C. following a catastrophic winter freeze in early 2024, River Stone Estate Winery was left with zero Oka

May 28, 20253

A Niagara Riesling that made it into one of the top private cellars in Canada

By Rick VanSickle Fifteen years ago, a mysterious visit by one of Canada’s most prolific wine collectors flew into Niagara-on-the-Lake on his priva

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