By Rick VanSickle The family farm is the backbone of the Ontario Wine Industry and the more families who grow grapes and make their own wine from them, the better it is for everyone. Those …

I taste a bunch-o-wine (technical term for more than most people). So each week, I share some of my wine reviews (mostly from samples) and tasting notes in a “mini-review” format. They are meant to be …

Seneca Lake with vineyard landscape. Russell has spent the last 11 years making highly-rated wines at Red Newt Cellars and Empire Estate, located on the east side of Seneca Lake. He decided that the time …

2022 Lalande de Pomerol wine buying guide. For a complete, detailed overview and analysis of the 2022 Bordeaux vintage and harvest with producer quotes… 2022 Bordeaux Vintage, Harvest Report All of the following 2022 Lalande …

2022 Pomerol wines are gorgeous. At their best, they are aromatic, opulent, concentrated, flamboyant, elegant, and most importantly, vibrant with freshness. Their unique character is due to the unusual coupling of high sugar levels meshed …

I love Riesling wines.  Riesling grapes allow the winemaker to produce wines in many styles, from bone dry, to lusciously sweet ice wine. Riesling has a rich history in Europe that spans centuries. Its origins …

The Ultimate Guide to the Best Bottled Bloody Mary Mixes: Unleash Your Brunch Game! When it comes to the perfect Bloody Mary, striking the right balance of flavors can be a daunting task. Luckily, the …

I’ve enjoyed the wines of Luigi Bosca from Argentina for many years, Malbecs in particular, but this winery is about more than Malbec wines.  In this video interview undertaken at VanWineFest 2023 with Gaston Caltabiano, …

Let’s welcome National Cheese Day happening on June 4, a celebration of one of the most beloved and diverse food items around the world. On this special day, cheese enthusiasts come together to honour the …

By Rick VanSickle The new Dobbin Estate winery on the Twenty Mile Bench is a showpiece for the region and will help raise the bar for luxury Niagara wines in the years to come. I …

Generally, I am not at all a fan of most gender-focused/themed wine experiences. I mean, yes, we certainly need to support and call attention to groups of people who have been historically underrepresented in any …