The Adegas Valmiñor Winemaker Dinner took place on Thursday, November 5, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. in The Arbutus Room at the Brentwood Bay Resort (849 Verdier Ave, Brentwood Bay, BC) The event featured Spanish wines from Adegas Valmiñor, a renowned winery founded in 1997 located in the O Rosal sub-zone of DO Rías Baixas in … Read more
Sometimes the most interesting wines come from people willing to be a little unconventional.
Bourgogne Wines Go Off Script for the Final Season of The Tasting Tips! The Tasting Tips, the web series that makes Bourgogne wines easy to understand – no jargon, no fuss – is now back for its third and final season, and it is more playful than ever. The Bourgogne Wine Board is still firmly … Read more
Visa Infinite Dining Series Special Events Behind the Iron Gate: Bordeaux Super Seconds vs. Super Tuscans Step into the world of auctions, fine wine, and hidden treasures for an evening of discovery and luxury. In the world of rare and mature wines, Iron Gate has earned a reputation as Canada’s trusted source for impeccable provenance … Read more
As the holiday season rolls in, it’s time to hit pause on the chaos, grab your girls and slip into the softest loungewear, and drift into a cozy winter reset. Enter Kapua Sauvignon Blanc, the perfect companion for a light, relaxing evening. Named after the word for “cloud”, Kapua is like sipping on pure cloud … Read more
Discovering Adegas Valmiñor: A Taste of Rías Baixas This week, I explored a range of wines from Adegas Valmiñor. Founded in 1997 by Carlos Gómez Dávila, the winery is in the O Rosal sub-zone of DO Rías Baixas in Galicia, northwestern Spain. Although the region is renowned for Albariño, Valmiñor also makes wines from other … Read more
Bourgogne 2026: A Vintage for the Ages! The year 2026 will go down in the history of Bourgogne. 2026 is the earliest vintage ever recorded in Bourgogne. Harvesting began as early as 8 August in the Mâconnais for Crémant de Bourgogne, following unprecedented weather conditions (see above). Although heat and drought have reduced yields, quality looks … Read more
The château occupies one of the principal limestone sites of Saint-Émilion.
The historic Langhe area is located in southern Piedmont between the provinces of Cuneo and Asti in one of the most beautiful and captivating winemaking areas in Italy. Nebbiolo, Barbera and Dolcetto are the three most important grape varieties grown in The Lange territory. Vineyard management in The Langhe requires that producers prune vines with … Read more
Wine Club Canada subscriptions make the process of exploring wines, you can’t find in a wine shop, the smart way to get your hands on the wines you know and love. The subscription also gives you the opportunity to try highly rated wines you’ve only read or heard about but haven’t been able to find. … Read more