Irreverent Crushable owner challenges status quo in Canadian wine
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by Rick VanSickle
4d ago
By Lidija Biro Unconventional is too mild of a description of Laura Milnes, owner of Crushable. She epitomizes the essence of being a maverick and fits beautifully into this series of articles on local trendsetters in the wine industry. Mavericks are individuals with independent or unorthodox views; they believe in their own vision or ideas... The post Irreverent Crushable owner challenges status quo in Canadian wine appeared first on Wines In Niagara ..read more
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Last call for tax holiday on wine, renewed calls for free-flowing wine, Cuvée is back
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by Rick VanSickle
4d ago
Canadian wine The post Last call for tax holiday on wine, renewed calls for free-flowing wine, Cuvée is back appeared first on Wines In Niagara ..read more
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Shining a light on age-worthy Niagara Chardonnays from Stonebridge Vineyard
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by Rick VanSickle
4d ago
Niagara wine The post Shining a light on age-worthy Niagara Chardonnays from Stonebridge Vineyard appeared first on Wines In Niagara ..read more
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Well played, Canada, well played … plus new Two Sisters 2020 red wines in review
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by Rick VanSickle
1w ago
By Rick VanSickle That was one wild week in the world of Canadian wine, from tariffs to a ban on all booze from the U.S. and back to no tariffs resulting in a trail of confusion and outrage from coast to coast. Also in this Canadian Wine Report: New and smartly priced Gamay from MW... The post Well played, Canada, well played … plus new Two Sisters 2020 red wines in review appeared first on Wines In Niagara ..read more
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Wine on the frontline in nasty fight over Trump tariffs. Here’s how you can help.
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by Rick VanSickle
2w ago
Canada empties shelves of American wine, spirits, beer and cider The post Wine on the frontline in nasty fight over Trump tariffs. Here’s how you can help. appeared first on Wines In Niagara ..read more
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New winemaker, new wines at Kacaba, plus Southbrook’s big wine offer
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by Rick VanSickle
2w ago
By Rick VanSickle There’s a new sheriff in town at Niagara’s Kacaba Vineyard and Winery. Note, also in this Ontario Wine Report: A lovely textbook Sauvignon Blanc from New Zealand, and Southbrook Vineyards unveils chef-signed wine collection to honour Canadian culinary stars. Chris Robinson, above, took over the head winemakers’ job in June of last... The post New winemaker, new wines at Kacaba, plus Southbrook’s big wine offer appeared first on Wines In Niagara ..read more
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Historic Elgin County Skye Chase winery getting ready for big reveal this spring
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by Rick VanSickle
3w ago
By Rick VanSickle Southwestern Ontario’s oldest winery will now be its newest, with the Skye Chase Estate Winery set to open its doors to the public this spring. Also in this Ontario Wine Report: An amazing photo of thousands of birds devouring icewine grapes, plus Niagara wines released at various Vintages stores, including On Seven, Henry... The post Historic Elgin County Skye Chase winery getting ready for big reveal this spring appeared first on Wines In Niagara ..read more
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Hamilton company acquires Good Earth Food and Wine Co. in Niagara
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by Rick VanSickle
3w ago
By Wines in Niagara The Carmens Group, a Hamilton-based hospitality, food-production and development company, said today that they have acquired Beamsville’s Good Earth Food and Wine Company. The acquisition marks the company’s second expansion outside of the Greater Hamilton Area, following its November 2022 acquisition of the Arlington Hotel in Paris, Ontario.  Of the acquisition,... The post Hamilton company acquires Good Earth Food and Wine Co. in Niagara appeared first on Wines In Niagara ..read more
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The Mavericks: Bottle shop owner flies the flag for Ontario VQA wines
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by Rick VanSickle
1M ago
By Lidija Biro “Wine may be a consumable commodity, but it is also a luxury item. At the high end, let’s say $65, Niagara wine can beat same priced wines from Europe,” says Robbie Raskin, bar/bottle shop owner and recipient of 2024 VQA Promoters Award for Hospitality. Raskin is on a mission to promote local.... The post The Mavericks: Bottle shop owner flies the flag for Ontario VQA wines appeared first on Wines In Niagara ..read more
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The big leap that paid off for Niagara’s Back 10 Cellars
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by Rick VanSickle
1M ago
By Rick VanSickle Twenty-three years ago, Andrew Brooks had no idea how to drive a tractor, let alone grow grapes and make wine. Andrew (below) and his wife Christina had absolutely no experience in agriculture or viticulture when they quit their jobs at a popular restaurant in Calgary after hearing a winemaker talk passionately about... The post The big leap that paid off for Niagara’s Back 10 Cellars appeared first on Wines In Niagara ..read more
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