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April 21, 20210

Canadian wine industry applauds $101 M in assistance from federal government

The Canadian wine industry is applauding the federal government for listening to their pleas and providing $101 million of financial assistance in the

April 20, 20210

Here they come! Ravine’s first 2020 white wines ready to rock the world

By Rick VanSickle During another lull in the endless COVID lockdowns we have all faced for over a year, I was able to sit down with the passionate an

April 16, 20211

Everything’s coming up Rosie at West Avenue Cider (and other reviews)

By Rick VanSickle Coming from a successful career as an executive chef has served West Avenue Cider’s Chris Haworth extremely well. (more…)

April 15, 20215

Veteran Niagara winemaker Sheppard easing into retirement after 40 years of making wine

By Rick VanSickle Veteran winemaker David Sheppard didn’t start his 40-year winemaking career in Niagara, but he certainly left his mark here. (more&

April 13, 20210

Open Local Wine day blows up the internet, plus: New wines from Leaning Post, Trail and Vintages releases

By Rick VanSickle Wow, just wow! If you were anywhere near your social media feeds on Saturday, you were party to an avalanche of local wines being s