On my mini-trip to Niagara last week I got to try a few very nice Rieslings that served to remind me just how well this grape variety does in Niagara….
Stunning new releases from Domaine Queylus, Niagara, Canada
I’ve written about the wines of Domaine Queylus before. This winery, headed up by Thomas Bachelder, is making some of the most distinctive wines in the Niagara wine region. I…
Exploring the wines of Ontario, Canada
Yesterday I took part in a session for LCBO (Liquor Control Board of Ontario) product consultants, focusing on Ontario wines. This was held in Niagara-on-the-Lake, in the vineyards (we started…
Video: the 2017 i4C in Niagara, Canada, celebrating Chardonnay in style
A short film from this year’s International Cool Climate Chardonnay Celebration, in Niagara, Canada. See www.coolchardonnay.org.
i4C – more interesting Chardonnays from Canada and beyond
Here are some more notes on Chardonnays tasted at the International Cool Climate Chardonnay Symposium (i4C). Many are from Ontario, but there are also wines from other parts of Canada,…
i4C cool climate Chardonnay conference, some highlights
If you are going to have a conference on a single white grape variety, from a drinking point of view, Chardonnay is probably the best choice. Over the weekend at…
i4C school of cool part 2, winemaking and Chardonnay
Earlier I reported on session 1 of School of Cool, part of the 2017 international cool climate Chardonnay celebration here in Niagara, Canada. Session 2 delved into winemaking decisions with…
Eating and drinking well in Halifax, Nova Scotia
Just on my way out of Halifax, so I thought I’d report back on some of the eating and drinking options, most of which I visited more than once. It…
A night at Benjamin Bridge, Nova Scotia
The judging team from the National Wine Awards of Canada were hosted at Nova Scotian winery Benjamin Bridge last night. It was the best of maritime hospitality. Owner Gerry McConnell…