At the base of the imposing Schlossberg (Castle) Hill within the golden heart of Alsace, Domaine Weinbach is a winery named after a small river running through its property that has built a reputation as vast as the ocean for consistently producing some of the very best wines in the region. Originally a monastery, Domaine […] The post Domaine Weinbach: Highest Praise appeared first on Advinetures.ca ..read more

Marcel Deiss must be one of the most original, fascinating, iconoclastic wineries we have ever been to. And we think they are making some of the best wines in all of Alsace. Domaine Marcel Deiss (pronounced “dice”) was started in Bergheim, Alsace in northern France in 1947 after Marcel Deiss returned home from World War II. […] The post Domaine Marcel Deiss: Bringing it all Together appeared first on Advinetures.ca ..read more

Every year on March 8, International Women’s Day (IWD) is recognized globally as a day to celebrate the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. The theme for 2023 is: “Innovation and technological change, and education in the digital age for achieving gender equality and the empowerment of all women and girls.” With so […] The post IWD: The Future (of Wine) is Female appeared first on Advinetures.ca ..read more

Stepping into the very modern tasting room at Maison Joseph Cattin, you’d likely never guess that the winery has been around for more than 300 years. But from the first sip of their Crémant d’Alsace, you’ll quickly understand that no further proof is required to convince you of their legacy as one of Alsace’s best known producers. […] The post Maison Joseph Cattin: A Sparkling Experience appeared first on Advinetures.ca ..read more

Approximately 8km from the town of Colmar along the 170km Vins d’Alsace (Alsace Wine Route) lies the town of Niedermorschwihr, a charming village that is home to a small number of wineries surrounded by a stunning tapestry of steep vineyards. There, along the main cobblestone street is where we were introduced to Domaine Justin Boxler, […] The post Domaine Justin Boxler: The Kids are Alright appeared first on Advinetures.ca ..read more

Alsace is a gem of a wine region, well-known to sommeliers and the wine cognoscenti, but not yet well appreciated by the general public. The region makes some terrific wine, has a delicious gastronomy and is a stunning region visually. Alsace resides in north-eastern France sharing a border with both Germany and Switzerland. The key […] The post The Wines of Alsace: A Primer appeared first on Advinetures.ca ..read more

Despite many people telling us that Alsace was a beautiful region to visit, it was still surprising just how impressive it is to see in person. Charming villages enveloped by steep vineyards, passionate winemakers, and world-class wines await! Our latest video AdVINEture offers a glimpse of the stunning countryside and our visits to Weinbach, Marcel Deiss, Zind-Humbrecht, […] The post Video AdVINEture: Alsace appeared first on Advinetures.ca ..read more

  In business, it’s generally understood that not adapting to changing circumstances will generally lead to a company’s demise. In the case of Okanagan Crush Pad, they face the opposite challenge in that their original model has been so successful, they’re now transitioning their business sooner than expected into a full-time winery. Haywire Winery personifies […] The post Haywire Winery: Show Time appeared first on Advinetures.ca ..read more

  When people think of Champagne, it typically evokes visions of well-known houses with historical names that represent a sense of formality and grandeur. Our recent visit there certainly provided plenty of that, but we were most intrigued by Olivier Horiot, a winemaker who is working on the very edge of the region, both literally […] The post Olivier Horiot: Uniquely Champenois appeared first on Advinetures.ca ..read more

Since its inception more than a century ago, AR Lenoble has developed into somewhat of an anomaly in the region remaining solely family-owned throughout its entire history. One of the smallest houses in Champagne, AR Lenoble’s focus is on quality over quantity producing just over 26,000 cases per year. AR Lenoble was one of the […] The post Champagne AR Lenoble: Respecting Time appeared first on Advinetures.ca ..read more