Christmas Special on The Wine Route
La Route des vins Blog
by Stéphanie Dupuy
4M ago
After two successful years, the Holiday Special is back on The Wine Route for a 3rd edition! On December 2 and 3, from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., celebrations and a warm atmosphere will once again fill our vineyards with about a dozen of them opening their doors for this very special event! The wonderfully decorated vineyards will be offering a range of special activities. Guided winter tours, food and wine pairings, gourmet treats, mulled wine, hosted tastings, cocktails, outdoor fireplaces, artisan fairs, gift baskets … the weekend’s program promises to be as varied as it will be festive! The ..read more
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A Winter Getaway on the Brome-Missisquoi Wine Route
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by Stéphanie Chicoine
2y ago
Québec is becoming increasingly renowned for the quality of its wines, which have received countless national and international awards. Frontenac blanc, gris and noir, Seyval, Vidal, Marquette or Maréchal Foch are some of the hybrid grape varieties often selected for being able to withstand our frigid climate. In fact, winter is the perfect season for visiting the Route des vins vineyards to talk with the winemakers about the challenges of viniculture in Québec. It’s also the ideal time to discover the different aromatic profiles our vines offer. Grab your tuques, scarves and coats and follow ..read more
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5 Québec Dish and Wine Pairings for the Holidays
La Route des vins Blog
by Elizabeth Ryan et Steven Fortin de Sommelier Nordiq
2y ago
What if this year, for the Holidays, we all challenged ourselves to celebrate the region’s artisans, as much on our plates as in our glasses? After all, what greater joy could there be than to introduce your near and dear ones to quality local products made with love and care? Do we need to be reminded of how lucky we are here in Québec with so many bottles and products that are sure to totally delight our senses! In fact, the Brome-Missisquoi Route des vins which is overflowing with amazing gourmet treasures to discover. To inspire you, and allow you to take on the local purchasing challenge ..read more
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5 Québec Wines to Offer for the Holidays
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by Elizabeth Ryan et Steven Fortin de Sommelier Nordiq
2y ago
Any bottle produced by a Route des vins de Brome-Missisquoi vineyard will make an excellent gift! This being said, if you’re looking for the perfect wine for a special occasion or if you’re hoping to stir up some excitement with your loved one, it will be worth your while to do a little research. To make things easier, we’ve enjoyed putting together this gift list of bottles that have everything you need to impress THE person you want to pamper. And here’s the good news: Next December 4 and 5, during the Holiday Special event, you’ll be able to purchase all these cuvées directly by visiti ..read more
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A GOURMET ROAD TRIP ON THE WINE ROUTE
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by Stéphanie Chicoine
2y ago
The region of Brome-Missisquoi can be proud of being a true gold mine when it comes to its many producers and artisans who share their passion along with their amazing products. How about enhancing your next outing on our Route des vins by making a few gourmet stops? FUMOIRS GOSSELIN SMOKEHOUSES From its roots firmly set in the town of Frelighsburg, the Gosselin Smokehouses’ family-owned business has developed a very unique recipe: hot maple wood smoked salmon. Their company’s rapid growth has encouraged these young entrepreneurs to open a boutique in Cowansville, Provisions Gosselin, where y ..read more
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6 Local Wines to Offer or to Discover during the Holidays
La Route des vins Blog
by Marianne Primeau, Événements Faire-Valoir
2y ago
Kristine Mansuy, sommelier and owner of the enterprise kiki.co, truly loves our locally produced wines and is giving us a present in advance by listing her beverage suggestions for a successful festive selection!   A White Wine for Amateurs of Red? Évolution Blanc 2019 Producer: Vignoble de La Bauge Town: Brigham Price: $20.25 To pair with oven baked canapés, artichoke and vegetable dips, homemade humus and country pâtés. A blend of Frontenac gris, Frontenac Blanc and Vidal, this dry white wine surprises with its intense tropical fruit, peach, pear and pineapple aromas. Slightly smoked an ..read more
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A Personal Favourite: The Artisan Winemakers of the 158 L’Ardennais Vineyard
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by Isabelle Bouchard
2y ago
As you head out to discover the magnificent routes of Missisquoi, where rows of grapevines create a sublime landscape, I strongly suggest you make a stop at the Vignoble l’Ardennais vineyard. Stéphanie and Pier are the passionate owners who really put their heart into their work. In the past, they would travel across the region on their bikes and dream of one day buying some land here. The family enterprise started in 2016. Coming from the demanding restaurant business, they brilliantly took on the challenge to reconcile work and family life as they developed this jewel of a vineyard. They co ..read more
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4 reasons to fall under the spell of Quebec rose wines
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by Elizabeth Ryan et Steven Fortin de Sommelier Nordiq
2y ago
The arrival of spring rhymes with the return of rosé wines on the shelves of our Quebec stores! The timing couldn’t be better since most of the vineyards in the Brome-Missisquoi region make truly excellent rosés. So why not challenge ourselves to rediscover them? After all, there are countless reasons for opening a bottle of one of our amazing local rosés!   A Thirst-Quenching Refreshing Wine Rosé wine is made with the same grapes used to produce red wine. To obtain its pink hues, winemakers might use a technique called direct pressing, which means they’ll collect the juice produced by pr ..read more
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