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August 6, 2025

Madrid-based Peninsula Vinicultores acquired Fontana Bodegas & Vinedos in Castile, shown here, and Bideona in Rioja Alavesa. Co-founder Andreas Kubach says Castile is an often-overlooked region for wine.

Madrid-based Peninsula Vinicultores acquired Fontana Bodegas & Vinedos in Castile, shown here, and Bideona in Rioja Alavesa. Co-founder Andreas Kubach says Castile is an often-overlooked region for wine.

Six Spanish wines to try, including a well-priced and balanced tempranillo

4 min read

August 6, 2025

Cut out shot of two diverse girlfriends cheering with martini glasses with margarita cocktails during a summer garden party.

Cut out shot of two diverse girlfriends cheering with martini glasses with margarita cocktails during a summer garden party.

Three drinks for late-summer sipping

Christopher Waters

2 min read

July 2, 2025

Group photo of Mouton Cadet's winemaking team, Jerome Aguirre, director of winemaking at Baron Philippe de Rothschild, is front row, third from left

Group photo of Mouton Cadet's winemaking team, Jerome Aguirre, director of winemaking at Baron Philippe de Rothschild, is front row, third from left

Despite challenges today in Bordeaux, this best-selling brand is plotting future success

5 min read

June 25, 2025

It's time to reach for a refreshing rosé as the summer months arrive.

It's time to reach for a refreshing rosé as the summer months arrive.

Three refreshing rosés to kickstart summer

2 min read

June 11, 2025

Eight wines to enjoy in June, from $13-$100

5 min read

May 28, 2025

Coteau Rougemont Versant Rosé 2023

Coteau Rougemont Versant Rosé 2023

Eight Canadian wines to drink now

Christopher Waters

5 min read

May 7, 2025

Lamberto Frescobaldi and Marco Balsimelli standing among their wine bottles.

Lamberto Frescobaldi and Marco Balsimelli standing among their wine bottles.

One of Italy’s finest winemakers succeeds by working with the forces of nature

5 min read

April 23, 2025

pouring different wines into the glasses arranged for the wine tasting on the counter

pouring different wines into the glasses arranged for the wine tasting on the counter

Come what May: Nine wines to kick-start grilling season

Christopher Waters

4 min read

April 2, 2025

Spring Wine

Spring Wine

Nine wines to drink in April

Christopher Waters

5 min read

April 2, 2025

A glass of white wine with grapes on a barrel

A glass of white wine with grapes on a barrel

Three Canadian white wines to discover

2 min read

March 26, 2025

Vineyard in Osoyoos wine country, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, a glass of wine and a pitcher of water on a table with a view.

Vineyard in Osoyoos wine country, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, a glass of wine and a pitcher of water on a table with a view.

Nine Canadian wines to buy now as ‘buy local’ sentiments soar

Christopher Waters

5 min read

March 26, 2025

A temporary pause on federal sales tax and sending cheques to millions of Canadians ahead of the holiday season could give a significant boost to consumer spending, an economist says. A person walks past shelves of bottles of alcohol on display at an outlet in Ottawa, Thursday, March 19, 2020. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld

A temporary pause on federal sales tax and sending cheques to millions of Canadians ahead of the holiday season could give a significant boost to consumer spending, an economist says. A person walks past shelves of bottles of alcohol on display at an outlet in Ottawa, Thursday, March 19, 2020. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld

How do you know a bottle of wine was made in Canada?

2 min read

March 19, 2025

Dageraad Brewing and portrait co-founder Ben Coli Waters on Wine | March 22, 2025

Dageraad Brewing and portrait co-founder Ben Coli Waters on Wine | March 22, 2025

Craft breweries built for local markets see opportunity to sell more to Canadians

Christopher Waters

4 min read

March 12, 2025

Sommelier Joris Gutierrez Garcia says wine touches on many of his interests, including history, geography and gastronomy.

Sommelier Joris Gutierrez Garcia says wine touches on many of his interests, including history, geography and gastronomy.

How Canada’s top sommelier prepares to compete in the world’s wine Olympics

4 min read

March 5, 2025

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Whether they aim to inspire trust or thirst, wine labels influence by design

Christopher Waters

4 min read

February 26, 2025

Woman resting with glass of red wine and book near fireplace

Woman resting with glass of red wine and book near fireplace

Seven wines that are perfect for changing seasons

Christopher Waters

5 min read

February 19, 2025

Nikka Yoichi distillery

Nikka Yoichi distillery

Father of Japanese whisky honoured with complex limited-edition blend that captures his legacy

Christopher Waters

4 min read

February 12, 2025

Nk'Mip Estate & WineMakers -- North America’s first Aboriginal owned and operated winery, Nk’Mip Cellars opened its doors in 2002 as part of a tourism destination built by the Osoyoos Indian Band to showcase their heritage and develop business opportunities that would create-long term employment and revenue for the band members and community. The winery was joined by a resort, golf course, cultural centre and campground located at the extreme southern edge of the Okanagan Valley, Nk’Mip Cellars, which was founded as a collaboration between Canadian wine company Vincor (now known as Arterra Wines Canada) and the band, has enjoyed commercial and critical success with the wines produced from grapes grown on Osoyoos Indian Band land. In June, the winery announced Justin Hall, a member of the Osoyoos Indian Band who has worked in the cellars for 18 years, would succeed Randy Picton as head winemaker.

