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March 19, 20210

Que Syrah, Syrah, Syrah! A trio from B.C.’s Rust Wine Co. shows diversity of terroir

By Rick VanSickle It’s no secret that Syrah is a superstar in the Okanagan Valley, and a recent tasting of three of them side-by-side, all from separ

March 17, 20210

Calling all wine lovers and local wineries: #OpenLocalWine day is April 10

By Rick VanSickle When the founders of #openlocalwine day launched the debut event last spring in the midst of a pandemic, local wineries were experie

March 15, 20210

The man behind many of today’s brewers in Ontario and beyond (plus Niagara College beers in review)

By Stephen Beaumont It would be the height of absurdity at this point to presume to introduce Wines in Niagara readers to the Brewmaster and Brewery

March 10, 20210

A Napa Valley Cab that’s shockingly good, relatively affordable and coming to Vintages

By Rick VanSickle Long ago I gave up chasing trophy Cabernet Sauvignons from the Golden State — price, rarity and patience all playing a role in that

March 5, 20210

Code Red means Niagara is back in business, plus Ontario wine news and reviews

By Rick VanSickle Moving into the red control level of the Ontario Covid-19 response framework in Niagara has sent a shot of adrenaline throughout th