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EU, Canada See Benefits Of Free Trade In Wine And Spirits

CP | Julian Beltrame and Heather Scoffield, The Canadian Press | Posted 06.12.2013 | Canada Business

OTTAWA - The Canada-Europe trade talks may be stalled on a number of controversial topics, but in one area — wines and spirits — there's been plen...

Robust Red Wines for Meat Dishes

Natalie MacLean | Posted 04.13.2013 | Canada Living
Natalie MacLean

General wine wisdom often automatically pairs meat with red wine, and while that needn't always be the case, for the purposes of this week, it shall be. I've put together a list of eight wines that work wonderfully with whatever might be on your carnivorous menus -- and don't forget to save a glass for dessert.

Cheers! Canadians Are Drinking More Wine

CP | Lois Abraham, The Canadian Press | Posted 03.24.2013 | Canada Living

TORONTO - Wine producers will be proposing a toast to Canadian consumers: a new study shows wine consumption in this country is growing three times fa...

Great B.C. Wines Coming to an LCBO Near You

Natalie MacLean | Posted 03.24.2013 | Canada Living
Natalie MacLean

A number of spectacular wines from British Columbia are hitting LCBO store shelves this month with the January 19 Vintages Release. Here are some you'll see on the shelves.

The Ultimate Guide to Food and Wine Pairings

Natalie MacLean | Posted 03.20.2013 | Canada Living
Natalie MacLean

Dinner with wine used to be simple. With modern fusion cuisine and wines from new regions around the world, the choices -- and confusion -- are great. It helps to start with the basic principles of food and wine pairing as they still provide a basis for experimenting with new world cuisine.

Wines Of The Month

Natalie MacLean | Posted 03.14.2013 | Canada Living
Natalie MacLean

As winter sets in and holiday cocktails feel like distant memories, it can be the perfect time to investigate some of the better wine options available to Canadians. While most people tend to lean toward red wines in the winter, there's also a little something for port lovers too.

Wines Of The Week

Natalie MacLean | Posted 02.27.2013 | Canada Living
Natalie MacLean

This weekend is traditionally known as one of celebration -- even with that pesky working Monday coming along before the official parties of New Year's Eve. So what better time than now to show off some wine knowledge?

Best Italian Wine for the Holidays

Pasquale Bova | Posted 02.02.2013 | Canada Living
Pasquale Bova

There are several different wine-making regions across the globe, with new "hot" areas popping-up all the time -- even in Canada. But if numbers tell us anything, it's that we like our classics, our tried and true, our comforting favourites; and a lot of that comes from Italy. Here are some favourites from the region that you can pick up at your local liquor store.

Canadians Are Drinking More Wine: Study

CP | LuAnn LaSalle, The Canadian Press | Posted 01.25.2013 | Canada Living

MONTREAL - Canadians are increasingly reaching for a glass of Beaujolais instead of beer and they're also drinking more domestic wines, says a new stu...

Bargain Holiday Wines: Pour Like Santa, Save Like Scrooge

Natalie MacLean | Posted 01.16.2013 | Canada Living
Natalie MacLean

I pride myself in being a wine cheapskate as I don't think you should pay more for pleasure than you have to. And these days, you don't have to as you can find terrific wines in the liquor store at great prices. Here are my top five bargain bottles at the moment.

Great Fall Wines, All Under $20

Erin and Courtney Henderson | Posted 01.02.2013 | Canada Living
Erin and Courtney Henderson

Just like you take your sweaters out of storage, so should you swap out your lighter summer sippers, for more substantive winter wines. Think about the things you like to eat during these blustery, dark, Canadian evenings. Likely stews, casseroles and roasts top your list of culinary go-to's. Those easy, breezy, refreshing whites aren't going to cut it with robust meals. Here's a few of our winter time wine picks, you are welcome to make them yours.

B.C. Liquor Goes Hard On Wine Donors

CBC | Posted 12.24.2012 | Canada British Columbia

The B.C. Liquor Control and Licensing Branch is cracking down on charities that use donated wine for their fundraisers. The Belfry Theatre...

10 Go-With-Everything Wines To Serve Guests

The Huffington Post Canada | Sarah Kelsey | Posted 03.11.2013 | Canada Style

One of the most stressful elements of throwing a party -- outside of the preparation -- is trying to figure out what wine to serve guests. If you're d...

