Understanding Oak in Winemaking
Oak plays a crucial role in winemaking, imparting unique flavours and characteristics to the final product. It influences wine primarily thr
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Nov 41 min read
What is a Field Blend Wine
A field blend is a wine made from several grapes in the vineyard. These grapes are generally grown together in the same vineyard and harvest
Sep 91 min read
The Difference Between Macro, Meso, and Micro Climates
You will often hear winemakers and vineyard management teams talk about the unique climate their region, or specific vineyard benefits from.
Aug 123 min read
What is a Virtual Winery
But what exactly is a virtual winery, and how does it differ from a conventional winery? Read on to learn more, plus our view on how virtual
Jun 302 min read
What are Pet Nat Wines
What are Pet Nat Wines?
Pet Nat, short for Pétillant Naturel, is a type of sparkling wine that is made using a method called méthode ancest
Jun 202 min read
What Is Maceration in Wine
Macerating a wine refers to the process of soaking grape skins, seeds, and stems in the pressed grape juice during fermentation.
Dec 3, 20233 min read
What is Gluten Free Wine
Most wines are gluten free, and if a wine did contain gluten, it would have a 'Contains' statement to identify common allergens present
Nov 26, 20231 min read
What is Phenolic Bitterness
Phenols are compounds found in grape skins, seeds, and stems, as well as in oak barrels used for aging wine.
Oct 22, 20233 min read
How Aspect Ratio and Slope Affect the Vineyard and Grape Quality
Among the myriad factors influencing grape cultivation is the vineyard's aspect ratio and slope direction. In this article, we discuss the
Dec 2, 20221 min read
What Is Corked Wine
Wine is a delicious beverage, but it can be spoiled by cork taint. Cork taint is a chemical compound found in cork trees that can make wine
Oct 11, 20224 min read
Celebrating Female Winemakers in Canada
Last week I had the pleasure of showcasing a few of the amazing female winemakers in Canada in celebration of Women's History Month on the..
Oct 3, 20222 min read
The Chardonnay Oak Battles Are Over
Chardonnay can be a divisive grape, and I blame the 80s and the 90s for that. The 80s was a wine era where big, oaky Chardonnay was all the
Jul 6, 20223 min read
What Wine Pairs with Okra
Pairing wine with food textures. Pairing wine with okra is an excellent example of taking the basic principles of food and wine pairing and
Dec 28, 20211 min read
What Dry and Off-Dry Means in Wine Plus the Other Sugar Descriptors
The table below outlines how much residual sugar you can expect in your wine, should it be labelled as Dry, Off-dry, and so on.
Dec 6, 20213 min read
All Champagne is Sparkling, but not all Sparkling is Champagne
Here is a quick guide to sparkling wine to help you make your bubbles choices for the holidays.
Nov 2, 20214 min read
What Looking At A Wine Can Tell Us
Looking at a wine tells you quite a bit about what is in your glass; its condition, taste, sugar content, alcohol, and even age.
Aug 18, 20213 min read
Summer Reds You Need to Know: Gamay
The next series of blog posts will focus on light reds suitable for a summer house red, and we're going to kick this series off with Gamay.
Jun 12, 20211 min read
How Rosé is Made
With it being National Rosé Day, I thought it fitting to expand our rosé coverage and speak about how rosé wine is made.
May 14, 20212 min read
The Business of Rosé Wine
More and more producers are making complex rosé wines that can now arguably age and be paired with food items throughout the year.
Apr 15, 20212 min read
The Single Vineyard Impact
Single Vineyard expressions of wine are a treat and not something that all winemakers can afford to do consistently or period. Wineries will
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