Nk'Mip Estate & WineMakers -- North America’s first Aboriginal owned and operated winery, Nk’Mip Cellars opened its doors in 2002 as part of a tourism destination built by the Osoyoos Indian Band to showcase their heritage and develop business opportunities that would create-long term employment and revenue for the band members and community. The winery was joined by a resort, golf course, cultural centre and campground located at the extreme southern edge of the Okanagan Valley, Nk’Mip Cellars, which was founded as a collaboration between Canadian wine company Vincor (now known as Arterra Wines Canada) and the band, has enjoyed commercial and critical success with the wines produced from grapes grown on Osoyoos Indian Band land. In June, the winery announced Justin Hall, a member of the Osoyoos Indian Band who has worked in the cellars for 18 years, would succeed Randy Picton as head winemaker.

Eight Canadian red wines to drink now

Christopher Waters

5 min read

February 5, 2025

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Since joining Anthony von Mandl's collection of premium Okanagan wineries in December 2018, Road 13 has raised the reputation for its wines made from syrah and other grape varieties made popular by France's Rhône Valley.

The winery's new Select Harvest label features wines made with grapes grown on estate owned vineyards on the Golden Mile and Black Sage benches.
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Oct 7 Waters on Wine column:
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Since joining Anthony von Mandl's collection of premium Okanagan wineries in December 2018, Road 13 has raised the reputation for its wines made from syrah and other grape varieties made popular by France's Rhône Valley.

The winery's new Select Harvest label features wines made with grapes grown on estate owned vineyards on the Golden Mile and Black Sage benches.
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Seven Canadian white wines to drink instead of American chardonnay

Christopher Waters

5 min read

January 29, 2025

Closeup side view of late 20's couple choosing some red wine at local supermarket. The guy is holding on of the bottles and they're both reading the label on the back. Big selection of unrecognizable red wines in front of them.

Closeup side view of late 20's couple choosing some red wine at local supermarket. The guy is holding on of the bottles and they're both reading the label on the back. Big selection of unrecognizable red wines in front of them.

Nine wines to brighten the dark days of February

Christopher Waters

4 min read

January 22, 2025

Still life. pour or whiskey in to glass.

Still life. pour or whiskey in to glass.

Seven Scotch whiskies fit to toast the legacy of Robbie Burns

Christopher Waters

5 min read

January 14, 2025

This vintage may not be out of this world, but you’ll enjoy it throughout the year ahead

Christopher Waters

4 min read

January 8, 2025

A new report says British Columbia's wine industry is anticipating "catastrophic crop losses" of up to 99 per cent of typical grape production due to January's intense cold snap. A picker collects grapes at the Okanagan Valley's River Stone Estate Winery in Oliver, B.C., Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2016.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh

A new report says British Columbia's wine industry is anticipating "catastrophic crop losses" of up to 99 per cent of typical grape production due to January's intense cold snap. A picker collects grapes at the Okanagan Valley's River Stone Estate Winery in Oliver, B.C., Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2016.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh

A year after a devastating frost, wineries in British Columbia prepare for an uncertain future

Christopher Waters

5 min read

January 4, 2025

Many glasses of rose wine at wine tasting. Concept of rose wine and variety. White background. Top view, flat lay design. Vertical

Many glasses of rose wine at wine tasting. Concept of rose wine and variety. White background. Top view, flat lay design. Vertical

Shifting tastes: How will we drink in 2025?

Christopher Waters

4 min read

December 26, 2024

Celebration toast with champagne -- Two glasses of champagne toasting in the nigh with lights bokeh, glitter and sparks on the background

Celebration toast with champagne -- Two glasses of champagne toasting in the nigh with lights bokeh, glitter and sparks on the background

Nine drinks that add life to a party

Christopher Waters

4 min read

December 18, 2024

Stack of wine bottles in cellar

Stack of wine bottles in cellar

Nine great wines to enjoy now and inspire lasting memories later

Christopher Waters

4 min read

December 11, 2024

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Friends celebrating Christmas or New Year eve party with champagne or sparkling wine.holiday, decor, rose, cheers, year, eve, xmas, sparklers, beautiful, happy, celebrating, young, lights, woman, rich, hands, home, warm, girl, light, company, group, garland

Pop a bottle: The best sparkling wines for the holiday season

Christopher Waters

5 min read

December 4, 2024

Woman resting with glass of red wine and book near fireplace

Woman resting with glass of red wine and book near fireplace

Eight wines for your December social calendar

Christopher Waters

5 min read

November 27, 2024

Portrait of Trevor Gulliver, the man behind the influential London restaurant St. John

Portrait of Trevor Gulliver, the man behind the influential London restaurant St. John

How nose-to-tail cooking inspired a wine list that starts in the vineyard

Christopher Waters

5 min read

November 20, 2024

Champagne Pour In Glass, Grapes With Vine, Vintage Wood Background, Selective Focus

Champagne Pour In Glass, Grapes With Vine, Vintage Wood Background, Selective Focus

Ten festive wines for the holidays

Christopher Waters

4 min read

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