The Grapes Of Rush

Samaritanmag.com | Posted 10.02.2012 | Canada Music
Samaritanmag.com

When he's not touring the world or recording albums that continue to influence generations of younger musicians, Rush singer and bassist Geddy Lee supports a grape cause. A wine-loving philanthropist, Lee, 59, sits on the board of directors of the Grapes For Humanity Global Foundation, a charity organization founded in Canada, and expanded in 2007 with a U.S. arm that has collectively raised over $4 million through numerous wine-related fundraisers.

Four Tips on How to Stock That Wine Cellar

Erin and Courtney Henderson | Posted 09.17.2012 | Canada Living
Erin and Courtney Henderson

We just finished another cellar management project, and it's a job well done if we do say so ourselves. If you have a cellar in your home, or are thinking about starting one, there are a few things you should think about when purchasing bottles to fill it.

Throw The Perfect Party With Hosting Tips From Jamie Drummond (PHOTOS)

The Huffington Post Canada | Posted 09.06.2012 | Canada Style

Throwing together a party on the fly needn't be hard, especially come the weekend. Simply indulge (responsibly, of course) in one of these expert wine...

Cocktails And Apps To Serve Your Guests This Weekend (PHOTOS)

The Huffington Post Canada | Sarah Kelsey | Posted 09.06.2012 | Canada Style

Throwing together a party on the fly needn't be hard, especially come the weekend. Simply indulge (responsibly, of course) in one of these expert wine...

Hat Trick 'Hockey Wine' Elevates The Rink, And Pizza

CP | The Canadian Press | Posted 03.31.2012 | Canada Living

TORONTO - Tom Green has helped create the perfect wine for hockey fans.The NHL Alumni Association and Diamond Estates Wines and Spirits Ltd., launched...

Fluctuating Temperatures Means Good News For Wine Lovers

CP | Aly Thomson, The Canadian Press | Posted 03.17.2012 | Canada Style

HALIFAX - Canada's chilly winters have historically been ideal for making icewine, but some of the country's largest producers say unstable temperatur...

'Tis The Season For Sparkling

Erin and Courtney Henderson | Posted 10.31.2012 | Canada Living
Erin and Courtney Henderson

As glittering decorations, twinkling lights and snow-and-ice displays roll out for the holidays, sparkling wines also add warm, fuzzy -- and, of course, fizzy -- feelings to the season. Here is a quick pre-season primer on what's out there for all bubbly budgets.

Spooktacular Wine For Halloween

Erin and Courtney Henderson | Posted 12.28.2011 | Canada Living
Erin and Courtney Henderson

With the scariest night of the year only a few sleeps away, many people we know are looking to fete All Hallows' Eve in style. And as costume parties abound, inevitably people start asking us about the perfect pairings for Fright Night that won't scare the daylights out of their bank accounts.

Where Does Your Thanksgiving Dinner Come From?

Malcolm Jolley | Posted 12.08.2011 | Canada Living
Malcolm Jolley

This year, let's thank the women and men who actually grow or raise the food that we put on the table on Monday because I swear that it tastes better to me for having seen the soil from which it sprung.

Lynn Crawford Recipes: Local Foods And Favourite Wines

The Huffington Post Canada | Arti Patel | Posted 12.04.2011 | Canada Living

Thanksgiving is all about family gatherings and home-cooked meals. This year, why not try to incorporate a local selection of fresh vegetables, meats ...

Medoc Marathon: Wine, French Bread and... Fishnet Stockings?

Kathy Buckworth | Posted 11.20.2011 | Canada Living
Kathy Buckworth

This particular race has some additional qualities you won't find in Boston, New York, or even your local Canadian marathon. There are as many wine stations as there are water ones, French bread stuffed with foie gras, and of course the really defining part of the marathon... it's done in costume.

It's Time We Have the Freedom to Ship Alcohol Between Provinces

Peter Jaworski | Posted 11.01.2011 | Canada
Peter Jaworski

Popular radio personality and former MuchMusic VJ Terry David Mulligan experimented with civil disobedience in May of this year. His rebellion? He car...